Sketching an Ornate Religious Building in 1 Watercolor Wash
A step-by-step Urban Sketching lesson with Ink & 1 Color Wash
Course Description:
Ornate buildings might look intimidating, but they're easier than you think! The key is learning to see and simplify the details.
With just a pen and one watercolor wash, you can create loose, expressive sketches that capture a building's character—quickly and stress-free. These fast sketches often have more vibrancy and energy than drawings that take hours to complete!
What you'll learn:
- How find basic perspective vanishing points to help layout the building foundation
- How to simplify a complex looking scene using bold color washes
- Techniques to loosen up and sketch with more freedom
- A complete, repeatable process to sketch on-location with confidence
Course Outline
- Introduction: Course overview
- Pen Recommendations: Tools Overview
- Step 0: Pencil Underlay - Covering Perspective in details
- Step 1: Ink – making adjustments to the pencil underlay to build structure
- Step 2: Color Wash – Watercolor wash using 1 color - Sepia
- Step 3: Finishing - Using Gray, Black & White Ink Conclusion
Introduction
Course overview, Tools & Materials
Pen Recommendations
Pen & Ink Overview
Step 0: Pencil Underlay
Covering perspective in details
Step 1: Ink
Making adjustments to the pencil underlay to build structure
Step 2: Color Wash
Watercolor wash using 1 color - Sepia
Step 3: Finishing
Using Gray, Black & White Ink
Conclusion
What's Included
- 6 Video Lessons
- 2 PDF Downloads
- Materials List
- Color List
- 6 Downloadable reference images
Meet your instructor
Hi, I’m Mike Daikubara,
Author of Sketch Now, Think Later and Color First, Ink Later. I’ve sketched daily life for years—from coffee shops to crowded streets—and taught workshops around the world.
My mission is to help people overcome hesitation and enjoy sketching. This class blends two of my favorite approaches so you can sketch anywhere, anytime, and in your own style.
“Helping you sketch now and think later… or splash on color and then think!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering if this program is the right fit for you? Here are some quick answers to common questions.
- Do I need to know how to draw?Not at all! This course is beginner-friendly and designed to build confidence.
- What supplies do I need?A pen, a brush, a small watercolor set, and a sketchbook. I’ll show you my exact kit inside.
- Can I do this at my own pace?Yes! All lessons are self-paced and available anytime.
- What is the 1 color being used in this course?It's a Sepia color. Sepia is a great color for building various levels of values as well as giving it a nostalgic feel which makes it perfect for this subject.