Loose Watercolour & Ink Urban Sketching Tutorial: How to Sketch a Bakery Shop

If you enjoy urban sketching, cozy street scenes, and capturing the warmth of a charming neighborhood bakery, this watercolor & ink tutorial is perfect for you! In this step-by-step class, I’ll guide you through sketching and painting a bakery storefront using expressive ink lines and loose watercolor techniques.

Whether you’re a beginner exploring watercolor or an intermediate artist looking to refine your ink and wash skills, this class will help you bring a delightful bakery shop to life with character and atmosphere.

What You’ll Learn:

How to sketch a bakery storefront confidently using ink
Techniques for painting breads, pastries, display shelves, and architectural details in a loose watercolor style
Tips for creating depth and contrast using light washes and bold ink lines
How to build a warm, inviting color palette
Urban sketching tricks to infuse life and personality into your scene

Discover the joy of capturing everyday charm with your sketchbook and brush. By the end of this class, you’ll create a heartwarming street scene that celebrates comfort, creativity, and the sweet charm of a neighborhood bakery.

This class is perfect for:

Urban sketchers
Watercolor beginners & enthusiasts
Artists who love cafés, food illustrations, and street scenes
Anyone looking for a relaxing and inspiring creative session

Join me as we blend the magic of ink and watercolor to illustrate a bakery shop bursting with warmth and delicious character. You’ll finish this class with a frame-worthy artwork and fresh skills to apply to any urban sketching adventure.

Art Supplies I Use:

Canson Montval Watercolour Paper, Cold Pressed 300 GSM A5 Size
Sennelier Raphael SoftAqua Mop Brushes & Round Brushes
Sakura Pigma Micron Drawing Pen – 05 Black
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors (12 basic shades) + Cobalt Turquoise 10 ml
Masking Tape (1/2 inch)
Tubs of water
Hair Dryer
Cotton cloth for cleaning brushes

Join the class and enjoy the magic of watercolor!

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See you soon, Bye! 🎨✨

Pamela Gaylord

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