# Event Details - **Event Name**: Look Up and Sketch Something New! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Don’t just sketch what’s in front of you—look up to discover a whole new world of sketching subjects!About this EventIt’s true. There is excitement in drawing new subjects up there!Have you ever tried drawing from low angle, but the resulting sketch doesn’t capture the upward perspective? That something is off and you couldn’t possibly pin it? Yes, that is the shift in perspective.In this workshop, Mel will demonstrate some loose-style sketching techniques that suggest a high angle view. You will carefully observe the visual clues that suggest a shift in perspective to help make a better drawing of the subject above eye level.You will do small sketches for speed and clarity. For example, drawing the underside, you will focus on the bottom planes of the subject. When drawing the vertical perspective you will see that lines in parallel will seem to converge towards the top of the page, and you will learn about foreshortening: to convey that objects closer to you (the bottom) will appear larger than those further away (the top).You will also identify key scene elements/details that lend more interest to the viewer. (I.e. foreground, middle ground, and background.)At the end of the workshop, the students will demonstrate a good understanding of these key elements that can be applied when building a scene. Combine all of these together and there’s your sketch story to tell! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a98dd040-5146-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w840-h740-dcaca7a4-gmir.jpg Meet at "Manhattan West", courtyard seating/dining area in front Whole Foods/Peloton entrance between the 9th & 10th Avenue. In case of rain, we move inside the Whole Foods store.Suggested materials:A pencil or a ballpoint pen - Mel uses the Zebra F701 ballpoint pen for sketching.A china marker - Mel uses the Sharpie Peel-off china marker brand for quick sketching and shading.A sketchbook of your own choosing. Mel normally uses a MUJI A6 sketchbook for daily sketch practice. A bigger size sketchbook is ideal 5.5”x8.5”Optional materials-Watercolor, colored pencils or brush pens.Seating is available in the courtyard, but bringing a stool may give you more options.Please Note: There will be no refunds or exchanges on this workshop. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a9d9f470-5146-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w864-h740-dcc1b9ab-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/aa1eecb0-5146-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w627-h740-dcc0b9ab-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/aa79ddf0-5146-11f1-8215-97d343b7cc5a-rimg-w891-h740-dcd7dbda-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/aab73510-5146-11f1-8215-97d343b7cc5a-rimg-w505-h740-dcbfc1b9-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/aaf59da0-5146-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w630-h740-dca6aca8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ab327f90-5146-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w626-h740-dcdadbd4-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/ab6a0a50-5146-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w479-h740-dca8aca6-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/abb0b040-5146-11f1-be3c-5d1f450c2704-rimg-w952-h740-dc12161d-gmir.jpg About the ArtistMel Barranco is a self-taught artist, a NYC Urban Sketcher member since 2016, and a prolific train commuter sketcher. He has been a Sketcher Spotlight feature in the March 2023 issue of the USK Drawing Attention eZine and has group exhibited at the Grand Central Terminal, the New York Public Library, the Central Synagogue. He has previously led workshops for the NYC Urban Sketchers and the Stavros Niarchos Library Foundation and enjoys travel, hot yoga, and other creative pursuits.See Mel's work on Instagram at @sketchesandsomeTickets for this event are not refundable or exchangeable. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/look-up-and-sketch-something-new/100001987085076956 - **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Manhattan West - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Manhattan West - **lat**: 40.752225 - **long**: -73.99811559999999 - **full address**: Manhattan West, 385 9th Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Look Up and Sketch Something New! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a6885368851806de627f2928c2094fc711e0651df0dc31816888ffc0c11a1ed4-rimg-w1200-h604-dc28feec-gmir.jpg?v=1777804787 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Look Up and Sketch Something New! being held? - **A:** Look Up and Sketch Something New! takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Manhattan West, 385 9th Avenue, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Look Up and Sketch Something New!? - **A:** Look Up and Sketch Something New! is organized by New York City Urban Sketchers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Look Up and Sketch Something New! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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