The Urban Sketching Handbook Color First, Ink Later: A Dynamic Approach to Drawing and Painting on Location: Volume 15

The author of two books in The Urban Sketching Handbooks series-Sketch Now, Think Later and Color First, Ink Later-Mike Daikubara began carrying a sketchbook in 2000 so he could communicate better and faster at his design day job. Now he sketches daily to see, understand, and enjoy! A Japanese-American, Mike grew up between Tokyo and New York City, attending an international school with kids from all over the world. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Instagram: @mikedaikubara Urban Sketchers, an international nonprofit dedicated to fostering a global community of artists who practice on-location drawing. Their website, where you can find a list of regional chapters worldwide: urbansketchers.org Instagram: @urbansketchers Facebook: Urban Sketchers / @urbansketchers Twitter: @urbansketchers YouTube: Urban Sketchers

Introduction How This Book Was Made Approaches and Their Differences: Sketch NOW and COLOR First Subjects That Suit the Color First, Ink Later Approach 01 Essential Techniques The Five-Step Process Thinking in Layers Step 0: Penciling (Optional) Step 1: Coloring (Phase 1) Step 2: Dripping Drying Time Step 3: Inking Step 4: Coloring (Phase 2) Step 5: Finishing (Black, White, and Grays) 02 Approach and Overview Demonstration: Architecture Demonstration: Residence Demonstration: Retail Interior Demonstration: Riverside Cemetery Sketch Now, Think Later and Color First, Ink Later: Side-by-Side Comparison 03 Step-by-Step Process Color Bucket Families Using Color-Initial Layer Step-by-Step Process: Factory Building Step-by-Step Process: Construction Vehicle 04 Technique Tips and Gallery Tip 1: Greenery Tip 2: Brick Walls and Other Architectural Surfaces Tip 3: Skipping or Faking What You Can't See Tip 4: Skies Tip 5: Asymmetrical/Selective Inking Gallery Master List: Tools & Supplies About the Author