Cafe Sketch: How to Draw People Quickly🎨 Pen and Watercolors on Location

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • Hi everyone, today I'm sharing with you my morning finding inspirations at a favorite cafe. I captured 3 people sitting in front of me in my sketchbook quickly and effectively. Then I sketched the shelves behind them, and using watercolors to depict the cozy interior space. Please watch the video until the end for my full process composing this sketchbook page using pen and watercolors.
    🎨 Materials I used:
    Sailor's fude fountain pen
    Noodler's Brown 41 Ink (to fill the fountain pen)
    Mungyo watercolors
    Etchr Mix-Media A4 size Landscape Sketchbook
    Holbein Water Brush (large tip)
    Holbein water brush (medium tip)
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  • @nakemadavis6619
    @nakemadavis6619 Місяць тому +1

    I’m just starting out at 46. I’ve watched so many “how to sketch videos”. You are the only one I have found that explains it and makes it simple not too complicated. I think you’d be proud of me I sketched my first tissue box and it turned out very well. I’m very new to watercolor. also haven’t tried that yet that’s my next go to, but I just wanted to say I have so enjoyed watching you. Lovely sketch day today.

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  Місяць тому

      That is wonderful! I love the idea of sketching a tissue box, it’s a simple and great way to practice.

  • @nr68-68
    @nr68-68 2 місяці тому

    Incredible: both the drawing and the accompanying description. Thank you.

  • @capricebrown4016
    @capricebrown4016 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful! I like the way you explain your process of what to include in your painting! Thanks so much!!❤

  • @bettinapantung6023
    @bettinapantung6023 Місяць тому

    Love your sketch ❤

  • @robsonhenrique3329
    @robsonhenrique3329 11 місяців тому

    Maravilhoso 💞😍😍👏😍😍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ecleARTia
    @ecleARTia 11 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful sketch and fun to watch. 👏❤

  • @gtinsa
    @gtinsa 10 місяців тому

    So much fun to watch! I love your art style!❤

  • @MonaChauve-Souris
    @MonaChauve-Souris 11 місяців тому +1

    This was so lovely ! Thank you for sharing, this made me want to paint! 😍

  • @babs675
    @babs675 11 місяців тому

    Lovely ❤

  • @claudiajanssen849
    @claudiajanssen849 26 днів тому

    Love your style

  • @janhogan3873
    @janhogan3873 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you Becky, loved your delightful sketch and watercolour. You do it with such ease, I like the Mungyo watercolours, nice little travel set, and the hues are very pleasant. ❤

  • @christelmauke4638
    @christelmauke4638 6 місяців тому

    Like to see you sketching and drawing 🎉

  • @pellier08
    @pellier08 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the lines of the pen. So versatile!

  • @WimVeen
    @WimVeen 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your style of drawing! That was good fun watching it.

  • @alliehartom5978
    @alliehartom5978 11 місяців тому +3

    I could watch you all day! So fun. I hope to be half as good someday!

  • @Anikanoteven
    @Anikanoteven 6 місяців тому

    Amazing!!

  • @sallyjohnson1566
    @sallyjohnson1566 6 місяців тому

    love this

  • @anndavidson287
    @anndavidson287 9 місяців тому +1

    Incredible sketch Becky, I remember how I struggled to sketch in coffee shops without also composing my food, people, and cafe, then painting on location. I know you have been disciplined in your practice for years.!! How did you overcome early attempts that didn't turn out well and stay positive?? Were you a prodigy and always drew as a child? I love kittys and art and your work!! Thanks from Canada 🍁 ❤😊😊

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I love drawing since I could hold a pencil... for almost 30 years now and non stop. I don't think I was a prodigy but I simply enjoyed drawing and sharing with friends and family for years and years... I just threw a drawing away if it didn't turn out well and keep on creating, no negative emotions. ☺️

  • @smalltownpicker
    @smalltownpicker 6 місяців тому

    Can I just say you make this look so easy. I love how you walk through all the steps and your thought process. Thank you! I’m binge watching your videos. lol. I like how you document your day through drawings. Can we be friends? Haha

  • @JoAnneSmith-di8ok
    @JoAnneSmith-di8ok 11 місяців тому +3

    This is beautiful! Thank you so much. I enjoy your coffee house sketches.

  • @MariaMedeiros
    @MariaMedeiros 11 місяців тому +1

    really lovely artwork Becky! love the details and colours. Love your composition of your artwork as well. You capture the atmosphere so perfectly.

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @lindathaxton1994
    @lindathaxton1994 11 місяців тому

    Nice!

  • @tinamortensen1220
    @tinamortensen1220 9 місяців тому

    I really like your unique style. Including your food is awesome and draws your eye into the painting. ❤❤❤ thanks for your videos.

  • @WorldWideWebObserver
    @WorldWideWebObserver 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Becky for sharing your trips to interesting places. Thanks also for sharing your unique process of creating your beautiful and inspiring works of art. Sending hugs from Texas.💐

  • @tinamortensen1220
    @tinamortensen1220 9 місяців тому

    I have been thinking about getting these pens. They do come in a package together. Did not know they didnt have the converters included. Most pens I've looked at do. Thanks so much for this. 😊😊😊

  • @brendaharris3310
    @brendaharris3310 5 місяців тому

    Just found your channel lovely sketches

  • @BlueNinjaMonkey
    @BlueNinjaMonkey 11 місяців тому

    This was so enjoyable to watch! I love seeing how you choose to compose a scene, emphasizing some elements and ignoring or minimizing others

  • @carolyndaughton3373
    @carolyndaughton3373 9 місяців тому

    Becky, it's so much fun to watch you sketch and paint! This is beautiful.

