​Hi Reader, -- David here from SketchLikeAnArchitect.com​

Last Sunday we wrapped up something special in Prague -
a 5-day Urban Sketching Retreat with my good friend Alán Ramiro from See The Lines.

We were 12 sketchers + 2 instructors, exploring my beautiful city with sketchbooks in hand.
And to be honest... I’m still riding the creative high from it all.

My personal highlight?​
Day 4 - we were sketching a bridge from an island in the middle of the Moldau.

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.
It was a community. A vibe. A feeling of creative fulfillment I’ll never forget.

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.
There was zero judgment, zero competition.
Just support, curiosity, and joy.

Here’s what one of our attendees, Caroline, wrote:

✨ That last part really stuck with me.

So now, I’m planning something new to build on top of this --
a way for you to experience this too, without needing a flight to Prague.

I'm thinking of putting together an online course called:

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?​
If this sounds like something you'd love, let me know by filling out this short 3-minute survey:

🔗 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,

David Drazil​, MSc. Architect → Sketcher → Author + Educator ​Helping people sketch with confidence - one line at a time Start Here → Everything | ​YouTube | Books | Courses + Downloads​

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