Experimental Urban Sketching: Can I Paint from Dark to Light?

The standard approach when painting watercolors is that of working from light to dark. However, I take great joy in bending and challenging rules. I've seen a number of great artists not follow this order and get wonderful results. In this tutorial, I explore if I can do so too.
I am a regular urban sketcher, actively involved with Urbansketchers Mumbai chapter. I love sketching outdoors using a line and wash watercolor technique. My technique relies upon identifying big shapes and gently building values.
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The materials I use in this demo are as follows:
Paper: ArtLounge Artist's Watercolour Paper. A4
Paints: 9 assorted artist grade watercolours
Brushes: 4, 8, 12 round, Escoda Versatil, local flat brush
Pens: Sailor Fude fountain pen (Carbon Black ink), white glass pencil, white gel pen
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[@Albireo8]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@linewashbirb1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donnabuttons1]

Good job! I too jump around, with darks and lights, not limiting myself to traditional watercolour methods.. I never have. Loving this channel. I sense a binge-watch coming on 😂.

[@linewashbirb1]

Binge-watchers are most welcome!
When sketching outdoors, experiencing a space trumps 'proper' technique. If I'm enjoying my morning, the sketch is inevitably a successful one.

[@jeannes]

Nicely done, you made the scene look cozy

[@linewashbirb1]

Thank you very much!

[@Coco-ne5ix]

I’m really enjoying watching your process. I really appreciate you explaining why you do things too. Are you using hot press or cold press paper?

[@linewashbirb1]

This isn't great paper tbh. Just some in-house brand my local shop stocks. The pack says cold-press, but it is a lot smoother than any other cold-press paper I've used.