I just want to say that 7 years after these were posted i am watching and learning alot. I must say your personality makes these videos a delight. I find myself laughing quite often at some of your comments hahaha.
What a lovey thing to say, Burnsnskii, thanks. ;-) I've always believed that humour makes learning a lot easier and I incorporate it into my classes as much as I can. If you like the surreal aspect of it, try the Freehand Spacefilling Patterns playlist and particularly the last one of the Calligraphy playlist (47, I think) where I'd certainly got the 'end of term' feeling.
I’m binge-watching this series of videos, and this is my favorite design so far. I’ve never been able to draw much of anything, but I’m suddenly drawing Celtic designs. Having the grid and circles makes drawing much less intimidating. Thank you so much!
David, thank you _so much_ for making these tutorials so clear and easy to follow. I've tried other so-called 'tutorials' and almost torn my hair out in frustration!
This one popped up as a recommendation and I'm so pleased it did. Definitely givong this a go and I'm looking forward to watching more of your video's. Thank u for sharing.👍
Your tutorials are so wonderful because I can actually do them and have success! Your sense of humor keeps me laughing! And my three husbands and I love the four heart design! Keep making more, I'll keep watching, just not longer than 5 minutes please, I have the attention span of an ant!
Hi David! I drew this for my mom right after you posted the video two years ago. Great instructions. I ran into more health issues (trigger fingers + the regular spinal cord issues) before I could finish the drawing with colored pencils and water colors...and do a celtic border. That's what I'm working on now. I love your videos, David. You and Dearing Wang certainly inspire me to get drawing again. :) I hope this finds you well and you continue to enjoy, and share, your creativity. Blessings, and Happy New Year!
Thank you brother, I appreciate your work... 😉 Our Ancient Ancestors had some serious talent 🏆...! You too, thanks again. Ireland forever, ☘️ Going there before I die is definitely on my bucket list. 😉
What a lovely thing to say, Nathan!! I wish I knew everything you need to know, but sadly I don't! Meanwhile, I'm afraid you'll have to put up with my Celtic design and calligraphy! Thank you for your very kind comment - I appreciate it :-)
I've wanted to draw Celtic knots for sometime but I can't draw a straight line with a ruler but your techniques make it easy and your quit amusing as well . thank you
I'm a mixed medium artist. I work in paint, clay, glass, fabric, plaster, metal. . . . . Pretty much anything I can get my hands onto gets incorporated into something. I love your videos and others like them. We are all creatures of out experiences and every encounter changes us. It works the same way with art. Everything we see and learn gets crammed in our head and changes the stuff that's already there. Our brain mashes and mixes and lord knows what will come flowing out?! Now where did I put that acetylene torch?
Thanks David: this technique is what I have been looking for sketching. I have been practicing overlaps with my carving, now I see to keep them a little larger and not so busy. Just what I need to practice during self isolation. I hope you and yours are well... Cheers Jerry Alliston Ontario, Canada
Hi Jerry, thanks for your kind comments. I'm glad you found my videos useful. It'll be something to do to stop you from getting cabin fever! It's a weird situation, isn't it? Me and my family are well, here in UK. Hope you are, too.
So beautiful! Mine didn't come out quite like yours, I blame the ruler I used to make my grid. A very cheap one, probably should through it out, but the way you explain it is a way I can easily learn! Great job!
@@davidnicholls100 You are such a stinker David! I hope you and your family are well and stay safe. And I truly hope you are ready to come back and teach soon!
I was using a 6B here, but for no other reason than it would show up on the video. For finished work i'd probably start with an H and finish with a 2B.
“For ladies only or gentlemen of certain persuasion”. Are you sure you want to say that? I’m not a girl, nor gay and I like the tutorial. You are actually offending everyone. Bad boy!
Yes, I live by the sea in Brighton UK. They are what are known as seagulls (herring gulls to be precise). They are a pain in the arse! They are aggressive, noisy and keep us awake at night. Someone living opposite told us that she counted over 1000 of them on our roof one day! (Don't get me started!)
Down here in Plymouth they're called Shite Hawks, I feel your pain, quite literally! One flew in my window once years ago and stole my son's dinner while he was in his high chair, they've got some front on 'em aye!
Absolutely terrible explanation. You did this with no measurements. But that's the problem. The circles cannot be hand drawn, or at least give us a size. If circles are hand drawn, you will mess up the lines as they won't connect because the circles are not uniform. You will also later mess up the hearts. Also doing this with only 1 pencil is terrible idea. Unless you have a pencil like in the video. But a normal one is not good as you need 2 to draw the square lines and another for the whole thing. Also you should have said to draw the square lightly as if it's drawn strongly it removed the whole effect. The pattern is great, but this was a terrible tutorial.
I just want to say that 7 years after these were posted i am watching and learning alot. I must say your personality makes these videos a delight. I find myself laughing quite often at some of your comments hahaha.
