Vintage Sketches In Your Pocket
Turn Your Favorite Places Into A Pocket-Sized Vintage Sketchbook
… even when you can't draw a straight line!
Walking through your city with a small pocket sketchbook and turning any scene you love into your personal collection of memories…
Looking at a scene and instantly know where to begin... instead of feeling overwhelmed by details or drawing rules...
Filling your sketchbook with nostalgic sketches that capture the feeling of the places you’ve visited - in a way photographs never can.
Have you ever seen something like this and thought:
"It looks cool. I want to try it too..."
But when you sit down to draw, it’s not that simple.
You look at the scene… then at your blank page, and you have no idea where to start.
So you do what most people do - turn to tutorials.
They teach shading, perspective, proportions.
All the things that are supposed to make your sketches look “correct.”
But here’s the problem:
They don’t actually teach you how to sketch what you see in real life.
Most of them use photos which are controlled, simple, already “perfect” references.
Not a real street. Not a real building.
Not a scene full of chaos and details.
And they’re all over the place.
No clear process. No structure.
Just random techniques that don’t come together.
So you spend weeks… even months… learning.
Only to sit in front of a real scene…a street, a café, a building...
And feel completely lost again.
Too many details. Too much going on.
You try to draw everything…
And end up with something that feels flat and lifeless. Not what you imagined.
NOT something you look back and proudly say:
“I made it!”
And that’s when the thought creeps in:
“Maybe I just don’t have the talent for this.”
But what if the only thing standing between you... and a sketch you're proud of was the right practice?
After 5 years of sketching - here’s what I eventually realized:
It’s not that you lack talent.
And it’s not that you need more practice.
It’s that you’ve been practicing the WRONG way.
Because sketching from real life isn’t about trying to capture everything.
It’s about knowing how to see the scene differently.
How to break a complex scene down into something simple you can actually follow.
So instead of feeling overwhelmed…
You can look at any building, any street, any scene…
And know exactly where to start and how to build it step by step.
Without years of trial and error, or getting stuck in endless theory.
All you need is one quiet moment, a pen and a little guidance from someone who makes it feel possible.
And here I am. I'll show you step-by-step.
But first, let me introduce myself...
Hi! I’m Eileen.
I’ve spent the last 5 years filling thousands of pages with sketches - and helping my friends learn how to sketch amazing scenes.
My journey into urban sketching didn’t start with beautiful drawings.
It starts with just curiosity and some imperfect lines.
Over time, I began carrying a small sketchbook and capturing all the places I visited.
Those quick sketches slowly turned into something special:
Not perfect drawings, but personal visual memories of the places I’ve been.
And I want to be honest with you...
It took me 5 years of trial and error to discover the simple approach I now use for my unique style of recording the moments:
Vintage Pocket Sketches
The good news?
You don’t have to spend 5 years figuring it out by yourself.
Because I’ve turned what I learned into a simple course you can follow step-by-step.
Introducing for the first time ever…
The "Vintage Sketches In Your Pocket" Course
A simple way to sketch nostalgic scenes from your city… FUN and EASY.
Module 1:
Start Sketching - The Setup That Makes It Easy
Starting is the most important step and most beginners miss one key detail. This isn’t just about sketching.
In this first module, I’ll show you my sketchbook, the simple materials I use, and how to set everything up so your sketches instantly feel more natural, effortless, and ready to take anywhere.
A look inside my pocket sketchbook and how simple, imperfect sketches can capture the feeling of a place better than photos
You think you need a lot of tools to start… wrong. A few simple materials are more than enough
A pocket-sized sketch kit (pen, watercolor, sketchbook) to create that vintage feel - ready take anywhere so you’re never stuck thinking “I’ll sketch later”
The #1 warm-up exercise I use before every sketch to loosen your hand and improve your lines instantly - start with just your pencil
Set up your sketchbook so you’re ready to sketch anytime, anywhere
Module 2:
Your First Sketches - Small Details That Build Confidence
Before sketching full buildings, you’ll start with the small details that make up every scene — like windows, doors, and simple street elements.
This is the fastest way to build confidence, so you can quickly develop the control you need to sketch complete scenes without feeling overwhelmed.
It might feel like you should start with full buildings but small details are where confidence builds the fastest
Sketch your first window, door, and street detail in minutes. No overwhelm, no second-guessing
Start each sketch with a few simple anchor points so you always know where to place your lines
Use a pencil to sketch freely and adjust as you go so you don’t feel pressure to get it perfect the first time
Add simple hatching lines to create depth and shadow using just a few strokes
Learn how to sketch clean, recognizable details that you can later reuse in any building or street scene
Module 1:
Start Sketching - The Setup That Makes It Easy
Starting is the most important step and most beginners miss one key detail. This isn’t just about sketching.
