Introduction to Travel Sketching

Join JB Clancy and Duran Fernandez-O’Brien of ART Architects for an engaging introduction to the art of travel sketching. This hands-on course begins with a classroom session covering basic techniques and approaches to capturing places quickly and expressively. After a shared lunch, participants will head out to put their new skills into practice through on-site drawing. All supplies are provided, and the course is suitable for all skill levels—from complete beginners to those with drawing experience.

J.B. Clancy studied architectural history at Brown University under Dietrich Neumann, writing his honors thesis on Léon Krier’s then unbuilt Poundbury project. J.B. went on to study architecture at the Yale School of Architecture and was a TA for Alex Garvin’s popular Study of the City course. J.B. joined Alex in New York City in 1996 to help develop a master plan for the city’s Olympic bid. J.B. then moved to Boston and worked for Arrow Street for several years before joining ART in 2002. His interests include sustainable design, and he is a Certified Passive House Consultant. J.B. also enjoys drawing and sketching and helps organize ART’s annual drawing class. He became a partner in the firm in 2008.

Duran joined ART in 2014. A lifelong Massachusetts resident, he has called Boston home since 2008, when he began his architectural studies at Northeastern University. He received both his undergrad and MArch degrees from Northeastern. After graduation, Duran joined ART, attracted by the firm’s emphasis on hand-drawing in design. In an increasingly digital world, he finds inspiration through sketching the city and the built environment wherever he travels.

Duran lives in Jamaica Plain and enjoys staying active by playing soccer and basketball, walking with his dog (Marlo), and taking hikes outside the city