What a lovey thing to say, Burnsnskii, thanks. ;-)
I've always believed that humour makes learning a lot easier and I incorporate it into my classes as much as I can. If you like the surreal aspect of it, try the Freehand Spacefilling Patterns playlist and particularly the last one of the Calligraphy playlist (47, I think) where I'd certainly got the 'end of term' feeling.
Myself too as I am making sand and cement garden wall hangings
I can't believe I'm seeing this one for the first time, love it ! 👍
Thanks Patrick!
I’m binge-watching this series of videos, and this is my favorite design so far. I’ve never been able to draw much of anything, but I’m suddenly drawing Celtic designs. Having the grid and circles makes drawing much less intimidating. Thank you so much!
I like the fish entrail design best - this is my second favourite.
You're welcome, Kathy! glad to be of help.
I laughed so hard when you said Gentleman of a certain persuasion. That was brilliant!!!
some of my best friends are gay. I take the piss out of then all the time !! ;-)
Thanks for your comment, Chris!
SO cute!!!! Thanks!!! I love it!!!
David, thank you _so much_ for making these tutorials so clear and easy to follow. I've tried other so-called 'tutorials' and almost torn my hair out in frustration!
thank you so much for saying so, Sue!
I drew this and its a perfect family symbol for my wife, myself and two sons. thanks for the video.
jsmcguireIII I'm really pleased! Thank you for letting me know.
This one popped up as a recommendation and I'm so pleased it did. Definitely givong this a go and I'm looking forward to watching more of your video's. Thank u for sharing.👍
glad you liked it, Pat!!
This is absolutely great, David! Clear, concise, unstressed, and best of all - it really works. Thank you lots!
What a nice thing to say, Linda! Thank you very much! ;-) x
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Your tutorials are so wonderful because I can actually do them and have success! Your sense of humor keeps me laughing!
And my three husbands and I love the four heart design! Keep making more, I'll keep watching, just not longer than 5 minutes please, I have the attention span of an ant!
Well done Susan, and thanks for your comment.
THREE husbands!? You must be a busy girl! ;-)
Dude you are a funny man. Your tips and art are awesome. I use your methods for my wood carvings. Thanks alot
thanks, Mack ;-)
Hi David!
I drew this for my mom right after you posted the video two years ago. Great instructions.
I ran into more health issues (trigger fingers + the regular spinal cord issues) before I could finish the drawing with colored pencils and water colors...and do a celtic border.
That's what I'm working on now.
I love your videos, David.
You and Dearing Wang certainly inspire me to get drawing again. :)
I hope this finds you well and you continue to enjoy, and share, your creativity.
Blessings, and Happy New Year!
Love your videos, very user friendly and relaxing and great British humor I might add
Thank you andy, I'm glad you enjoyed them ;-)
Thank you brother, I appreciate your work... 😉
Our Ancient Ancestors had some serious talent 🏆...!
You too, thanks again.
Ireland forever, ☘️ Going there before I die is definitely on my bucket list. 😉
thanks Walter - I hope you get to Ireland one day!!😀
Hi David, I'm Xavienne, I enjoyed your tutorial. I received an idea that my artist grandson could paint this design on my plain boots. Thank you.
Thank you, this is such a great tutorial.
thanks for saying so, julie xxx
❤ muchas gracias! Me encanta!
I want David Nicholls to teach me everything I need to know forever.
What a lovely thing to say, Nathan!!
I wish I knew everything you need to know, but sadly I don't!
Meanwhile, I'm afraid you'll have to put up with my Celtic design and calligraphy!
Thank you for your very kind comment - I appreciate it :-)
I feel like this dude would be like a great horror movie voice actor
Really enjoying your videos - thank you.
In fact I bought a book on Celtic Design and I can't follow it at all - you make it all very easy to follow.
thanks for saying so, David! :-)
What a love you made!!!
Thank you for this brilliant tutorial. I was looking for something to put in the middle of a mandala for my Mother's Day drawing/gift! ;)
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Gonna try carving this now! You crack me up man!
A cute little quick knot! I like it.
Thank you! 😊
I've wanted to draw Celtic knots for sometime but I can't draw a straight line with a ruler but your techniques make it easy and your quit amusing as well . thank you
well done Richard, thanks for your comment!
I'm a mixed medium artist. I work in paint, clay, glass, fabric, plaster, metal. . . . . Pretty much anything I can get my hands onto gets incorporated into something. I love your videos and others like them. We are all creatures of out experiences and every encounter changes us. It works the same way with art. Everything we see and learn gets crammed in our head and changes the stuff that's already there. Our brain mashes and mixes and lord knows what will come flowing out?! Now where did I put that acetylene torch?
😂😂😂!
