Starting a NEW SKETCHBOOK! (with pen grab-bag and story time!)

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It's the most wonderful time of year, New Sketchbook day! Doing the first drawing in a new sketchbook can be daunting, but the only cure is to just dive in and start.
I'll do a flip-through of my previous sketchbook soon. Both of these have been Nebula Notebooks, made by Colorverse, which also has a cool selection of fountain pen inks by the way, I have a few of them which are comet and planet themed, stuff like that.
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Today's pen was a Zebra F-402, from the grab bag provided by Aaron. (Thanks Aaron!)
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[@johnbrockiii]

Every day's a good day when Peter uploads.

[@N3LP]

This is beyond true

[@dacwebb]

Agree!

[@shigalarson2359]

One day he’s gonna upload when world war 3 starts and then this comment will be tested to its limits

[@peter_draws]

Plus, as a bonus to that Aztec legend about finding the eagle fighting a snake on a cactus, that can be found depicted in both the Mexican flag and coat of arms! Pretty cool.

[@nameissturdy1390]

Da-yam this was interesting.

[@DeffoZappo]

The Hopi Pueblo in Arizona go on spiritual pilgrimages all over. I met an Eagle dancer Hopi who went on a run from Arizona to Mexico city. When he got there the indigenous population was doing a dance by a pyramid. The Eagle dancer Hopi asked what was going on and they said that it was a prophecy that day that an eagle would dance on top of the pyramid. So the eagle dancer went up and did a dance on top of the pyramid. It was some kind of cool culmination of prophecies between two people's who weren't in communication with each other but had a moment of serendipity.

[@mikenel9793]

I had many of those Coins, They sell them Mexico coins

[@linden5165]

I looked up the statue to look at it, here it is if others want to look too: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coatlicue_statue

[@gloriavillanueva2913]

Thank you for sharing the story about Huitzilopochtli and Coyolxauhqui. It is important to continue sharing the stories of the Aztecs and their gods.

[@jennifer0847]

Peter, without that first page of the text block being glued to the end pages you wouldn’t have a case bound book. Skipping that page is exactly what you should do. Love chilling with your vibe. Thanks for uploading, you help my anxiety. Have a great day.

[@nathanaelcard]

Nice to see the channel continuing to grow. Looks like a few thousand subs in the past month. Let's get Peter to 1M subs!

[@Ch-thalassa]

If you’re interested in the cultures of New Guinea you may like the bits about the Kula Ring. It’s a giant circle they travel and trade jewelry and yams and all kinds of cool ritual.

[@peter_draws]

Yeah I learned some about that too, in the Trobriand Islands! They trade bracelets and necklaces in different and specific directions around the ring

[@redwing3969]

Great to see a new upload Peter, plus fascinating story. I recently got back into drawing encouraged by your videos but then fell into a state of inertia. Thankfully the inspiration is returning again.... useless to force it!🤗

[@rizzart66]

I stumbled on you channel and now I'm hooked. I love this style. I don't do it, but I love it. I have so many ideas rattling around in my head, it's nice to see your process. Do you know at the outset what the final piece will look like? Also, the lip gloss application was hilarious.

[@kaitlynpeters9010]

Petition for more art history stories

[@dacwebb]

Love Peter's warming voice.

[@brieferyet]

Love this piece!

[@sashatroi6356]

Glad to see you back Peter.

[@maceyanderson944]

Okay so now I will be sending yams to those who have offended me 😂😂 haha

[@peter_draws]

Bigger yams than they know how to grow!

[@maceyanderson944]

@@peter_draws haha

[@aylamiller5752]

HE HAS THE SAME DOUBLE EDGED SMITH AND WESSON KNIFE THAT I DO AHHHHHHH.

[@DontM8-__-]

Peter. Could you draw a Greek style structure. Like a Parthenon or something like the white house or Supreme Court building.

[@Triciatly]

“Fall down and kind of splat on it” 🤣

[@the_lundegaard]

Hi Peter!

[@peter_draws]

Hello!

[@josephfiore2843]

Thanks... you always have great insights on the creative process.

[@KINGJ3R3MY]

You should use the 1st page as a reference with corresponding numbers to each page documenting which pen/ink you have used for each drawing... You would of course need to number each drawing you do 🙂

[@mannyhoolin4662]

Those glued pages are a feature, not a bug. They aren't your *first page* and are not supposed to be.

[@nathanaelcard]

Can't wait for you to launch your beauty tips sister channel, Peter. Peter Puckers?

[@mad.eli_]

Will u ever run another Peter Pen run ;;;

[@whackly]

can it be a series where you just grab a pen from that bag and do a quick drawing until you have used everything in the bag? shorts?

