Lisbon Sketching Tour and Discover Hidden Views and Art

A very relaxing experience

Joined as a solo participant and felt comfortable right away. Sitting on stone steps sketching street scenes alongside a small group of people was a surprisingly grounding experience. Very casual and friendly setup.

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A quiet afternoon spent sketching

Nice change of pace from the usual sightseeing. The pace was slow, which was helpful given Lisbon’s hills. Sitting down for 20 minutes at a time to sketch really makes you pay attention to details in the architecture that you usually just walk past.

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One-on-one Tour just for me!

This was an amazing sketching tour! In a one-on-one private tour of the neighbourhoods surrounding Barrio Alta, Nat guided both my hand and my eye to develop more confidence in my urban sketching skills and to see some of the hidden gems of the area. She adapted the program to fit my physical needs since the marble cobblestones here can be difficult for my knee, but also my artistic development needs since I am more accustomed to a “quick and dirty” drawing style that sometimes sacrifices accuracy for expression. Nat helped me slow down so that my hand and eye were in sync and I could fall into flow. She also fed my information about the history of Portugal and Lisbon and answered my many questions. I hope to see her current exhibit at the natural history museum before we leave and loved her company. It felt like meeting a new friend and getting to know her home town all at once. I took the rest of my family to a few of our sketching spots so that they too could benefit. Thank you again Nat and I hope your endeavours continue growing.

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Lisbon inspired!

This is an activity I’ve actually lead professionally in another European capital for decades as an US art school faculty member and I can testify that Natercia has her craft down-pat! Her breadth of knowledge of the city is impressive and I appreciated her constant attention to satisfying my specific interests about Lisbon, its culture, its history and the different environments we traversed while drawing. An experience not to be missed if you love to draw and want to see the city from a whole different light. Highly recommended.

Response from the operator: Thank you — high praise indeed from someone who knows what it takes to lead an experience like this well. Lisbon has a particular quality of light and texture that rewards those who stop to look properly, and we're glad the day offered that. Hope the sketches turned out beautifully. Rui

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ABSOLUTE 5-STARS! 🚀

Natercia is the insider's insider 😊, knowing exactly which art spots to hit and which hidden gems to sneak in. She's been a perfect guide for our Bridgewater State University, Massachusetts art students, immersing them in Lisbon's vibrant art scene. Over eight years, she's worked with me and my groups in multiple capacities, providing valuable insights and support. The watercolor program she offers sounds like a great addition, letting visitors create postcards and memories with guidance from a professional artist and Lisbon native. Literally, teaching others HOW to see and experience Lisbon. Students have connected with her on cultural, artistic, and logistical levels, appreciating her resourcefulness beyond the study abroad experiences. One of the highlights was to match an art opening in one evening visit to the “open museum night”. We would have missed it if it wasn’t for her ear to the ground. It was fantastic.

Response from the operator: Thank you - The city has layers that only reveal themselves to those who know where to look.

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