A colorful watercolor illustration of a bustling Chicago street scene, featuring the iconic Chicago Theatre in the background. People walk along the sidewalk, and various buildings and vehicles are visible in the vibrant urban landscape.

Art Toolkit Workshops

Bending Perspective

Explore Dynamic and Expressive Cityscapes with Jenny Jing Zhang

Bending Perspective

Live workshop with Jenny Jing Zhang.

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Workshops are not eligible for discount.

About the Workshop

Join us online on Saturday, May 30th from 10am–12:30pm Pacific for Bending Perspective: Explore Dynamic and Expressive Cityscapes with Jenny Jing Zhang!

In this workshop, learn to bend the rules of perspective with Jenny’s playful and unique take on sketching the urban landscape.

Fanning the cityscape—allowing buildings and streets to radiate, bend, and open up— creates energy, movement, and depth in sketches. Building on this unconventional technique, Jenny will teach participants how to simplify urban scenes and create compositions that guide the viewer’s eye across the page using dynamic linework and color.

Move beyond perfectly straight lines and explore a fun, new way to sketch your favorite places!

We hope to see you there!

A vibrant watercolor illustration depicts a busy city street. Tall buildings rise in the background, with a striking architectural structure featuring a green roof in the foreground. Trees with bare branches line the sidewalk, while cars are parked along the curb. The color palette includes warm yellows and soft browns, enhancing the urban scene.
A busy outdoor scene featuring people gathered around a large, reflective sculpture resembling a bean. The urban skyline and buildings are visible in the background, with a variety of colorful outfits worn by the individuals. Some people are taking photos, while others are simply enjoying the space.
Two people walk hand-in-hand past autumn trees with orange leaves. A vibrant theater sign in the background reads "Gago." Other pedestrians stroll along a bustling street adorned with fallen leaves.
A vibrant street scene featuring colorful buildings, a vintage car, and a dog. Two people are visible: one on a motorcycle and another standing nearby. Plastic bags are scattered on the ground. The atmosphere is lively and artistic.
A watercolor illustration of a cemetery scene with various gravestones and crosses surrounded by vibrant flowers. The background is slightly dark, enhancing the contrast with the colorful floral decorations. The artwork captures a serene and reflective atmosphere.
A colorful watercolor illustration of a lively art gallery scene, featuring arched architecture, vibrant art displays on the walls, and people mingling in the foreground, one woman is holding a notepad.
A colorful watercolor illustration depicting a busy street scene with people walking, some in hats. A vendor cart is visible, and a red awning adds a pop of color. In the background, buildings feature signage and a few birds are flying in the sky. The overall mood is lively and urban.
A watercolor painting depicting a city street scene at dusk. A cyclist in a yellow helmet rides past, while buildings line the street adorned with twilight hues. Traffic signals glow and vehicles can be seen, creating a lively urban atmosphere.

Workshop Structure

This workshop has two options available for purchase: Live Access or Recorded Access.

Live Access includes the opportunity to join the 2-hour workshop call, with an additional 30 minutes for asking questions, sharing art, and receiving feedback from the instructor.

Recorded Access includes all workshop materials and access to the 2-hour workshop recording for those who wish to work at their own pace. The recording is available the week following the live call date.

All participants, regardless of access level, will have access to the workshop recording a minimum of twelve months after the purchase date. We also invite you to join the Art Toolkit Community, a space for people registered for our workshops to share art, creative musings, questions, and inspiration! After signing up for any of our workshops, watch for the Art Toolkit Community invitation in your inbox to get started.

Registration Details

Select either “Live Access” or “Recorded Access” and add to cart. Important: you are not registered until you have completed checkout.

We will send you a payment receipt by email. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail folder, and add hello@arttoolkit.com to your contacts.

When you have completed checkout, you’re in!

You will receive an email with an invite link to our learning platform, Circle. If you already have an account, this link will add your new workshop to your Dashboard. The access details and syllabus will be under your Course Dashboard.

Need help with Circle? Find answers to frequently asked questions here. For other inquiries, please send us an email, and we’ll help you out.

Note: Live Access requires a computer with a reliable internet connection.

About Jenny Jing Zhang

A person holds a wooden chair above their head while standing outdoors. They wear a black shirt and colorful bracelets, with laundry hanging in the background. Sketches of various chair designs are displayed on a banner behind them.

Jenny Jing Zhang is an artist, illustrator, and architectural designer based in Chicago. Known for her lively urban sketches and playful approach to drawing, she captures the spirit of cities around the world with fluid lines and expressive color. Jenny teaches workshops internationally and believes in making art joyful, approachable, and full of curiosity.
An artist sites on a rock, dipping a paintbrush in a Pocket Palette.

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