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  9 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @annagray4208
    @annagray4208 11 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful Becky, it was like I was in there with you. Great atmosphere again.

  • @featherweightswoon6855
    @featherweightswoon6855 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful sketch. Nice to see some local cafes.

  • @marquitaschlender9773
    @marquitaschlender9773 11 місяців тому +2

    Can't wait to buy my first fountain pen❤

  • @juliec.
    @juliec. 11 місяців тому

    Omg that is amazing 👍🏻👍🏻 You are so talented 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. New subscriber from 🇨🇦.

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! 😊

  • @perrykim5
    @perrykim5 10 місяців тому

    Your drawing and painting is such a treat! Love it!

  • @katekelner184
    @katekelner184 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful work in your sketchbook! I love the work you do! Thankyou

  • @thebellaluna
    @thebellaluna 11 місяців тому

    Love your videos! So much fun & so helpful & inspiring! Thanks, Becky! :)

  • @amyirelandd
    @amyirelandd 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this video Becky. I love the sense of depth. I learn something new every time I watch your videos 😀

  • @AbiNomac
    @AbiNomac 11 місяців тому +1

    You did the portraits great

  • @mynaturediaries4402
    @mynaturediaries4402 11 місяців тому

    Love your sketches and videos…thanks for sharing!

  • @deniseracine6788
    @deniseracine6788 11 місяців тому

    That was so fun to watch! Thank you!

  • @JoannMarie7612
    @JoannMarie7612 11 місяців тому +3

    I tried the bamboo today and it was hard to control. I will try the blue one, Great images!

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  11 місяців тому

      Yes I agree that the bamboo one is a bit harder to control compare to the blue one. But have fun trying and playing, it takes some practice to get used to these pens.

  • @Justme_247
    @Justme_247 11 місяців тому

    Much enjoyed.❤

  • @rayvirgoe7231
    @rayvirgoe7231 11 місяців тому

    👌👍👍👍

  • @nicholaswallace1869
    @nicholaswallace1869 11 місяців тому +1

    So glad I discovered your channel, beautiful sketching and painting. It gives joy watching

  • @thissunchild
    @thissunchild 11 місяців тому

    Love your style so much and enjoy your coffee shop sketching immensely

  • @CarineBelloc
    @CarineBelloc 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing, it seems so easy when you do it!

  • @annferguson3581
    @annferguson3581 11 місяців тому

    I loved this one Becky. So happy you've switched to the Fude pens - they're great aren't they?! Have a lovely day ☺

  • @lovdolls
    @lovdolls 11 місяців тому

    My gosh you are so talented. Your drawing and painting is just amazing. I really enjoyed watching this whole process.

  • @March22012
    @March22012 11 місяців тому

    I also love my Sailor fude de mannen pens, although I generally prefer the 40 degree nib over the 55 degree one. But I use smaller sketchbooks in general.

  • @pellier08
    @pellier08 11 місяців тому

    It would be great to show how you decide shading on coffee cups and other food items. I always get shading wrong. Like on a donut there are so many highlights and shadows everywhere

  • @Noona_needs_a_nap
    @Noona_needs_a_nap 11 місяців тому

  • @artiskalai1970
    @artiskalai1970 11 місяців тому +1

    Ooh, the gooseneck phone holder is cool. I was wondering how you get the top down view in a cafe! Which one is it please? The ones I have looked at on amazon, the reviews say it's very stiff and difficult to move the neck part. How is the one you have? If you like it, please share brand and model or link? Thanks so much Becky. Another inspiring video!

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  11 місяців тому

      I purchased the Gooseneck phone clamp, Avantree brand. Unfortunately, it has been out of stock for a long time. Here is the link anyway, for your reference:
      www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M1JXNTT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    • @artiskalai1970
      @artiskalai1970 11 місяців тому

      @@BeckyCao Thank you Becky!

  • @Elenkaff
    @Elenkaff 10 місяців тому

    что это за божественное перо!?!?!?

  • @jasminechabot3211
    @jasminechabot3211 10 місяців тому

    This is amazing! :D Would you recommand other brands of fountain's pen? What do you think of Faber Castell? Thank you!

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! I haven't tried Faber-Castell fountain pen yet, but their fine liner PITT artist pens are very good.

  • @darinl9405
    @darinl9405 11 місяців тому

    Watching you draw people, I thought, who's going to draw Becky? You could find a mirror and there you go.. ;))

    • @BeckyCao
      @BeckyCao  11 місяців тому

      😀 Some of my fellow urban sketchers have sketched me over the past 10 years. It's nice to see my image portrayed by other artists.

    • @darinl9405
      @darinl9405 11 місяців тому

      Ahaaa.that is great :)

  • @ladyhollman9534
    @ladyhollman9534 11 місяців тому

    Wish I could do better with drawing people. Too fast on the people for me to follow tho’; I’m old 😁
    Nice sketch of the shop, thnx

  • @CAT-Anne
    @CAT-Anne 10 місяців тому