Author: Jan Wallen

Preparations are underway for the Saugerties Artists Studio Tour that takes place this coming Saturday and Sunday – August…

Close your eyes and picture a yellow beach umbrella on the sandy beach. The sun is shining up above,…

From Urban Sketching to Photorealism All my life I’ve travelled, from Colorado to California and then lived overseas in…

The 2024 Saugerties Artists Studio Tour was a huge success! Over 100 people visited my studio to see and…

It’s always the second week in August in Saugerties, NY. This year is the 22nd annual Tour, and 45…

How long does it take to sketch? The best answer is:  It depends. You can take as long as…

Is Urban Sketching the same as plein air painting? Or drawing? Or painting? These questions have come up many…

Sketchbook page, during the One Week 100 People Challenge 2024 The 1-Week Challenge – One Week 100 People 2024…

The Cloisters, NYC – by Jan Wallen – The Urban Sketching Experience Last week someone asked me how I…

Urban Sketching – Your Guide and How To Start Urban Sketching is becoming more and more popular, and now…