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Simple urban sketch
Simple urban sketch
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Book Introduction
"Simple Urban Sketches" is the first book by Dandrawing, a pen drawing artist and YouTuber who draws simple scenes from everyday life.
This book lays the foundation for drawing, focusing on 'trees' and 'buildings', the core materials of urban sketching.
For beginners who have difficulty applying their practice to real life, the program consists of drawing familiar objects such as small trees, flower pots, telephone poles, and signboards right after practicing the lines.
As you follow along with the abundant example drawings, you will experience the fun of pen drawing and gain the confidence that 'I can do it too.'
You can also draw street scenes with the warm gaze characteristic of single-drawing, such as a sunny residential alley and a small bookstore, step by step.
Experience the charm of urban sketch pen drawings, which become deeper as the lines accumulate, like traces of time.
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index
How to Use the 1-Minute Book… 004
Entering… 011
5 Mindsets to Help You Begin Drawing… 012

Part 1: Getting Started with Pen Drawing

Material… 018
How to hold a pen… 20
Sitting posture… 020
How to handle markers… 021
Drawing the basic lines… 022
5 Line Exercises for Drawing Trees… 026
Drawing a unique line… 028
Interview with the Author 1 … 032

Part 2 How to Draw a Tree Simply

Seasonal trees and small plants… 036
The structure and light and shade of the tree… 040
Drawing a Tree… 046
What is good composition? … 050
The Joy of Drawing Nature… 052
Interview with the Author 2 … 055

Part 3: How to Draw Buildings in Perspective

Learning Basic Concepts… 058
Types of Perspective … 059
Framing a Building with Auxiliary Lines… 066
Drawing Urban Materials with Unique Lines… 068
Let's draw a person... 074
Let's draw a car... 076
Interview with the Author 3 … 078

Part 4 Easy Street Scenery Drawing

Bookstore Lisbon… 082
Peaceful Stone Wall House… 086
Landscape with flower pots… 090
Pungnam Photo Studio … 095
Wood and tiled stone walls… 099
Daewoo Employee Benefits … 103
Bookstore rumors… 108
Jeongdong First Church… 112
Miyangsa Laundry … 116
Daerimjang… 121
Mangwon-dong alleyway… 125
Wang Jjanggu Restaurant … 130
Yeonnam-dong Handmade Burger Shop… 134
Seogyo-dong residential area… 138
Cultural Station Seoul 284 … 142

Dandre Drawing's Notes… 147
Special Design… 155

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Publisher's Review
“In art, desire is far more important than talent.”
The Secret to 'Mistake-Free' Drawings from Dandrawing


Dan Drawing, the author of "Simple Urban Sketching," had nothing to do with art in his major or career, but he picked up his pen simply because he loved drawing.
Now, he is a drawing artist and YouTuber who understands the beginner's mind better than anyone else, and he teaches those who are just starting out with pen drawing.
On his YouTube channel, he uses his radio-like voice to comfort weary minds and encourage his life as an artist by incorporating his interests, such as classical literature and classical music, into his life as an artist.

In the book, the author offers hope to those who harbor a desire to draw, saying that it is not too late to start now.
He says, “The tremors that come with age and weakening grip actually create a wonderful atmosphere,” and even the misalignment and tremors of lines are embraced as part of the painting.
Rather than straight and smooth lines, crooked and unique lines are the tools that show each person's style.
Therefore, there are no mistakes in the urban sketch of Dandrawing.
When the shaky lines accumulate, they become a story of that moment, and a drawing containing my own perspective is completed.
This book guides beginners step by step so they can enjoy drawing without fear of making mistakes.


If you're new to drawing, start with 'trees' and 'buildings'.
A charming alleyway scene that even beginners can easily complete


This book conveys the joy of pen drawing, focusing on 'trees' and 'buildings', which are the core of urban sketching.
First, after completing basic line practice, you can immediately use it to draw seasonal trees and flower pots, experiencing small accomplishments, and then moving on to feel the fun of completing frequently encountered materials on the street, such as windows, streetlights, and signboards, one by one.
Perspective, which is especially difficult for beginners, teaches the know-how of composing with simple auxiliary lines instead of complex theories.
Some topics are linked to videos via QR codes, allowing you to vividly see how the pen moves, making it easier to understand.

Dandrawing excels at capturing simple scenes that might otherwise pass by with a warm gaze.
Let's follow the step-by-step process of transferring scenes such as an old library, a local bookstore, and a low wall into notes.
To make it easier to start drawing, the preview photo for each landscape shows the eye level and vanishing point, and the first step shows the order of composition with auxiliary lines.
During the course, the author's drawing tips and mindset are introduced, helping to improve the quality of the drawing and develop skills.
If you find it difficult to draw on a notebook right away, you can practice without any burden with the 5 special designs included at the end.
I hope this book will help you build a foundation in pen drawing, inspire you, and inspire you to create urban sketches that tell your own stories.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 3, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 160 pages | 460g | 188*257*20mm
- ISBN13: 9788979294699
- ISBN10: 8979294697

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