I'm nearer 70 than 60 and have decided that I want to start sketching. I'm still working and have just started carving, but want another hobby that's good for hand eye co-ordination and something that I can do in the winter months. I've watched a few of videos from Toby and I'm going to go over some videos again and bite the bullet and get some supplies. My main concerns. Can can I draw, no. Am I confident enough to start, I hope so. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion in a way that doesn't presume your audience is at the top of their game.
I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your excellent content here on RUclips as well as your "Bundle" course on your website. It is making a huge impact on my work. A million thank yous.
I have managed to do a first-page-drawing in my sketchbook! Hurrah! Yippie! I have allowed myself to make an ugly drawing and it worked! I am actually quite pleased with myself, it turned out quite good. - - - Hmmmh ... and I now have a new problem because of it!! It's because, I do feel now, that my next drawing needs to be at least as good as the first one! I don't want to spoil my sketchbook ...
Just what I needed. Went out yesterday thinking I would do some sketching. It didn’t happen. I think I get to concerned on the finished product rather than the process.
That was really brave of you. My first venture out was yesterday and I was not brave enough to leave my front gate. bu instead I sketched my home from the garden.
I’d definitely recommend your Ten Days of Sketching course! It really helped me to loosen up - I was a ‘hung up on the detail’ type of sketcher, but have learnt such a lot from you! Thank you Toby 🙏
I’m so grateful to have found your page. I drew the loose figures last night and was so surprised I got the hang of it pretty easily. So I’ll be learning a lot from you going forward.
Normal. I used to start my first page with the Year and 12 balloons. The 12 balloons colored in with the 12 paints in my pallet. A lot of folks draw their pallet and paint in the wells or draw their kit components. I saw one with a world map (continent) outline of where the person was going to be doing drawings.
"something big enough that it becomes a little bit more of a challenge but small enough that it's achievable and convenient"👍💯I love how practical and achievable it is. the results are truly rewarding in the long run. thank you for another great video Toby!😀
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I appreciate your videos. They are very encouraging because I gave up ink drawing two years ago. I’ll be doing your ten day course and follow some of your other tutorials. Thank you!
My main problem is actually getting off my butt and doing it. I woke up this morning determined to get started. I picked out a sketchbook, I filled up my fountain pens and watched the first video in the ten day sketching course then the day just drifted away from me…….
Hi Toby, thank you so much for another great informative video, you have really helped me develop me passion and looseness when it comes to watercolour and now I have added line too and i love it! I really loved the flower sketches you briefly shown, i would love it if you could ever find time to do a video on sketching more florals in your style. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos! Ive also signed up to your skillshare page now also. Have a wonderful 2024!
I think more frequent is better - we solidify skills, knowledge and motor skills in our sleep. For me I would feel more improvement drawing little and often. I have no science to back this up though!
@@TobySketchLoose Actually, the science does back you up, Toby. "Spaced practice" works best for every subject. I used to teach, and I've read some of that research!
I'm nearer 70 than 60 and have decided that I want to start sketching. I'm still working and have just started carving, but want another hobby that's good for hand eye co-ordination and something that I can do in the winter months. I've watched a few of videos from Toby and I'm going to go over some videos again and bite the bullet and get some supplies. My main concerns. Can can I draw, no. Am I confident enough to start, I hope so.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion in a way that doesn't presume your audience is at the top of their game.
My pleasure, have fun!
Some great tips, my main "stopping point" is inspiration as to what to draw / sketch, and starting to put pen to paper. 😀
I'd like to take this opportunity to say thank you for all your excellent content here on RUclips as well as your "Bundle" course on your website. It is making a huge impact on my work. A million thank yous.
My pleasure! Thankyou for your support! Means a lot
I have managed to do a first-page-drawing in my sketchbook! Hurrah! Yippie! I have allowed myself to make an ugly drawing and it worked!
I am actually quite pleased with myself, it turned out quite good. - - - Hmmmh ... and I now have a new problem because of it!! It's because, I do feel now, that my next drawing needs to be at least as good as the first one! I don't want to spoil my sketchbook ...
Just what I needed. Went out yesterday thinking I would do some sketching. It didn’t happen. I think I get to concerned on the finished product rather than the process.
That was really brave of you. My first venture out was yesterday and I was not brave enough to leave my front gate. bu instead I sketched my home from the garden.
Great job!!!
