Chris Osborne Art 
Retired in Mykonos
The Story Behind the Urban Sketching
My reference photo was captured from a trip to Mykonos, Greece, back in 2012 with my sister. After viewing these windmills during the day, we decided to go back and watch the sunset from a different viewpoint. I love traveling the world, as there is so much to experience. I just wonder if I’ll get chance to sketch and paint it all.
My Sketching and Painting Process
Initial Pencil sketch, this time with a little extra help from so masking tape. This was so I could create a nice graduating background that looked like it was behind the windmill.
Adding waterproof ink over the pencil so this will not bleed during the watercolor stage and pencil marks erased.
I was too busy thinking about selecting the right watercolors that I forgot to photograph the steps.
Watercolor added loosely just for some basic color.
Drawing in all the fine details in ink.
Finished artwork.
Final framed artwork.
Watercolour Paint, Ink & Paper
I use Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour on Arches France Watercolour Paper, 300g Hot Pressed or Fabriano Artistico Watercolour Paper 300g Hot Pressed..
Tombo Brush Pens N15, N45, N55, N60, N65, N95 and Faber Castell Fine-liners 0.05, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7
My paintings are based on my travel experiences. Through this blog, you can discover The Story Behind the Painting, including where and when I captured these wildlife moments, old rustic cars from historical villages, and beautiful seascapes from faraway places.
Enjoy, Chris Osborne
Chris Osborne Art 