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SKETCH NOW & COLOR FIRST
Online workshops

Two Creative ways to sketch the world around you - now under one online course with Mike Daikubara - Author, Sketcher, Designer Educator

Learn how to sketch anywhere, anytime, using two simple, powerful methods: a quick 3-step ink-first process, and a playful 5-step color-first process. No Experience Needed!

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Discover Two Flexible ways to Sketch!

These courses combines two creative approaches featured in Mike’s popular books:

  • Sketch Now, Think Later (3-step ink-first process)

  • Color First, Ink Later (5-step color-first process)

Both styles are fun, fast, and accessible for all levels—from absolute beginners to experienced sketchers looking to try something new.

Two Approaches. Same Goal:

Creative Confidence!

 One approach isn’t easier or harder—just different. You’ll learn both styles and learn to use each one when it feels right to you.

The created courses are 100% brand New not seen inside the 2 books.

What you'll learn

✅ Use ink-first and color-first methods in real settings
✅ Step-by-step demos and walkthroughs
✅ Build your own simple, portable sketch kit
✅ Sketch people, places, food, architecture, and more
✅ Let go of hesitation and embrace imperfection
✅ Use sketching as a creative, mindful habit

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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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Online Workshops

INK FIRST & COLOR FIRST

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Watertower Street scene

Learn to sketch this fun street scene in Color First then Inking

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Ornate Religious Building

Learn to simplify decorative details in Ink and 1 watercolor wash

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Coffee Shop Sketching

Sketching a Candle lit Glass pot Coffee, a cake and the interior

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City Skyline + a Water Fountain

Sketching a beautiful city skyline in Watercolor First approach

Coming Soon

In Person Workshops

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Sketch NOW and
COLOR first in Santa Fe
(May 11th - 15th, 2026)

This will be my 2nd year teaching a 1 week in person workshop in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. I hope you can join me!

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