Urban Sketching Tower Bridge in London| Ink and Watercolor Architecture

In this video, I take you through my process of drawing Tower Bridge in London using ink and watercolor. This iconic piece of London architecture is full of rich details, so I start with a quick pencil sketch, mapping out the perspective lines and horizon line to guide the composition.

To ink the piece, I use a dip pen, which gives the drawing bold, expressive lines that’s perfect for architectural subjects. After inking, I bring the scene to life with watercolor washes — capturing the soft London sky and the warm tones of the bridge.

Whether you're into urban sketching, architectural illustration, or you're learning how to draw with ink and watercolor, this video is for you.

Reference: Bush 'o' Graphy, unsplash.com
Music by: Liborio Conti

Materials:
Paper: Fabriano 1264, 300 gsm (140lbs), cold-pressed, 25% cotton
Watercolors: Holbein Artists' Watercolors

Timestamp:
00:00 Introduction to Tower Bridge London
00:23 Dip pen & ink drawing
07:08 Simple watercolor wash
10:13 Final painting