Paint the town with Urban Anna


Beginner’s guide to drawing and painting

Step into the cozy, creative world of urban sketching. In this art tutorial book, I share how I draw and watercolor charming cafés, inviting shopfronts, and lively street scenes from around the world.

17 Easy projects

In Paint the Town, I guide you step by step through my proces, from simple drawing basics to adding watercolor magic, so you can paint your dream town without leaving home. With 17 easy projects, I help you sketch and paint globally inspired storefronts, build confidence, and develop your own style using pencil, fineliner, and watercolor.
Each project features:

  • Globally inspired storefronts, from Parisian patisseries to Irish pubs
  • Step-by-step instruction for sketching and painting details with confidence
  • Tips for developing your own style and finding inspiration in everyday scenes
  • Printed watercolor templates and downloadable tracings, so you can start painting right away!

My book is all about relaxing, feel-good creativity and finding beauty in everyday architecture, one storefront at a time 🙂

Paint the Town! will be released on October 13, 2026

Where to pre-order:

This book is also available in Dutch and Spanish.

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The Artist Behind the Brush

Hello, I’m Anna

I’m a Dutch watercolor artist who finds magic in the everyday — in the painted shopfront, the steaming teacup, the cobblestone corner. My books have traveled the world, from Amsterdam to Tokyo, London to Seoul, Paris to New York.

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Books Published

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Moments of Magic

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