Thanks David: this technique is what I have been looking for sketching. I have been practicing overlaps with my carving, now I see to keep them a little larger and not so busy. Just what I need to practice during self isolation. I hope you and yours are well... Cheers Jerry Alliston Ontario, Canada
Hi Jerry, thanks for your kind comments. I'm glad you found my videos useful. It'll be something to do to stop you from getting cabin fever! It's a weird situation, isn't it?
Me and my family are well, here in UK. Hope you are, too.
Wow 👌 very simple method
Can show how to draw celtic shamrocks? I really enjoy the way you explain how to draw these knots. Thanks
+Steven Rose
Glad you liked them Steve!
(not sure about the shamrocks, though)
Great instructions thanks 🙏
thanks for saying so, Ethel x
God bless you
So beautiful! Mine didn't come out quite like yours, I blame the ruler I used to make my grid. A very cheap one, probably should through it out, but the way you explain it is a way I can easily learn! Great job!
Thanks for your kind comment, Ace.
I'm sure a more expensive ruler would make all the difference! ;-) lol!
@@davidnicholls100 Or perhaps a little more practice!
We need MORE, David. COME BACK, please!!! You can ask your little fairy for help. After all, she’s older now ;)
she never gets old! a bit like Peter Pan!
@@davidnicholls100 You are such a stinker David! I hope you and your family are well and stay safe. And I truly hope you are ready to come back and teach soon!
Love this one 😍😍😍
thanks Tamara
Absolutely brilliant!
Sarah Pratt glad you liked them sarah!
Thank you!
Thank you 🎉❤❤❤❤
youre welcome! xxx 💗💗💗💗💗
Beautiful.
thanks Annie ;-)
super
Thank you!!! I loved it!!!! :-)
This video helps me a lot, thank you. I always wanted to know how to draw this designe.
Thanks Leier, I'm glad it was of some help!
Yes i did it and do it all the time.pretty easy
Grazie pre i buoni consigli!!!!
Thanks Luigi! ;-)
I will try thank you
❤❤
You need to make more of these
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❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎 xxxxx
By the way, AMAZING
Thanks for saying so.
i like this one thx :D
+9marjo9
Great! glad you enjoyed it!
+9marjo9
you're welcome!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
connect them and it's a clover for st. patties
lol!
wiggle wiggle with a cethlick design
+Jakub Misiewicz
Yes, wiggle wiggle!
+David Nicholls Subscribe to me plz
+David Nicholls by the way u r a epic drawer
+Jakub Misiewicz
Thanks Jakub :-)
Que bueno lo entiendo perfectamente sin saber el idioma muchas gracias
gracias Susana, me alegro que lo hayas disfrutado! ;-)
Your work is amazing.
What type of pencil do you use?
B7? B8?
I was using a 6B here, but for no other reason than it would show up on the video. For finished work i'd probably start with an H and finish with a 2B.
Thanks
Hey man i want to show you the carving i made of this where do i contact you?
would love to see your carving, Woahful! djnicholls@hotmail.com
“For ladies only or gentlemen of certain persuasion”. Are you sure you want to say that? I’m not a girl, nor gay and I like the tutorial. You are actually offending everyone. Bad boy!
When you grid out a project do you stick to even numbers or do odd numbers also work?
odd numbers are OK
Cool
thanks
This dude is either very tired or very high
Both
Are those birds around 4:45 ?
Yes, I live by the sea in Brighton UK. They are what are known as seagulls (herring gulls to be precise). They are a pain in the arse! They are aggressive, noisy and keep us awake at night. Someone living opposite told us that she counted over 1000 of them on our roof one day! (Don't get me started!)
Down here in Plymouth they're called Shite Hawks, I feel your pain, quite literally! One flew in my window once years ago and stole my son's dinner while he was in his high chair, they've got some front on 'em aye!
I sure wish you hadn’t said anything about people’s persuasions. Why would hearts be just for women?
Fine, but your breathing is distracting,better some soft background music or silence.
Sorry for breathing; I'll try not to breathe in the next video. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.
Mr. Trevors I have 4 husbands so this video is useless so me and I can’t do the art assignment
They must keep you very busy, and I'm sure they're more fun than an art assignment! ;-) xx
Well that's not the greatest opening ever.....
Absolutely terrible explanation.
You did this with no measurements. But that's the problem. The circles cannot be hand drawn, or at least give us a size. If circles are hand drawn, you will mess up the lines as they won't connect because the circles are not uniform. You will also later mess up the hearts. Also doing this with only 1 pencil is terrible idea. Unless you have a pencil like in the video. But a normal one is not good as you need 2 to draw the square lines and another for the whole thing.
Also you should have said to draw the square lightly as if it's drawn strongly it removed the whole effect.
The pattern is great, but this was a terrible tutorial.
Wow!!! Captain Poop! such vitriol! Did you have a bad day?
Everybody else seems to like the video and they all know how to be polite!