In this first module, I’ll show you my sketchbook, the simple materials I use, and how to set everything up so your sketches instantly feel more natural, effortless, and ready to take anywhere.
A look inside my pocket sketchbook and how simple, imperfect sketches can capture the feeling of a place better than photos
You think you need a lot of tools to start… wrong. A few simple materials are more than enough
A pocket-sized sketch kit (pen, watercolor, sketchbook) to create that vintage feel - ready take anywhere so you’re never stuck thinking “I’ll sketch later”
The #1 warm-up exercise I use before every sketch to loosen your hand and improve your lines instantly - start with just your pencil
Set up your sketchbook so you’re ready to sketch anytime, anywhere
Module 2:
Your First Sketches - Small Details That Build Confidence
Before sketching full buildings, you’ll start with the small details that make up every scene — like windows, doors, and simple street elements.
This is the fastest way to build confidence, so you can quickly develop the control you need to sketch complete scenes without feeling overwhelmed.
It might feel like you should start with full buildings but small details are where confidence builds the fastest
Sketch your first window, door, and street detail in minutes. No overwhelm, no second-guessing
Start each sketch with a few simple anchor points so you always know where to place your lines
Use a pencil to sketch freely and adjust as you go so you don’t feel pressure to get it perfect the first time
Add simple hatching lines to create depth and shadow using just a few strokes
Learn how to sketch clean, recognizable details that you can later reuse in any building or street scene
Module 3:
Your First Building - From Simple Shapes to a Clear Sketch
Now it’s time to draw your first full building using a real reference. You’ll sketch a classic Brooklyn row house in clean black & white.
After completing this module, you’ll have a simple method to break any building down into clear shapes so you always know where to start and what to draw next.
You think drawing a building starts with lines… wrong. It starts with a few well-placed points
The Anchor Dot method to help you turn any building into simple, drawable shapes in seconds without guessing proportions
Turn those shapes into a clean, confident sketch without getting lost in details
Add light hatching to give your building depth and make it feel more solid
Follow along step-by-step as you go from blank page → your first complete building
Module 4:
Bring It To Life - Your First On-Location Street Sketch
Now you’ll take everything you’ve learned and sketch a real café on location — not from a photo. This is where your sketch starts to feel alive, as you learn how to simplify what you see and turn it into a beautiful, vintage-style piece.
Most people assume color is the hardest part but it’s actually the simplest step once you know what to look for
How to sketch a real café on location even when the scene feels busy or distracting
What to focus on (and what to ignore) so you don’t get overwhelmed by everything around you
Turn a real-life scene into a clean, structured sketch without trying to copy every detail
The simple way to add watercolor without needing any prior experience or worrying about mistakes
Follow along step-by-step as you turn what you see in front of you into a finished piece you’d actually want to share or keep in your sketchbook
Module 3:
Your First Building - From Simple Shapes to a Clear Sketch
Now it’s time to draw your first full building using a real reference. You’ll sketch a classic Brooklyn row house in clean black & white.
After completing this module, you’ll have a simple method to break any building down into clear shapes so you always know where to start and what to draw next.
You think drawing a building starts with lines… wrong. It starts with a few well-placed points
The Anchor Dot method to help you turn any building into simple, drawable shapes in seconds without guessing proportions
Turn those shapes into a clean, confident sketch without getting lost in details
Add light hatching to give your building depth and make it feel more solid
Follow along step-by-step as you go from blank page → your first complete building
Module 4:
Bring It To Life - Your First On-Location Street Sketch
Now you’ll take everything you’ve learned and sketch a real café on location — not from a photo. This is where your sketch starts to feel alive, as you learn how to simplify what you see and turn it into a beautiful, vintage-style piece.
Most people assume color is the hardest part but it’s actually the simplest step once you know what to look for
How to sketch a real café on location even when the scene feels busy or distracting
What to focus on (and what to ignore) so you don’t get overwhelmed by everything around you
Turn a real-life scene into a clean, structured sketch without trying to copy every detail
The simple way to add watercolor without needing any prior experience or worrying about mistakes
Follow along step-by-step as you turn what you see in front of you into a finished piece you’d actually want to share or keep in your sketchbook
Module 5:
Your Final Sketch — Turn Any Building into a Vintage Sketch
Now you’ll bring everything together to sketch a more detailed, eye-catching building without feeling overwhelmed. This is where you’ll see how the same simple approach scales into something that looks far more advanced than it actually is.
