Urban Sketchers Canada is based in Montreal and unites urban artists from across the country. We foster creative expression in the heart of our cities, celebrating the textures, architecture, and rhythms that make each place unique.
To inspire, connect, and showcase Canadian artists who transform everyday urban life into vibrant sketches and artwork.
Beginners and professionals alike are welcomed to share and learn together.
Documenting the spirit of Canadian streets, buildings, and public spaces through art.
Join in-person and virtual sketch sessions in cities from Vancouver to Halifax.
Explore our showcase of urban sketches, digital drawings, and street art inspired by cityscapes, architecture, and public spaces. Submit your own art for a chance to be featured in our online gallery.
Iconic sketches from Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and more.
Capturing the flow of urban life: subways, trams, and bustling streets.
Street-side sketches of urban cafés, patios, and creative gathering spots.
Ready to be featured? Contact us with your latest urban sketch and your story.
Participate in regular sketching events, workshops, and art walks across Canadian cities. Our events range from group sketch-outs and themed drawing sessions to online webinars and collaborative art projects.
Meet fellow artists for outdoor or indoor group sketching sessions.
Learn new techniques with live virtual tutorials and Q&A with instructors.
Attend exhibitions and art shows featuring the best urban sketches nationwide.
See our calendar for upcoming workshops, sketch-outs, and shows in your area.
Improve your sketching with tutorials and advice on materials, perspective, line work, and color. Learn from established Canadian artists and share your own techniques with the community.
Discover the best sketchbooks, pens, and digital tools for urban art.
Master urban perspective and composition with step-by-step guides.
Experiment with color palettes, shadows, and expressive sketch styles.
Contribute your favourite materials, shortcuts, or drawing exercises to help others grow.
Connect with urban sketchers from across Canada. Join our online forums, collaborate on group projects, and get inspired by featured artist spotlights and interviews.
Discover new artists and read interviews about their creative journeys.
Share questions, post sketches, and get advice from the community.
Participate in themed challenges and group art projects across Canada.
Subscribe to our newsletter or join us on social media for creative updates and opportunities.
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