Urban Sketchers Visakhapatnam is a vibrant community of artists capturing the essence of our beautiful city through sketches and drawings. Every Sunday, talented local artists come together to document Vizag’s unique character, one sketch at a time.
🎨 What We Do
Urban Sketchers Vizag brings together sketching enthusiasts who believe in the power of art to tell stories. We’re part of the global Urban Sketchers movement, creating visual narratives of our beloved port city.
📜 Our Manifesto
- Draw on location: We sketch indoors and outdoors, capturing scenes through direct observation
- Tell stories: Our drawings narrate the tale of our surroundings and travels
- Record history: Each sketch is a documentation of time and place
- Stay truthful: We remain authentic to the scenes we witness
- Embrace diversity: We use any media and celebrate individual artistic styles
- Build community: We support each other and create together
- Share globally: Our drawings reach the world through online platforms
🗓️ Join Our Sunday Sketching Sessions
Every Sunday, we organize sketching outings across Visakhapatnam’s most interesting locations. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced artist, everyone is welcome to join our creative community!
What to Expect:
- Guided sketching sessions at scenic Vizag locations
- Tips and techniques from experienced artists
- Friendly community of art enthusiasts
- Opportunity to explore hidden gems of the city
- Share your artwork and get constructive feedback
👥 Meet Our Team
🎨 Preethi Sangita – Admin & Founder
The visionary behind Urban Sketchers Vizag, passionate about building an artistic community in our city.
Instagram: @preethigsart
🖌️ P V Hanumanthu – Admin
Experienced artist and community builder, helping nurture new talent in the sketching community.
Instagram: @pvhanumanthu_art
🎭 Phanni – Admin
Creative force behind organizing events and maintaining the artistic standards of the group.
Instagram: @art_by_phanni
🌟 Gulzar Hussain – Coordinator
Event coordinator ensuring smooth organization of sketching sessions and community activities.
Instagram: @gulzar.hussain.arts
📱 Connect With Us
- Instagram: @uskvisakhapatnam
- Facebook Group: Urban Sketchers Visakhapatnam
- Email: urbansketchersvizag@gmail.com
🎯 How to Join
- Follow us on Instagram for updates
- Join our Facebook group for discussions
- Join our Sunday sessions – locations announced weekly
- Bring your sketching materials – any medium welcome
- Come with friends – spread the artistic joy!
- Share your work using #UrbanSketchersVizag
🌟 Why Join Urban Sketchers Vizag?
- Explore Vizag differently: Discover hidden corners and architectural gems
- Improve your skills: Learn from fellow artists and share techniques
- Build friendships: Connect with like-minded creative individuals
- Document history: Create lasting records of our changing city
- Global connection: Be part of the worldwide Urban Sketchers movement
📸 Recent Sketching Locations
Our community has captured the beauty of various Vizag landmarks including:
- RK Beach promenade and submarine museum
- Kailasagiri hilltop and sculptures
- Old town areas and heritage buildings
- Local markets and street scenes
- Araku Valley landscapes
- Fishing harbor and coastal life
🎨 Art Supplies Welcome
Whether you prefer watercolors, pencils, markers, or digital sketching – all mediums are celebrated in our community. The focus is on observation, creativity, and capturing the moment.
Ready to sketch Vizag with us? Follow @uskvisakhapatnam and join our Facebook group for the next Sunday session location!
Urban Sketchers Visakhapatnam – Where art meets community, and every sketch tells a story of our beautiful city.