@@ModelA Thanks so much Paul! I have almost done the General Lee a couple of times. I’m still working out what is important to get the real feel of it. Will do it soon though - and of course it will be soaring through the sky :)

@@StefanMarjoram I'm doing the "potty dance" in anticipation!! May I please purchase the drawing when you do?

@@ModelA Haha, if you promise never to show me the potty dance. I'll send it to you for free ;)

@@StefanMarjoram Deal! But I'm still gonna send you something.

@@Joutspots That’s really great to hear - thanks! These quick side views might not seem like much but they do actually get you to practice quite a few key skills which will be useful for more complicated stuff - and for when you’re drawing from life. I’m thinking of doing a video on it :)

@@Mopar46 Haha, thanks so much :)

@@kevinsoul9988 Thanks Kevin, so glad you’re enjoying them.

Thanks so much Caspar! Still daydreaming about one day sketching your old pickup :)

Merci very much!

Yes, I didn't have any qualms about paying a bit more for something hand made - and made with love :)

Excellent idea - thanks! I'll give it a go :)

Delighted you like the sketch. I do like to draw a Land Rover or tractor too - though usually with a bit less motion :) Good luck with the Zegra G - I think there may be a stainless version which will give fewer issues with oxidising. I'm not an expert in nibs though - very much a dabbler.

It's always nice to hear one of these little films has inspired someone to pick up a pencil again. Good luck!

Thanks!

It was a wonderful trip and it's so nice to have a few film and audio clips to remember it by. I think it's just Charlie singing - she was a bit shy in those days. Here she is singing more recently... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJfClnqYbJdln9Usi=ZSpQjxrOGhEMP_HG

As you've probably noticed with your other drawing materials - there are a few that you use all the time - even though you might have other good alternatives. I pretty much only use the large round Pentel brush. It does all I need. The thinner ones are nice with ink in - but too fine for general painting. I thought it might be fun to try a flat brush - but it wasn't as exciting as I imagined. I'd probably steer away from the cheapest ones as the points aren't great. Hope that helps.

​@@StefanMarjoram Thanks! I wasn't sure if I'd get a reply since the video is a bit older, so I went ahead and ordered the set online. Hopefully, it will be delivered by tomorrow (I was so impatient). Just wanted to try the new experiment! 😅

@ Sorry I was a bit slow in replying. Hope you manage to get a descent set - they’re a very versatile tool - especially for travelling :)

@@adeptusmechanicus7572 It was indeed. The trip of a lifetime :)

You're right, I definitely have overlooked the BMWs so far. Will try to put that right soon :)

I hope you like it! It won't feel massively different to the Ackerman if you're using the same nibs. They both feel a bit risky to have knocking around in my bag. A stainless nib might give a bit less flex but will reduce the need for removing the nibs to clean and dry them after use. Good luck!

@@michaeljosling So glad you liked it! It’s one of my favourite events :)

Haha, it would have been a long film if I did a sketch for every pen :) The scribbles on the right hand side are the sort of marks I would make when sketching.

Drawings are made with lines and he clearly demonstrates the kind of lines the various pens make. As an artist I find this very informative and useful.

@henrykirkbuss Haha, not quite sure how that happened :)

It's available on Amazon - so hopefully not too hard to get hold of - I'm sure you'd love it. The best of luck with the masters - delighted you like the films :)

@@kevinsoul9988 Thanks Kevin! Hope you’ve have a great new year too!

@@charlie1872 It was a lovely surprise for him to send one. It is a fabulous book.I’m amazed how he’s found the time to create so much work.

I visited his home and saw his collections, very impressive. An all round great guy

@ Nust watched a bbc special on Ardman, it was so interesting and entertaining .

@@caspar0777 Haha. Have a great new year Caspar!

That's nice to hear - thanks!

We sell con rods by the foot :)

So glad you found it interesting :)

Thanks very much! A very happy Christmas to you to. I wish I knew how to say that in Belgium... Vat het der Honk et Winachte schart! Did I get close? ;)

I haven't been brave enough to try yet. I reckon gouache might be good? The process would be the same. Perhaps I'll try one in the new year. Let me know how you get on. Happy Christmas!

I've had a few requests for that - I'll try to do it soon (though you could just add the extra bits to this one ;)

Duncan is still getting to grips with the handling - sadly it got away from him in a torrential downpour at Goodwood this year. But it has been straightened out and will be back soon :)

@@fernandom6811 Great to hear you’re giving it a go. I wouldn’t recommend a ruler unless you’re doing something very technical and clean looking. You might end up relying on it too much and find it hard to not use it. Also, although cars often seem to have lots of straight lines - they are often the tiniest bit curved - and very rarely perfectly straight. The trick to drawing long straight lines is to rotate the paper to an angle where you can swing your forearm from the elbow. Give it a go on some rough paper. I’m sure you’ll soon get the hang of it. (I try to avoid it on the videos because I sometimes end up with the paper out of view - but off camera I’m always turning the paper :)

@ Thanks Stefan! 😊

So glad you found it interesting. John Frye's new book is terrific too. I'll be doing a short review soon :)

So glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting :)

Haha, glad you liked them. Check out my Instagram or Fb to see the current set each day - the theme is Matchbox cars from my childhood :)

@ I will! Thanks!

Wow, thanks! That might be the nicest comment I've ever had. I always love to hear about people getting into drawing and am delighted to have played a small part. Really hope you stick to it and see some good improvements. But don't get disheartened when you don't - there are times when you make big jumps and other periods where you just have to work at it without seeing much happen. Also, here's another secret, you never get to complete it. No matter how good you get, you'll always realise there's a bit more you can learn - and improve. But that's what keeps it interesting :) Good luck! (Also, if you join me (even as a free member) on Patron, you can post sketches and use the discussion board. I'd be very happy to help if you ever want feedback or advice)

@@StefanMarjoram I just wanted to say thank you so much for your kind words! They really mean a lot to me, and it’s so encouraging to hear such positive feedback. I really appreciate the advice, and I’ll definitely keep pushing through, even on those tougher days. It’s reassuring to know that there’s always something new to learn, no matter how far I go. At the moment, I’d genuinely be so, so happy to support you in any way I can to show my gratitude for everything you do-especially considering you’re offering all of this for free! The kindness you’ve shared with me means a lot. I’ve been having a bit of trouble with my Patreon login (seems like it’s an issue on my end), but I’m definitely going to try to fix it this weekend when I have some free time. Hopefully, I’ll be able to join and support you there soon! Thanks again for everything. I truly appreciate it!

So glad you enjoyed it. And don't delay your trip. France is a touring paradise. Empty roads, . nice weather, friendly people..... and the most amazing patisseries in every village :)

So glad you found it useful. I'm definitely planning to do some more old houses again soon :)

Thanks! So glad you liked it. There are lots more :)

Wow, I'm delighted to hear I've inspired you to draw regularly - almost daily - that's amazing! Hopefully you'll have seen some good improvement over that time. Good luck with the next experiments!

Thanks very much!

Haha, I don't know if it's 'fine art' - but I do my best :)

Thanks so much - and I definitely do partake in it. I'm very happy to accept any old mumbo jumbo if there's a chance of a mince pie and a beer at the end of it ;) Hope you have a lovely Christmas too!

They were great fun ...at the start. By the end I was really struggling to find some suitable subjects :)

Thanks Kevin! I was really pleased with the charcoal too - I'll definitely be returning to it one day. As for VWs - you might like December 4th ;)

One of my favourites too! I have another theme which involves some newer cars. Perhaps I'll do them next year :)