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Gardwara Street, Penang by Teoh Kim Seah.

Growth

The idea Gabi created grew rapidly. Social media formats, the ubiquity of the internet, digital photography, cheap scanning, and later, mobile phones, made gathering images simple. Faster connection, wifi and broadband allowed higher quality images to be distributed with ease. The Urban Sketchers community found technology assisting its fortunes.

Urban Sketching rapidly turned into an international activity. Freedom to share images and ideas on the web simply ignored borders, instant translation forged new friendships and overcame differences, illuminating the interests and environments of many nations.

Link to the location of chapters throughout the world

Organised in chapters, local groups gathered by one or two enthusiasts, grew their numbers organically. The central Urban Sketchers nonprofit organisation incorporated in the state of Washington, USA, support and represent the grassroots community through their various practical and online activities. They set parameters and outline the objectives of Urban Sketchers as well as organise international symposiums and publications.

Our London chapter has just celebrated its tenth anniversary.

"Seeing the world
one drawing at a time"

Drawing of Tower Bridge by Juan Antonio Lopez.

Drawing of pre-Dawn Seattle by Tina Koyama.

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