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The Urban Sketching Handbook Color First, Ink Later: A Dynamic Approach to Drawing and Painting on Location by Mike Yoshiaki Daikubara
Intriguing concept for sketching providing two options for quick en plein air urban sketching – one puts color in first while the other puts ink down first. I found the process of both interesting. I believe that this might be easier to see done in a workshop first with the instructor there to help out should questions arise. That said…I might be tempted to get out my pencils, pens, paper and paints to give this a try in the future…probably NOT while out and about where anybody could see me working but…who knows?
The book has many illustrations, lists of tools needed, illustrated examples of both techniques, colors used by the author and is easy to understand. I wouldn’t mind having this book in my library.
Thank you to Net Galley and Quarto Publishing Group-Quarry for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
Intriguing concept for sketching providing two options for quick en plein air urban sketching – one puts color in first while the other puts ink down first. I found the process of both interesting. I believe that this might be easier to see done in a workshop first with the instructor there to help out should questions arise. That said…I might be tempted to get out my pencils, pens, paper and paints to give this a try in the future…probably NOT while out and about where anybody could see me working but…who knows?
The book has many illustrations, lists of tools needed, illustrated examples of both techniques, colors used by the author and is easy to understand. I wouldn’t mind having this book in my library.
Thank you to Net Galley and Quarto Publishing Group-Quarry for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
Lots of great information, I just wish the pictures were bigger in the step by step descriptions.
I love Ian Fennelly’s work and was excited to read Mike Daikubara’s handbook too. I have been looking forward to reading this one as this is exactly my style and approach to urban sketching (until recently when I was learning to do it the “traditional” way). And Mike talks about this too - how some scenarios (with less time) will still warrant the sketch first, colour later method.
This was fantastic because not only does he explain the techniques, he gives rough times for each stage, and shows multiple examples of step by step on how he created his colour first/ink later paintings.
I originally borrowed this book from the library but I’m definitely going to buy a copy for myself to have on hand for future reference. This is going to enhance and improve on my style for sure.
This was fantastic because not only does he explain the techniques, he gives rough times for each stage, and shows multiple examples of step by step on how he created his colour first/ink later paintings.
I originally borrowed this book from the library but I’m definitely going to buy a copy for myself to have on hand for future reference. This is going to enhance and improve on my style for sure.
This is a great follow-up to Mike Daikubara’s book, Sketch Now, Think Later. As with his first book, Mike is warm, personable and clear in his 5-step process that suggests using watercolour to build the basis for a sketch. He provides lots of examples that show his approach, and also compares situations using both 'colours first' and 'ink first' options. This is a perfect entry into the Urban Sketching Handbook series and one of my favourites overall. Thanks, Mike!
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Some of the examples were tiny and hard to really see details, but the tips were awesome and I can’t wait to start painting something with his techniques! Pretty new to urban sketching so this has been very helpful
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Urban Sketching Handbook Color First, Ink Later is a tutorial method guide for sketching on the go. Due out 4th Jan 2022 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's 112 pages and available in flexibound and ebook formats. This is one of several books and the second book by this author in the Urban Sketching series.
This is a well written, accessible, and useful book for intermediate to advanced artists who are looking for guidance to improve their technique. The book begins with a very short introduction. Tools and specific methods and use of color and negative space aren't covered (but this information is easily accessible with the briefest online search). Instead, the page content is densely filled with good 'bite sized' tips which cover dynamic sketching by coloring basic shapes first, and filling in detail work and inking later.
The author's entire process is well documented with photo and drawn illustrations. Basic techniques are briefly covered, followed by more specific in-depth overviews, and lesson tutorials of step-by-step processes. The book also contains a useful tutorial and tips collection as well as a gallery of works for inspiration and practice.
Five stars. Definitely a worthwhile addition to the artist's reference library.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Urban Sketching Handbook Color First, Ink Later is a tutorial method guide for sketching on the go. Due out 4th Jan 2022 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's 112 pages and available in flexibound and ebook formats. This is one of several books and the second book by this author in the Urban Sketching series.
This is a well written, accessible, and useful book for intermediate to advanced artists who are looking for guidance to improve their technique. The book begins with a very short introduction. Tools and specific methods and use of color and negative space aren't covered (but this information is easily accessible with the briefest online search). Instead, the page content is densely filled with good 'bite sized' tips which cover dynamic sketching by coloring basic shapes first, and filling in detail work and inking later.
The author's entire process is well documented with photo and drawn illustrations. Basic techniques are briefly covered, followed by more specific in-depth overviews, and lesson tutorials of step-by-step processes. The book also contains a useful tutorial and tips collection as well as a gallery of works for inspiration and practice.
Five stars. Definitely a worthwhile addition to the artist's reference library.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Let me start by saying: The author is an amazing artist, and the urban sketching technique is one I will definitely try out. It might be my ARC, but the pictures in the book where so pixelated I could barely see any details in the smaller ones. I also don't like step-by-step tutorials, and while some of them were very necessary to understand the technique, I personally would not buy this book, as it did not click with me.
I am not an artist, but I am constantly learning how to paint and draw.
The Urban Sketching Handbook Color First, Ink Later is an excellent guide to visualising and sketching urban environments.
The concepts are broken down enough that even I can understand them, and the step by step processes guide the reader in how to use loose, drippy colours to block out the scene before adding the details afterwards. The end result is a dynamic illustration - the sort I aspire to one day be able to create.
There is a comparison between colour first ink later and sketch first colour later, and each method has it's benefits depending on the preferred outcome.
The author/artist includes a breakdown of his own sketch and paint kits, and I do like that most of the photographs are taken from a camera above his sketchbook as he is working. It;s an inspirational book, and one I will refer back to as I continue my own journey through art.
~Many thanks to NetGalley for a providing copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~
The Urban Sketching Handbook Color First, Ink Later is an excellent guide to visualising and sketching urban environments.
The concepts are broken down enough that even I can understand them, and the step by step processes guide the reader in how to use loose, drippy colours to block out the scene before adding the details afterwards. The end result is a dynamic illustration - the sort I aspire to one day be able to create.
There is a comparison between colour first ink later and sketch first colour later, and each method has it's benefits depending on the preferred outcome.
The author/artist includes a breakdown of his own sketch and paint kits, and I do like that most of the photographs are taken from a camera above his sketchbook as he is working. It;s an inspirational book, and one I will refer back to as I continue my own journey through art.
~Many thanks to NetGalley for a providing copy of this book in exchange for an honest review~