You think detailed buildings are harder to draw… wrong. They just require the same simple process, applied step by step
Break a complex landmark (like a historic building or castle) into simple, clear shapes using the same Anchor Dot method
Turn those shapes into a clean, confident sketch without getting lost in small details
How to add subtle watercolor to create a complete vintage-style piece
Follow along step-by-step as you go from blank page → a fully finished sketch
Module 5:
Your Final Sketch — Turn Any Building into a Vintage Sketch
Now you’ll bring everything together to sketch a more detailed, eye-catching building without feeling overwhelmed. This is where you’ll see how the same simple approach scales into something that looks far more advanced than it actually is.
You think detailed buildings are harder to draw… wrong. They just require the same simple process, applied step by step
Break a complex landmark (like a historic building or castle) into simple, clear shapes using the same Anchor Dot method
Turn those shapes into a clean, confident sketch without getting lost in small details
How to add subtle watercolor to create a complete vintage-style piece
Follow along step-by-step as you go from blank page → a fully finished sketch
Why you'll be paying less for this course
The course price is $97
But that’s not the price you’ll be paying today.
You see…
The page you’re seeing right now is a beta test.
I’m not sure I can give my personal attention to more than 100 people who will buy this program.
And I want you to get results…
So I’ll be giving you the course for a fraction of that price.
Just for me to see if I can actually handle getting support tickets from 100 people.
If I can then I’ll just start selling it for $97.
If not…
Then I’ll pull the page off the internet altogether and you’ll never see it again.
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Now Only
$47
One-time payment.
Lifetime access forever.
P.S. If the next page doesn’t load... then you’re too late
Plus You'll Be Backed By My Unconditional Money Back Guarantee
You don’t have to decide right now.
Get access today and try it out for yourself over the next 30 days.
If it’s not for you, just send us a quick email at hello@pocketsketchacademy.com and you’ll get your money back within 24 hours. No question asked.
You either love what you create… or you don’t pay for it.
And to help you go even further…
I want to make this as easy as possible for you to actually start sketching and keep going without getting stuck.
So I’ve included a few extra resources to help you along the way:
Get 3 FREE Bonuses If You Join Now
🎁Bonus #1: The Essential Sketching Kit (Shopping List)
You’re ready to start sketching but not sure what to buy?
This one-page guide removes that final obstacle.
I'll give you all the exact tools I use including pens, sketchbooks, and watercolor with direct links to the exact product so you can get set up quickly without wasting time guessing what to buy.
Price: $12 Yours FREE
🎁Bonus #2: The Sketch Ideas Cheat Sheet
Turn everyday moments into sketch ideas.
This simple guide will help you spot sketch-worthy scenes anywhere so you never get out of ideas to sketch.
Price: $12 Yours FREE
🎁Bonus #3: How To Take Photos Of Your Sketches
Want to share your vintage sketches on social media like this?
This short, simple guide will show you how to capture clean, beautiful photos of your sketches using just natural light and your phone without any camera or editing skills
Price: $17 Yours FREE
🎁Bonus #1: The Essential Sketching Kit (Shopping List)
You’re ready to start sketching but not sure what to buy?
This one-page guide removes that final obstacle.
I'll give you all the exact tools I use including pens, sketchbooks, and watercolor with direct links to the exact product so you can get set up quickly without wasting time guessing what to buy.
Price: $12 FREE
🎁Bonus #2: The Sketch Ideas Cheat Sheet
Turn everyday moments into sketch ideas.
This simple guide will help you spot sketch-worthy scenes anywhere so you never get out of ideas to sketch.
Price: $12 FREE
🎁Bonus #3: How To Take Photos Of Your Sketches
Want to share your vintage sketches on social media like this?
This short, simple guide will show you how to capture clean, beautiful photos of your sketches using just natural light and your phone without any camera or editing skills
Price: $17 FREE
Here’s Everything You're Getting So Far:
Module 1: Start Sketching - The Setup That Makes It Easy
Module 2: Your First Sketches - Small Details That Build Confidence
Module 3: Your First Building - From Simple Shapes to a Clear Sketch
Module 4: Bring It To Life - Your First On-Location Street Sketch
Module 5: Your Final Piece - Turn Any Building into a Vintage Sketch
Plus These Bonuses:
🎁Bonus #1: The Essential Sketching Kit - Shopping List (value: $12)
🎁Bonus #2: The Sketch Ideas Cheat Sheet (value: $12)
🎁Bonus #3: The Phone Photography Setup for Sketches (value: $17)
Total Value: $138
But now you get everything for just: $47
Total Value: $138
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Lifetime access forever.