[@Ch-thalassa]

Sam squanch dude. Lmaooooo

[@DeerHunter308]

Buy, borrow or steal a razor !

[@manspalmberg693]

So if youre starting a new sketchbook, does that mean where getting a sketchbook tour? :DD whatever happends im hyped by this new one i havent even started watchinng the video

[@Takotsubo]

anyone know where to get those glasses?

[@slipperyknob]

Do you ever feel repetetive while doing one of your drawings? Lately i've been feeling like im doing the same drawing over and over and I wanna know if you ever feel the same?

[@lexiwagner4541]

I feel like he's mentioned this before in an older video i wish i could remember which one I don't know if he offered any kind of solution but he's mentioned feeling this way, and i personally feel this about my art too

[@StevamusPrime]

"my lipgloss IS poppin" is the best thing I've ever heard you say. Love your content, and never expected this reference. Thanks for the uploads, they bring me loads of joy and I did start picking up fountain pens from Amazon and Goulet pens thanks to your recommendations and really appreciate your candid takes. Cheers and thanks again buddy!

[@MoonlightOnMirrors]

Damn that lip gloss really does suit you! Also thanks for the pep talk about creating art. I really needed that :)

[@technoraptor7778]

The pep talk helped me too..I haven't done any art in years..but yeah im still an artist...I too am I guess waiting for the right time.

[@edzejandehaan9265]

@@technoraptor7778 The right time is NOW! Go for it!

[@technoraptor7778]

@@edzejandehaan9265 it kind of is! To be honest...Ive started doodling again.

[@Beckelby]

If you wanted to do a series of Lesser Known Cultural Stories with Peter, I would enjoy that immensely.

[@joeblankenship377]

I get bummed out when I feel the "drawing mojo" or "the zone" coming on and it's about a half hour before I need to go to bed. I'm like "damn, should I just call in to work tomorrow? 'can't make it in today, gotta draw'"

[@vietzscheallagard2129]

I always get it at 8-10pm. Loool.

[@kellysartthrob]

Hi Peter! 🌞. I recently learned that weird glued first page is called a "fly page."

[@JakeWorden]

We love you peter!! Thank you for gracing us with your calming nature. You make the tough times easier.

[@swagtang]

havent been drawing much lately, I really needed to hear you say that that's okay. Much love Peter

[@namzug231]

Really enjoy the way you light and frame your shots. Also appreciate the lack of unnecessary jump cuts and digital fake zooms that are so common across youtube

[@willow3521]

Peter what is your opinion on alligators?

[@spectlon127]

Your content always brings me great joy thank you

[@Dicen_Delirio]

I'm Mexican and I've been told that story countless times, and of course always found it quite uninteresting, but listening to you telling it with such wonder was amazing, like being able to see another perspective I also love ur art so, thanks :>

[@welbertrindade3617]

Peter: In these sketchbooks, I can only draw on one side of each page. Also Peter: Proceeds to attach a new piece of paper to the sketchbook to fulfill his needs. What a legend!

[@kjenslevar]

Love how the drawing turned out looking both so mechanical and tree-like!

[@benzaa]

Now that you’re done with the old sketchbook, will you do a sketchbook tour video? Love your content!

[@VicFroman]

It would be interesting to watch you learn a new painting discipline. Maybe a 6 week/month series where you intersperse segments showing you learning to water or oil paint.

[@amphitheatre]

war Gods and sketching! great stuff

[@DeffoZappo]

YT deleted my last comment but thanks for getting me into drawing again for the first time in 20 years. I just discovered you a few weeks ago.

[@WayneWerner]

Welcome to the Yam Cult of Peter Draws 😂

[@adumelial]

Peter, thank you so much for sharing this first drawing in your new sketch book. I loved your story! Parts of it, how you told it made me laugh hysterically! 🤣 The fist phrase that gave me the laughs is when you said, "Virginal Monks in a 'Yam Cult', tending 10 foot yams". Oh my Lord? Is not History a riot sometimes? The other thing you said was when, "The people paid hommage\worship to the woman who had her head cut off. They would fall down and let themselves splat - I guess they were target practising?". I had to rewind to listen to those parts once more...LOL? Oh our Peter Deligdisch, you should try your hand at Toast Masters and give these speeches. They are priceless. (We love you too man!) Also, I feel you were giving me some much needed encouragement when you said, "If you fall off of the creating art wagon, no matter how long it has been, get back on it!" For me, that is exactly where I am at. In the mid 70s when I was in middle school I took art class two years in a row as my electives class. I am glad I did because my teacher was amazing and taught me so much. I did A LOT of watercolor and ceramics back then. My art seemed rather epic to me because many of my classmates would compliment me just starring at my art. My teacher told me I might consider it as my work - being an Artist. I have in some forms. But never for profit. I gave away my art projects in class as gifts. One to my father and one to my then boyfriend who actually was in the Hessian Motocycle Club in southern CA. Your encouragement made this era of time in my life come rushing back like it was yesterday. Positive vibes. AND, I have recently started to Watercolor again. So thank you Peter for that also. You are such a gift I feel Sir. I am looking forward to your next video and you sharing your house builds from your class. How very fun that will be to hear about. ♡♡♡ P.S. Yes, I missed you!! 😎

