Very inspirational! I think all too often we become caught up in the thought that we must produced finished work and this leads to stress. The simple process of making without a set goal helps to satisfy the need to be creative and alleviates stress, which in turn leads to new creative ideas. Thank you for the reminder!
Absolutely!! I really enjoyed making this demo and wanted it to seem as natural as possible, filming can sometimes get in the way of the process but I hope this helps to encourage others to just let go and enjoy the freedom that sketchbook work can bring to their own artwork.
Awesome work and inspirational as always. I find the contrast of Buzz's personality entertaining, too...from absolute patience to full throttle in the sand and water!
Thank you kindly! Buzz is a constant source of inspiration, he's had a tough life and wasn't always treated with kindness, I'd encourage anyone to rescue a dog before buying a new puppy, who knows you could end up with a little guy like Buzz.
Welcome back Dan, I don't think you realise exactly how much you are missed when you go walk-about. *Smile* This video is a wealth of inspiration. I've never used a sketch book but am going to our local art shop tomorrow and buy one. I'm always a bit nervous with a new way of working. Silly me, I know. I tried to join your private channel (?) a couple of weeks ago, I was unable to make it work. I'm going to try again with Anne holding my hand. I've lost the link to the registration. I'll email you and you can send it to me. Thank you.
Hi Gordon, good to know you enjoyed this demo. I've neglected sketchbooks for a while but I realised that they are a great way to get ideas out quickly, try new things or just enjoy the process of making a mess. You can often pai t over pages so you build up layers. It does help to improve your technique and let yourself go. Sorry you are having trouble signing up as a member. I've put a link in the description below the video so this might help. I will send an email later.
Very inspirational! I think all too often we become caught up in the thought that we must produced finished work and this leads to stress. The simple process of making without a set goal helps to satisfy the need to be creative and alleviates stress, which in turn leads to new creative ideas. Thank you for the reminder!
Absolutely!! I really enjoyed making this demo and wanted it to seem as natural as possible, filming can sometimes get in the way of the process but I hope this helps to encourage others to just let go and enjoy the freedom that sketchbook work can bring to their own artwork.
Thank you so much. You have been one of my greatest teachers.
Wow, thanks! I'm pleased to know you have been inspired by the videos. Thanks for watching.
Awesome work and inspirational as always. I find the contrast of Buzz's personality entertaining, too...from absolute patience to full throttle in the sand and water!
Thank you kindly! Buzz is a constant source of inspiration, he's had a tough life and wasn't always treated with kindness, I'd encourage anyone to rescue a dog before buying a new puppy, who knows you could end up with a little guy like Buzz.
Very inspirational. I'm going to have a try at this. Thank you for your demonstration.
You are so welcome! Hope you have some good results. Thanks for watching.
Very appealing color palette. Inspiring video. Thanks! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊
This is great 👍 you make it look so easy. The half pages is a brill idea. Thanks 😊
Thanks so much 😊 glad you enjoyed it.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this admirable art. ❤
My pleasure 😊 good to know that you enjoyed it.
It was so nice to have you back 😊 I love to watch you making all those sketches. Thanks Dan ❤
Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed the video. More on the way.
❤❤wow Dan you arre a work horse! That was just amazing . Thanks for the inspiration and sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing your process. 🙏❤️. How do you ‘firm’ the charcoal so you can paint on it?
Always fix the charcoal with a suitable fixative. As an alternative a cheap hairspray also works.
Thank you!
Welcome back Dan, I don't think you realise exactly how much you are missed when you go walk-about. *Smile* This video is a wealth of inspiration. I've never used a sketch book but am going to our local art shop tomorrow and buy one. I'm always a bit nervous with a new way of working. Silly me, I know.
I tried to join your private channel (?) a couple of weeks ago, I was unable to make it work. I'm going to try again with Anne holding my hand. I've lost the link to the registration. I'll email you and you can send it to me. Thank you.
Hi Gordon, good to know you enjoyed this demo. I've neglected sketchbooks for a while but I realised that they are a great way to get ideas out quickly, try new things or just enjoy the process of making a mess. You can often pai t over pages so you build up layers. It does help to improve your technique and let yourself go. Sorry you are having trouble signing up as a member. I've put a link in the description below the video so this might help. I will send an email later.