James Richards

James Richards is a traveling artist, author, urban designer, former professor and international workshop instructor. His sketching expertise, workshops and lectures have taken him to 50 countries and 27 universities. He’s a founder of Urban Sketchers Texas and the author of “Freehand Drawing and Discovery” and “Travel Artist,” as well as an online instructor for Skillshare, Craftsy and The Great Courses. His work has been featured in 30 instructional drawing books and numerous art and design magazines, shown in group and solo exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad, and seen on NBC Nightly News. He’s based in Siesta Key, Florida.