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THIS happened in Prague last week...
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Hi Reader, -- David here from SketchLikeAnArchitect.com Last Sunday we wrapped up something special in Prague - We were 12 sketchers + 2 instructors, exploring my beautiful city with sketchbooks in hand. My personal highlight? There was live music nearby, we were in the shade near the water, and every single person was in flow — calm, focused, creating freely. By that point, it wasn’t about teacher and students anymore. Here’s a little peek from the week: What made this retreat so powerful wasn’t just the location (though Prague was perfect — walkable, scenic, full of sketch-worthy moments on every corner)... It was the people. Here’s what one of our attendees, Caroline, wrote: “As a beginner painter and sketcher, I was nervous I might be ‘the worst one there,’ but from day one, I felt nothing but support. There was zero judgment or competition. In fact, the group energy was uplifting, creative, and collaborative…” “Most of all, I left feeling confident, motivated, and creatively fulfilled. I can’t wait to keep sketching back home and trying to recreate some of the magic from my time in Prague.” ✨ That last part really stuck with me. So now, I’m planning something new to build on top of this -- I'm thinking of putting together an online course called: 🎥 Urban Sketching Like an Architect: Exploring Prague
It’s still in planning — but it’ll be based on everything we shared and practiced during the retreat: Real-world locations. Sketching techniques. Perspective tricks. Watercolor tips. Demos. Creative breakthroughs. And a chance to join a supportive online community where you can share your work and get feedback. 👉 Would you be interested? 🔗 I'm curious - Show me the Urban Sketching Survey Your answers will help me shape this into a course you’ll truly enjoy — something inspiring, practical, and creatively fulfilling. Thanks so much for reading. I’ll keep you posted,
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Hi Reader, -- David here from SketchLikeAnArchitect.com It’s official - Sketching Retreat is coming back again in October 2026 and the preparations are in full swing! Don't know what Sketching Retreat is all about? I'll let the past attendees give you a hint: Click the image to see more reviews Sketching Retreat is a FREE 6-day online event with more than 50+ short & practical pre-recorded video workshops on architectural and urban sketching, drawing & watercolor painting from your favourite...
Hi Reader, -- David here from SketchLikeAnArchitect.com To me, these are priceless. Some arrive as a long email. Some as a comment under a video, late at night. Some as one line and a thumbs up. Years ago, someone recommended me to save such messages. For the rainy days, as a reminder of the why behind what I do. So I have - I keep them all. To you Reader - it might be proof that it's possible, that you can do it, too. Here are five from the last few weeks. Terri has been sketching cities for...
Hi Reader, -- David here from SketchLikeAnArchitect.com This Monday we wrapped up the Urban Sketching Retreat in Prague - a week-long experience of sketching my home city with my good friend Alán Ramiro from See The Lines. 9 sketchers from around the world, 2 instructors, and sketchbooks everywhere. I'm writing this on Friday and I'm still sorting through all the photos, sketches, and memories. Here are my favorite moments from the week. We sketched a different spot every day. Letná Park. Old...