I’d definitely recommend your Ten Days of Sketching course! It really helped me to loosen up - I was a ‘hung up on the detail’ type of sketcher, but have learnt such a lot from you! Thank you Toby 🙏
My pleasure 😁😊
I’m so grateful to have found your page. I drew the loose figures last night and was so surprised I got the hang of it pretty easily. So I’ll be learning a lot from you going forward.
I'm not gonna lie, I think I'm more nervous to start drawing in my sketchbook then I realize 😅
Totally normal.
I always start on a random page, and at some point later make the first page a 'title' page or cover page ❤
Normal. I used to start my first page with the Year and 12 balloons. The 12 balloons colored in with the 12 paints in my pallet. A lot of folks draw their pallet and paint in the wells or draw their kit components. I saw one with a world map (continent) outline of where the person was going to be doing drawings.
Me too…I don’t want to mess up my book…so I never start. Tried once or twice long ago and it was quite fun. 😁
Me too, it's a feeling that's normal and doesn't seem to go
Always enjoy your videos I am obsessed with sketching and drawing- I am have neglected housework in favour of drawing! Don’t tell anyone 😀
Sounds like an ideal life ;)
I love your videos, the way you sketch - its beautiful, the way you make it simple et loose! I thank you very much! 😊
"something big enough that it becomes a little bit more of a challenge but small enough that it's achievable and convenient"👍💯I love how practical and achievable it is. the results are truly rewarding in the long run. thank you for another great video Toby!😀
Have fun 😁
I love your sketches…your videos are fun…thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Great, practical suggestions to help us get pen to paper every day. Toby is a *very* generous teacher.
Thankyou ☺️
Really love these little sketches.
Thanks
Thank you! You teach us that there is a way forward without beating ourselves up over things that didn’t go so well.
You are so welcome!
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Great course just finished it. 😊
I appreciate your videos. They are very encouraging because I gave up ink drawing two years ago. I’ll be doing your ten day course and follow some of your other tutorials. Thank you!
Thankyou
Thanks again for good tips to follow.
My pleasure!
Just discovering you, Toby. Thanks for your wonderful way of encouragement. Will be watching much more of you!
Awesome! Thank you!
My main problem is actually getting off my butt and doing it. I woke up this morning determined to get started. I picked out a sketchbook, I filled up my fountain pens and watched the first video in the ten day sketching course then the day just drifted away from me…….
One of my New Year's goals --thanks, Toby! :)
You can do it!
Thank you for your awesome video. I decided to spend time this year to do more sketches. So much appreciated for your encouragement. 👏👍
You are so welcome!
Thank you, Toby. Your videos are always so inspiring. I've started doing thumb nails because of your channel, and they are so helpful.
I'm so glad!
Hi Toby, thank you so much for another great informative video, you have really helped me develop me passion and looseness when it comes to watercolour and now I have added line too and i love it! I really loved the flower sketches you briefly shown, i would love it if you could ever find time to do a video on sketching more florals in your style. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos! Ive also signed up to your skillshare page now also. Have a wonderful 2024!
You are so welcome have a lovely new year! The flowers, btw, are coming to Skillshare soon!
Thanks again Toby🙂👌
Any time!
This is really helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Toby ...
Pleasure
Great video! I really enjoyed seeing your own examples. Lovely reminders for sketching 😊 thank you!
You are so welcome!
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Thanks for this advice 😊
No worries!
Great help thankyou. Could you please tell me the water colours you use , a small travel set is something I’d like to try. Thanks again
In the description
I’ve got several sketch books that I don’t want to ruin with sketches.
😂
hehe I know the feeling!
Same 🤣
Nice
Ta!
👍
serious question - is it better to draw 10 minutes a day or 3 hours a week? (that could mean only 1 day a week)
I think more frequent is better - we solidify skills, knowledge and motor skills in our sleep. For me I would feel more improvement drawing little and often. I have no science to back this up though!
@@TobySketchLoose Actually, the science does back you up, Toby. "Spaced practice" works best for every subject. I used to teach, and I've read some of that research!
I do so much better when I copy what you do rather than choosing what to sketch myself. Hmm.
It's a natural post of progression 😀
Have to be first! Not sure why, though 😂
it's 5am
@@humanharddrive1 Really? My clock said 3 p.m. 😂
It;s very imoprtant that someone is first ;)
@@TobySketchLoose Indeed 🤣
This is SO USEFUL - thank you
Glad it was helpful!