12. Construction Toronto is constantly growing and changing, with new buildings going up everywhere. While the summers are beautiful in the city, Torontonians will often joke that there are only two seasons here: Winter and Construction. Sketch by @maantuda #USkAugustPrompts2026

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11. Sounds Live music can be heard all around Toronto, from the talented street buskers to musicians inside music venues. Sketch by @pwlcreates #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

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10. Festivals On any given weekend in the summer, you’ll find multiple festivals happening at the same time around Toronto. Whether it’s food, cultural, literary, or a neighbourhood street festival it will be a bustling crowd enjoying themselves. Sketch by @andreysh555

9. Landmark Every major city around the world has an iconic structure that announces its presence in time and place. Toronto’s Gooderham Building (known as the Flatiron Building) is just that landmark and is the subject of countless photographs Sketch by @michaelsarmientoart

8. Water When the weather is nice, the Toronto waterfront is a popular destination for tourists and locals. You can also take a ferry or water taxi to visit the Toronto Islands from the waterfront. Sketch by @oksmdraws #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

7. Bridges Toronto is located on the shores of Lake Ontario, and with all the waterways that flow through the city, there are many bridges that connect the neighbourhoods. Sketch by @satori3000 #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

6. Cozy There is never a shortage of cozy cafes to enjoy a drink while sketching alone or catching up with friends. Sketch by @vfsoetikno #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

5. Library The Toronto Public Library is one of the world’s biggest and busiest public library systems, with 100 branches and 2 bookmobiles that serve neighbourhoods across the city. Sketch by @yalla_suzanni #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

4. Sports The Blue Jays have a huge fanbase not only in Toronto but all across Canada, often filling the Rogers Centre (formerly known as the SkyDome). On a nice day, the retractable roof is opened, offering a spectacular view of the CN Tower. Sketch by @leileisarmiento #USkAugustPrompts2026

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3. Old Meets New Toronto always has something new being built, and many buildings have preserved the old while constructing the new addition. Sketch by @justalillost_art #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

2. Skyline Whether you’re at the Toronto Islands, or flying in from Billy Bishop Airport, you can see the iconic Toronto skyline featuring one of the tallest free-standing structures in the world - the CN Tower. Sketch by @elena.to.art #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

1. Transit Hub For the millions of people who live and work in Toronto and the surrounding suburbs, transit hubs are an integral part of daily life. Sketch by @wwkh2o #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

USk August Prompts are here! 🎨🖌️ Sketch along with USk’s August Symposium-inspired prompts and learn a fun fact about Toronto every day. Share your urban sketches using the hashtags: #USkAugustPrompts2026 #USkSymposium2027

Join an USk Workshop in Oslo this September! Confident Urban Sketching with Watercolor and Ink by Ruud Otten Build confidence in urban sketching focusing on fast and loose lines, clear color choices, and trusting your instincts. 👉 To learn more visit: urbansketchers.org/2026/06/15/u...

18. Talking USk July Prompts 🖌️🎨 Virtually be a part of the USk Symposium in Toulouse! Share your sketches using #USkJulyPrompts2026

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USk July Prompts are here ! 🖌️🎨 14. Waiting Virtually be a part of the USk Symposium in Toulouse! Share your sketches using #USkJulyPrompts2026 @analogartistdigitalworld

Our Community Starts with Respect Every Urban Sketchers event begins with a sketchbook but what makes our community special isn’t just what we draw. It’s how we treat one another. That’s why Urban Sketchers has a Code of Conduct. 👉 Read more on our website urbansketchers.org/2026/07/09/o...

Temperatures are expected to remain high during the Symposium, take a few precautions. -Stay hydrated -Seek shade and cool spaces -Protect yourself from the sun -Take advantage of the cooler morning hours before noon. -Look out for one another. urbansketchers.org/2026/07/06/s...

To ensure a safe and efficient arrival experience for all participants, security screening will be conducted at the entrance to the Symposium Hub. 👉 Read more on our website: urbansketchers.org/2026/07/05/b... #usksymposium2026

USk July Prompts are here ! 🖌️🎨 Virtually be a part of the USk Symposium in Toulouse! Share your sketches using #USkJulyPrompts2026

Who is it for?✍😍📗 Anyone who enjoys sketching on location. If you draw on location, you’re part of the Urban Sketchers family. How do I sign up?🖊 Go to: id.urbansketchers.org Enter your name, email, and country Download and print your badge Wear it proudly urbansketchers.org/2026/06/21/u...

Join an USk Workshop in Oslo this September! Confident Urban Sketching with Watercolor and Ink by Ruud Otten 🌟This is an official Urban Sketchers workshop, and is a collaboration with USk Oslo. 👉 To learn more about the instructor and the workshop visit: urbansketchers.org/2026/06/15/u...

We are thrilled to announce that 17 new Chapters have joined the USk Community this quarter! It is wonderful to see our family continuing to grow around the world. Thank you all for being part of the Urban Sketchers Community and for helping us support and celebrate our global network of sketchers!

USk June Prompts are here! 🖌️🎨 Take part this month and capture a piece of the world around you. Share your sketches using #USkJunePrompts2026