Watercolor Challenge: New York City

April 4, 2025 / Diann Zimmerman
New York City is more than the impressive skyline and tall buildings.  The essence of NYC is in the pedestrian crossings, the street signs, the café tables, the doorways.  Let’s celebrate the beauty and energy of New York City.

Watercolor challenge:  New York City

Include the hashtag #nyc in your Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook group post.

Deadline April 11, 2025 , 11:59 pm ET    

Here are the details:

  • Share paintings of New York City
  • Sponsored by Ian Fennelly’s Urban Sketch Course.
  • Entries must be posted in the Facebook group: Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond
  • Include topic hashtag in your Facebook post:  #nyc
  • You may enter as often as you want
  • Open to all countries
  • Winner is chosen randomly
  • Deadline April 11, 2025, 11:59 pm ET (New York time)
  • Winner announced April 13, 2025
  • Mediums accepted:  watercolor, watercolor pencils, gouache, water soluble graphite, water soluble inks, and mixed media as long as it includes watercolor

What is the prize?   

This painting challenge is sponsored by Ian Fennelly’s Urban Sketch Course.   One random winner will receive lifetime access to “Neighborhoods of New York Sketch Course” which includes 6 workshops and 3 bonuses.  Learn Ian’s techniques for capturing the architecture, street life, and the unique charm of the neighborhoods that define any city.
Includes workshops:
  • Lexington Avenue
  • Greenwich Village
  • Chelsea
  • Brooklyn
  • Chinatown
  • Broadway

For a 40% discount code for the New York course, use DISCOUNT CODE: WATERCOLORBB40 at https://www.urbansketchcourse.com/courses/neighborhoods-of-new-york/?a=9

Want to try a course for free?  You may sign up for a free Urban Sketching Course, no credit card required.

Check out Ian’s other courses.  Ian is a wonderful teacher, makes it fun, simplifies each step.  You will be surprised what you can do!

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