Sketching Paris in Ink & Watercolor| Drawing the Petit Palais with a Dip Pen

Join me for a relaxing ink and wash sketch of the stunning Petit Palais in Paris! In this video, I use a dip pen and waterproof ink to capture the elegant Beaux-Arts architecture, followed by soft watercolor washes to bring it to life.

Whether you're into urban sketching, architectural drawing, or just love sketching iconic Paris landmarks, this is the perfect for practicing simplified linework, expressive inking, and plein air sketching techniques.

No detailed pencil sketch—just direct pen drawing to build confidence, embrace imperfections, and sketch with spontaneity.

Reference photo: GIRAUD Patrick, Wikipedia Commons (Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Generic)

Music by: Liborio Conti, https://www.no–copyright–music.com

Materials:
Paper: Fabriano 1264 cold pressed, 300 gsm (140lbs), 25% cotton
Pen nib: Nikko G pen nib
Pen nib holder: Tachikawa T-25
Ink: Jackson's ink (black)
Watercolors: Winsor and Newton Professional

Timestamp:
00:00 Introduction to Petit Palais Paris
00:23 Dip pen and ink drawing
05:39 Simple watercolor wash
10:24 Final painting