Learn while Traveling with Me Drawing Retreats Learning how to draw on the go while traveling with me is the best way fully experience the urban sketching life and share these moments together! Drawing Retreat Learn while Traveling with Me Learning how to draw on the go while traveling with me is the best way fully experience the urban sketching life and share these moments together!

2026

  • Japan

    Tokyo - Fuji Kawaguchi Lake - Kyoto

  • October 25th to November 1st 2026
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2027

Japan – 25th October to 1st November 2026

Trip status: Pending

Join me in a drawing retreat across Japan, exploring Tokyo, Lake Kawaguchi with the majestic view of mount Fuji, and Kyoto.

Begin in Tokyo, sketching the contrast between vibrant city life and the ancient  temples. Then slow down at a traditional Japanese village near Lake Kawaguchi, where views of Mount Fuji inspire peaceful landscape drawing and reflection. The journey ends in Kyoto, surrounded by historic architecture, gardens, and timeless atmosphere – perfect for more detailed, contemplative work.

With guided sessions, personal feedback, and time to explore, this retreat is designed for all levels, offering a unique way to deepen your creativity while experiencing Japan’s most inspiring settings.

More details about the itinerary and price will be available soon.

Italy – 16th to 23rd May 2027

Trip status: Pending

From rolling hills to timeless hilltop villages, this drawing retreat in Tuscany invites you to slow down and immerse yourself in one of Italy’s most inspiring landscapes.

Over the course of the retreat, you’ll explore sunlit vineyards, olive groves, and historic towns, capturing the region’s warm colors, textures, and rhythms through daily sketching sessions. Mornings focus on guided exercises—composition, light, and perspective—while afternoons offer time to wander, observe, and develop your own work at a relaxed pace.

With its rich artistic heritage and ever-changing scenery, Tuscany provides the perfect setting to deepen your drawing practice, whether you’re a beginner or more experienced. This retreat is as much about creativity as it is about enjoying the beauty, atmosphere, and slower rhythm of Italian life.

More details about the itinerary and price will be available soon.

Previous Retreats

Morocco – 19th to 26th April 2026

Japan – 6th to 12th October 2025

Thailand –  23 to 29th September 2024

Andrea Deng

Architect | Illustrator

Drawing has always been an important part of Andrea’s life since childhood.
As a professional architect he often need to express ideas using hand drawings, and so his drawings became more informative and visually appealing in order to catch the audience’s interest.
In parallel Andrea started to use sketchbooks to keep track of his personal works.
He is also a passionate drawing teacher with the goal to let people discover the world through hand drawings and urban sketching.

Reviews

 

Cristina G
Cristina G
2024-07-01
Molto soddisfatta della mia prima lezione online! Andrea è davvero bravo a spiegare, è molto gentile e mi ha messa subito a mio agio. Sicuramente parteciperò ad altre lezioni in futuro. Consigliatissimo!
Daniele Atzeni
Daniele Atzeni
2024-06-09
Andrea è un artista che sa il fatto suo e insegna in maniera chiara e precisa, molto alla mano e con il fatto che i workshop sono a numero ristretto si può avere un rapporto 1:1. Aperitivo post sessione per chiacchierare e spendere un paio d'ore in compagnia. Top!!
Lucrezia Alfieri
Lucrezia Alfieri
2024-06-04
Felicissima di aver partecipato a questo workshop, è stato utile, interessante e divertente. Quattro ore a disegnare con la stilografica, prima volta per me, che sono volate. Andrea è stato molto chiaro e preciso, spiegando e svelando trucchi del mestiere. Adatto a tutti. Esperienza da ripetere, altamente consigliato!
Gladys Escobar
Gladys Escobar
2024-06-02
Workshop fantastico, spieghi benissimo, ho imparato la tecnica delle linee parallele! È ad approcciarmi con l’ink. Perfetta introduzione alla prospettiva. Altamente raccomandato!
Dario Villani
Dario Villani
2024-06-02
Un workshop chiaro e molto istruttivo. Adatto anche ai principianti. Io sono ancora all'inizio nell'approccio al disegno dal vivo e sento veramente di aver fatto un passo avanti gigantesco!

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