Learn to capture the world around you in ink & watercolour
A step-by-step course for absolute beginners – no art experience, no fancy setup, no prior knowledge required.
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YEARS OF FORMAL ART TRAINING
PUBLISHED BOOK ON URBAN SKETCHING
SELF-TAUGHT, HONEST APPROACH
Sound familiar?
Your camera roll is full. But where are the memories?
You travel somewhere incredible. You pull out your phone. You take 300 photos. And somehow… none of them quite capture it.
A sketch is different. It’s yours. It captures not just what something looked like but what it felt like to be there. The light on the cobblestones. The wonky door that made you stop. The colour of that coffee cup.
Urban sketching isn’t about being good at art. It’s about slowing down enough to actually look. And I can teach you how to do it.
I’m Taria — I’ve been sketching my adventures for years, I wrote a book on it, and I’ve got 118K people who follow along on YouTube. I have had zero formal art training in my life. Everything I teach, I figured out the messy way so you don’t have to.
Is this for me?
This course is built for you if…
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You’ve never drawn seriously before (or it’s been decades)
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You travel (or want to) and want something more than photos to remember it by
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You want a creative practice that’s actually portable and low-maintenance
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You want to fill a sketchbook with real scenes, not made-up doodles
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You’re already an intermediate or advanced artist looking to refine technique
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You want hyperrealistic or traditional fine-art instruction – that’s not my thing!
The main course
Sketch Your Adventures
Three real-world projects, sketched step-by-step in ink and watercolour. You work from the same photo references I use, and hear exactly what I’m thinking at every decision point.
Start with something seemingly simple: road signs, street furniture, the stuff you walk past every day. You’ll learn how to make the mundane look interesting — which is honestly the whole skill. Bonus lesson: get loose and “splashy” with watercolour.
We level up with a more complex subject: a beautiful ornate doorway. You’ll learn how to edit what you actually see (not just copy it), how to handle tricky architectural detail without getting overwhelmed, and the secret to capturing ornamental features.
Everything you’ve learned comes together to tackle a full building — the ultimate urban sketching subject. You’ll learn how to achieve maximum contrast, handle shadows across different surfaces, and tricks for dealing with “mistakes” (every sketcher needs this).
Yes, there is more…
Enrol now and get these bonuses included
Everything below is included in your one-time payment of US$180 — no upsells, no subscriptions.
Full Course: Sketch Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the most visually rich cities on the planet — grand European architecture, colourful La Boca buildings, ornate ironwork, dramatic light. This full additional course takes you there with your sketchbook.
You’ll sketch real scenes from the city step by step: the distinctive coloured houses, ornate facades, street details. This is a complete standalone course — it’s not a supplement, it’s the real thing.
WHAT YOU’LL SKETCH
Real scenes of Buenos Aires – colourful architecture, street scenes, iconic interiors
THE PROCESS
Learn some additional techniques beyond the familiar SYA process.
PHOTO REFERENCES INCLUDED
Learn some additional techniques beyond the familiar SYA process.
SKILL LEVEL
Builds naturally on what you learn in Sketch Your Adventures — perfect as your second course
BONUS #2
6 Additional Practice Scenes
Six extra photo references with suggested areas of focus.
Value: US$35
BONUS #3
Scan, Edit & Prepare for Print
How to scan your artwork, edit it for clarity and contrast, and prepare it correctly for printing. The thing most beginners never figure out.
Value: US$18
Don’t take my word for it
What past students say
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“I think what I really love about the course is that it’s like drawing with a friend chatting away. And I also like that you make mistakes, talk through your thought process and go at a decent pace. I think I have had a couple of significant steps forward in my sketching and watercolour skills and learnt some really key things.”
– Amanda
“I just wanted to let you know I enjoyed taking your course. It was well presented, and I found it entertaining and quite informative. It was well worth the money.”
– David
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“I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and I have learned SO MUCH! Thank you!”
– Becky
“I love the course Taria. You are such a wonderful artist and teacher. You haven’t forgotten what it’s like to be a beginner. Thank you”
– Fuschia
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“Just to let you know that I LOVE your course. I finally started and I am so proud of my road signs already! I really like your step by step videos. Thanks alot!”
– Wiesje
“I am an absolute beginner in painting. But with Taria’s guidance and the compliments of those who have seen my sketches, I have become more and more confident.”
– Tse
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“Just a quick email to share some exciting news with you. I was out for a doctor’s appointment this week and afterwards stopped at a coffee shop. I brought along my sketchbook and supplies, so I did a quick sketch of the interesting decor. I posted it on Instagram and tagged the coffee shop. They liked the sketch and want to buy it, and also want to talk about doing some other work for them!!!
I am really amazed and encouraged by this. I want to thank you for helping me to gain the confidence to just feel comfortable sketching in a casual style that conveys the mood of the place.”
– Rina
“I just want to tell you how very much I love your videos and teaching style. The pacing is very good and you explain your thought processes so well. Thanks a bunch Taria. Looking forward to the next unit.”
– Nicolle
Your instructor
Hi, I’m Taria
I’m a travel sketch artist, a rock chick who rides motorbikes, and someone who figured out urban sketching entirely on her own with no formal training whatsoever.
I’ve been documenting my travels through sketchbooks for years — and sharing the process on YouTube, where 118K people now follow along. I’ve also written The Beginner’s Guide to Urban Sketching, a traditionally published book on the subject.
The way I teach is relaxed, honest and to the point. No jargon. No gate-keeping. Just the actual process, explained the way I’d explain it to a friend. Students consistently tell me the “thinking out loud” approach is what makes it click for them.
I’ve taught beginners from all over the world to fill their sketchbooks with real scenes — and I’d love to help you do the same.
Everything you need to start filling your sketchbook
One payment. Instant access. Keep it forever.
| Sketch Your Adventures (main course) | US$180 |
| Sketch Buenos Aires (bonus course) | US$47 |
| 6 Practice Scenes | US$35 |
| Scan, Edit & Print course | US$18 |
| Email support & feedback from Taria | Priceless(!) |
| Your price today | US$180 |
US$180
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