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Lifetime access forever.
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But why stop here?...
🎁Early Bird Bonus🎁
Adding Trees & Greenery To Your Sketch 🌳
Most beginners struggle with adding trees and greenery to their sketch and almost no one teaches it properly.
So in this short, practical video, you’ll learn how to add plants, trees, and greenery in a loose, simple way so they enhance your sketch instead of making it look messy or overwhelming.
The simple way to sketch trees and plants using loose shapes so they don’t overpower your building
How to suggest greenery with just a few strokes instead of drawing every leaf
Where to add green (and where to leave it out) so your sketch stays clean and balanced
Add natural-looking color to trees and plants without ruining your sketch or overworking it
Price: $27 Yours FREE before the timer ends
🎁Early Bird Bonus🎁
Adding Trees & Greenery To Your Sketch 🌳
Most beginners struggle with adding trees and greenery to their sketch and almost no one teaches it properly.
So in this short, practical video, you’ll learn how to add plants, trees, and greenery in a loose, simple way so they enhance your sketch instead of making it look messy or overwhelming.
The simple way to sketch trees and plants using loose shapes so they don’t overpower your building
How to suggest greenery with just a few strokes instead of drawing every leaf
Where to add green (and where to leave it out) so your sketch stays clean and balanced
Add natural-looking color to trees and plants without ruining your sketch or overworking it
Price: $27 Yours FREE before the timer ends
P.S. This bonus is only available if you enroll before the timer ends.
After that, it will be removed forever.
Total Value: $165
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Frequently Asked Questions
Need help? hello@pocketsketchacademy.com
That’s exactly who this is for.
You don’t need any experience — the process is simple, loose, and designed to help you start sketching right away.
You’ll start sketching from the first lessons.
Most people complete their first full sketch within a few hours - not weeks of practice.
Yes, and that’s the whole point.
You don’t need to travel anywhere special.
Everyday places like cafés, streets, small corners become meaningful once you start sketching them.
That’s exactly why I create this.
Instead of long, time-consuming pieces, you’ll create small vintage sketches in just a few minutes with no big setup, no pressure.
The pocket size makes it easy to start, finish, and carry anywhere, so sketching fits naturally into your day.
Ideally: a small sketchbook, a pen, and some watercolor.
You’ll also get a simple materials guide so you know exactly what to use without overspending.
No. You don’t.
While I recommend them to create that nostalgic vintage feel and make sketching more portable, you can start with just a pen or pencil and paper.
In fact, in the early modules, you’ll learn how to sketch using only the basics.
After you pay and sign up you will receive an email link with an access password to your personal cabinet where all course materials are already in place.
Having trouble with course access? You can email hello@pocketsketchacademy.com for support.
You have unlimited time access to the course. You can take the course at your convenience, at your own pace.
Yes, you can. You do not run any risks. If the course doesn't meet your expectations within the first 30 days of purchase, we'll give you a full refund on your card, no questions asked. Just email our hello@pocketsketchacademy.com
Yes. English subtitles are included.
Yes, you can.
This is a sketching course, so you can simply watch and follow along visually. Everything is done slowly, step-by-step, making it easy to understand even without strong English.
Yes. In that case, when you register for the course please provide us with the email address of the person you want to receive the gift, and you will receive an authorization letter and access to your personal account.
Here’s Everything You're Getting Now For Just $47:
Lifetime access to 5 in-depth modules of The 'Vintage Sketches In Your Pocket' Course — with step-by-step guidance, simple sketching methods, and complete projects from blank page to finished sketchbook
(value: $97)
Module 1: Start Sketching - The Setup That Makes It Easy
Module 2: Your First Sketches - Small Details That Build Confidence
Module 3: Your First Building - From Simple Shapes to a Clear Sketch
Module 4: Bring It To Life - Your First On-Location Street Sketch
Module 5: Your Final Piece - Turn Any Building into a Vintage Sketch
Plus These Bonuses:
🎁Bonus #1: The Essential Sketching Kit - Shopping List (value: $12)
🎁Bonus #2: The Sketch Ideas Cheat Sheet (value: $12)
🎁Bonus #3: The Phone Photography Setup for Sketches (value: $17)
🎁Early Bird Bonus: Adding Trees & Greenery To Your Sketch (value: $27)
Total Value: $165
Total Value: $165
Now Only
$47
One-time payment.
Lifetime access forever.
P.S. If the next page doesn’t load... then you’re too late
Total Value: $165
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$47
One-time payment.
Lifetime access forever.
P.S. If the next page doesn’t load... then you’re too late
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