Cultural Sketching

Capture the soul of a place through your own eyes — and your own hand. Our travel sketching courses help you document moments, landscapes, and cultures in your sketchbook, turning your journey into lasting art.

About Us

Draw the World as You See It

Travel journaling for creatives, wanderers, and quiet observers

Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious traveler, sketching is a powerful way to slow down, observe, and connect. At Cultural Sketching, we offer guided instruction and inspiration to help you capture what you see — not perfectly, but personally.

Learn Through Stories, Lines, and Color

Our blog features travel tales, sketching tips, and interviews with sketchbook artists around the world.

Read the Blog

What You’ll Learn

In our courses, you’ll go beyond drawing techniques — you’ll learn how to truly see.

Sketching Essentials

Learn perspective, shading, and composition — all simplified for on-the-go use.

Color Travel Palettes

Discover how to build portable watercolor kits and mix hues inspired by your surroundings.

Journaling for Memory

Pair words with drawings to preserve feelings, impressions, and spontaneous thoughts.

Drawing People & Culture

Capture candid portraits, gestures, and everyday scenes in respectful, expressive ways.

What Our Travelers Say

Sketching changed the way they experience the world — here’s how.

“I never thought I could draw, but now my sketchbook is my favorite souvenir.”

Mei

“It made me slow down and really look. Now every trip feels more meaningful.”

Daniel

Join the Journey

Start telling your travel story, one page at a time.