Drawing Logen Ninefingers from The First Law books

In this video I draw Logen Ninefingers from the First Law book series by Joe Abercrombie. I used Nil-Tech toned tan paper and NIC pro pencils to do this drawing. I talk about the drawing process and my inspiration as I draw.

[@drawnswordgraphix]

I like your new direction. Drawing in graphite pencils is so satisfying.

[@SketchyTrav]

Thanks, its fun to get back to the basics.

[@chuckcromwell3486]

Great drawing. The bloody nine is an awesome character.

[@SketchyTrav]

Thanks, and yes he is!

[@artyzartifacts9799]

Nice piece mang! , the first law books have suddenly sparked my interest, I'm kinda surprised you didn't add any white highlighting on the toned paper, I don't think i would be able to resist. keep it up.

[@SketchyTrav]

hahaha, I will be mixing in some of those highlight techniques for sure, I just wanted to keep things simple for a bit as I get back to my daily drawing form.

[@KillerTacos54]

Amazing illustration

[@SketchyTrav]

Thank you!

[@georgewatts2878]

Love it ❤

[@SketchyTrav]

Thanks!

[@Tetheredpencil]

very nice work man!

[@SketchyTrav]

Thanks!

[@matguerra333]

Damn that's good. It's crazy how close people's imaginings are collectively based on amazing writing by Abercrombie...Now repeat after me: Logan (LOW-gEnn)

[@Dugrath]

Love the look of him! Very nice. I wish i could draw out how i imagined these characters. Think you will draw out Glokta? I loved his character throighout the book. First law was great. Im reading Black Company right now and there's definitely some ugly characters. Worlds dark, bleak and heavy. Similar to a lot of Warhammer 40k.

[@sammyswoleball4447]

I love the idea of making art using fantasy characters! You ever read Brandon Sanderson books? or even Malazan book of the fallen theres a lot of amazing characters and races on those book series your imagination will go crazy

[@SketchyTrav]

I have not ready Brandon Sanderson yet but my wife has ,(She reads a ton of books) and she said I would love his stories.

[@sammyswoleball4447]

@@SketchyTrav Should definitely give Mistborn a go and if you’re into the first 3 books try out his standalone Cosmere novels Warbreaker and Elantris it’s a whole big connected universe I’m taking the journey myself through the Cosmere and the story is amazing

[@jeremyvotaw1522]

I just caught up on your recent vids. Maybe you and your daughter can collaborate on your fantasy book project. When your daughter gets to a point in illustration, you're both comfortable with maybe you write and do illustrations and feature your daughter as a guest artist. Of course, in all due time. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@SketchyTrav]

Hey Jeremy! Alaina is really inspired to work with me on projects and videos so I am really excited to see where that takes us.

[@matguerra333]

Now can we get San Dan Glokta?

[@matguerra333]

Inquisitor Glokta

[@abel1955]

say something about logen ninefingers, say that he's not attractive