[@louizelimepips3517]

I wish someone would send you a Zen Art sketchbook. I’m dying to see the expression on your face when you sniff it 😂. It would be such a great video. It’s an awesome sketchbook for pen & ink. It also looks very cool but the smell is so odd. I mean it gets less but it’s still there after 2 months.

[@jaygeo8661]

At first I thought that was a blue moleskin and I was very jealous cus I never see blue but let’s seeeee anyways I’m down for stories you have learned:)

[@N3LP]

Okay peter I wanted to ask u this years ago when I first found u but I never did but do u wanna be my buddy 😊🤙🏼

[@okamiinukiba]

I know you don’t use much colour but you should draw on one side of the page in colour and then use what you see on the other side of the page to make a drawing with black and see how the two pictures turn out.

[@LK-3000]

Another inspiring video, thank you. Also, I love the story/history of the Aztecs and the Abelam. I find such stories fascinating. It's why I loved ancient history. I miss going to school and learning about different cultures/societies. Thank you for sharing!

[@laurawillis5932]

Peter is so peaceful. That’s why I love him

[@teekay3747]

is this my birthday video?? happy birthday to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@peter_draws]

Happy Birthday!

[@STICKYArt]

Awesome I’m looking for a new sketchbook atm I filled my last and I want to buy a nicer one this time! Any recommendations? The Aztec story sounds crazy!

[@justdraw1831]

I recommend PaperBlanks notebooks There are tons of beautiful designs you can get and the paper is very good for fountain pens.

[@lemonthemysterious3637]

I'm very excited to watch this!

[@sketchshinaver2137]

I have missed not seeing your videos daily! Loved the story line also great video Peter

[@dark_gamer6678]

I opened KZbin this morning and really hopped you uploaded. Then a few hours later I got my wish 😁

[@RebeDrawsStuff]

I'm drawing too while listening about Mexican mythology. You actually pronounce certain ancient names such as Teonochtitlán quite well! With Coatlicue (Koh-Ah-Tlee-Koo-Eh) you still need a little bit of practice but the intention is what counts :). Probably the name you were looking for related to the god of the death is Mictlantecuhtli, he comes from the Mictlán. I'm glad you enjoyed the legends from my country. There are a lot of other fun stories such as Tláloc, the god of rain, causing a huge flood around the 1960's because they separated him from the statue of his wife (Chalchiuhtlicue) to take his image to Mexico City. However, many people think to this day that the statue that was taken to Mexico City is in fact Chalchiuhtlicue herself.

[@SpiritualVortexNE]

I preferred it when you took your time and didn't scribble so much, but oh well.

[@peter_draws]

Yeah oh well

[@Alizardlovesyou]

Loved the story time! Thanks Peter!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Maybe that grid paper that came with the notebook, plus the thinner paper, plus the pen not feathering is all designed for People who do calligraphy. Like put the grid paper under the sheet you're writing on for guidelines on where to write neatly? Good to know

[@peter_draws]

Ooh interesting, yeah maybe I’ll try putting them behind one of the sheets

[@recoveringsoul755]

@@peter_draws I went to link and that's what those double sided grids are for. Thanks because I wanted to work on my lettering

[@keter1234]

I feel so sorry for vanilla.- What a bad rapp it has. I buy vanilla yogurt and essential oils, and over use it in my baking. LOVE VANILLA.

[@sunnycharacter]

Lolz, Peter. You applying that gloss is epic. You have nice lips, now they’re vanilla soft and moist. That didn’t sound creepy at all did it. 🥴😜

[@SonovKaos]

Lol. Here's a gift yam🍠 it's actually an insult yam. Your welcome.

[@sammythehamster9093]

I struggle to fill up one sketchbook the one I use regular paperchase blank notebook. I have A4 size proper sketchbook mainly use to test colour palette or ideas. I go through lots of notebook because I do a lot of reflective journal. What you do is use technical automatic clicker pencils on other side of the page. I'm doing little bit of interior design myself.

