What is Urban Sketching?

Discover the fascinating world of Urban Sketching, a global artistic movement that encourages people to observe, document, and tell stories through drawings created directly from life and the environments around them.

In this special presentation, renowned watercolor artist Tere Lojero will share her perspective on this creative practice, which combines observation, drawing, and watercolor to capture the essence of everyday life, architecture, and urban spaces.

Joined by watercolor artist César Gordillo, the discussion will explore how Urban Sketching evolved from its roots in architecture and fine arts into an international community of artists who document the world through sketchbooks and visual storytelling.

Program

• Artist Conversation (45 min)
  César Gordillo will interview Tere Lojero about her artistic journey, creative process, and the role of Urban Sketching within contemporary watercolor practice.
• Live Demonstration (75 min)
  Watch Tere create an urban sketch in real time while sharing techniques, observations, and practical tools used by sketchers around the world.
• Questions & Answers
  An open discussion covering materials, sketchbooks, composition, travel drawing, and artistic development.

Event Information

• Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Instituto Allende
• Admission: Free

An inspiring event for art students, watercolor enthusiasts, illustrators, urban sketchers, architects, and anyone interested in learning new ways to observe and represent the world around them.

About Tere Lojero

Tere Lojero is a Mexican architect and watercolor artist with an extensive national and international career. Since 1998 she has dedicated herself professionally to watercolor painting, participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout Mexico and abroad.

Her work is deeply inspired by landscapes and everyday scenes, capturing atmosphere, color, and emotion through a distinctive visual language. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her artistic contributions.

Currently serving as President of the Mexican Society of Watercolorists (SMA), she has also held leadership positions within the International Watercolor Society (IWS), promoting watercolor education, exhibitions, festivals, and international artistic exchange.

About César Gordillo

Mexican architect and watercolor artist César Gordillo is known for his exploration of light, atmosphere, and the emotional qualities of landscape. His work combines the spontaneity of the Alla Prima approach with a refined mastery of watercolor transparency.

His artwork is included in major collections such as the Alfredo Guati Rojo National Watercolor Museum, the State of Mexico Watercolor Museum, and the Walter Anderson Museum in Mississippi, USA. He is a two-time recipient of the prestigious Tlacuilo Award, and his work has been featured in the international publication The Art of Watercolor.