[@cosmic_republic]

You're the best! Keep being awesome

[@HeidiSue60]

Yay! Peter Draws! 4:21 this…will make the drawing experience…delightful…pop lol

[@ImFrxie]

thank you sooo much about the artest block segment I really needed it.

[@FredericAndresArt]

its uncanny how much you resemble zachary from “aunty donnas big ol house of fun”.

[@pmbluemoon]

I looked up the Abelam people, that is very interesting to dig into (no pun intended) but WOW, those masks really are ornate! Thank you for sharing all of your findings as well as your art and ponderings Peter, I feel so much calmer after watching your videos.

[@ear2theground]

Uniquely zany yet displaying deep appreciation of nature and culture. You are a box of chocolate as we never know what we’ll get. Entertainment for ages 12 to 75.

[@kindal5671]

Last time i watched you was a couple of years ago when my sister showed my family when you ate that ink from a pen. I think it was a pilot ball point pen 07 idk

[@camelfetus1812]

i get a new sketch book about every month, i finish a sketchbook every…well i’ve never finished one

[@Makruts7]

As the days go on, Peter looks more and more like Ken Rosenberg from Gta Vice city XD

[@michaelrogers6008]

Peter, pick up some Strathmore Bristol paper. It is the best paper ever and I have a very strong feeling you will love it

[@maryhartman73]

4:38 thank you I thought I was being wasteful and being to uppity by not using that first page thank you again you are amazing and very kind

[@recoveringsoul755]

If you look into bookbinding, how to do it, for hardcover books, the first page is always going to be like that. The paper glued to the inside of the front and back cover has to have part of it glued to the first page of the text block (all the pages of the book) or it won't stay in. I suppose you could glue that whole page down instead of just part of that page being stuck together. Or you can fold the page so it lays flat. You know how some nice books have really nice designed papers inside the covers? Like maps or designs or marbled papers or something? There's a name for those pages I can't recall at the moment

[@justinbolsoy2302]

Finally starts drawing after 1/3 of the video?:/

[@Frondlock]

man I've been skipping past your videos for months.. years maybe. But still was subscribed to you from all the time back when you were going in a new apartment 5 years ago! Seeing your videos in the feed made me think "huh Peter made it past this number of subscriber, he seems to be doing good. That's great". Hope you doing well and the success of this channel brings you the happiness and fullfilness you want in your life

[@Ch-thalassa]

You always make me laugh, thank you dude. Big hugs.

[@pastichehaus]

Ok first off, I heard crocodile Dundee’s voice, “that’s not a knife, this is a a knife.” When you opened the sketchbook. 😂 Secondly, watching you apply the lipgloss….priceless. Lastly, KZbin suggested you to me today and I’m so happy they did. You’re incredibly talented and inspiring. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@dikoclr8989]

Peter what you think about professional Graffiti art ??

[@raycarter4030]

Peter, you’re looking mighty fine in this video, kinda glowing sort of, extra on the lips of course. Are you in love?

[@charlottepearce7075]

Without a doubt, the MOST helpful video you have posted. Most are just plain wonderful and amazing, but this one gave me new language. Thank you.

[@jaidanyanez4951]

i have waited many millennia for another gracious upload, checking night after night, the peter gods have spoken. thank you.

[@squaremuffingamer]

Peter’s channel literally cures my anxiety when I’m having a bad day. He’s got such a comforting vibe to him, much love 🙏🏻❤️

[@23FOEVA]

No story on Quetzalcoatl? That's the only one I know a little bit about.

[@durmgirl]

A 10ft yam!!! I googled them and these Abelam yam masks are super cool. Next search, how to make an Abelam yam mask. It’s really fun to say too :) Good to see ya Peter!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Peter, I enjoy watching your videos. You are truly inspirational and a very good story teller! I am somewhat reminded of JAZZA’S illustration that featured a gentleman who was truly the best storyteller. I have enjoyed watching your videos for quite a while and I appreciate how you put forth a positive and joyful attitude about drawing and life in general! Thank you sir. I hope you continue to create and share your art journey with us. Please take care, be safe and enjoy the rest of the week!

[@dahlia8534]

Wow, a yam cult, never would have thought...

[@technoraptor7778]

I am curious if you've tried scented fountain pen ink...as its always a joy to sniff things. I think that would be an interesting thing to observe.

[@jesseob115]

Peter, You made me giggle ! Thank you Sir

[@KarrooBossie]

Thank you for this video, it’s been lingering in my mind since you posted it and because of that it motivated me to pick up a pencil again after about a year and continue with an order that my cousin placed with me also about a year ago. Think I never drew because of the guilt I felt for procrastinating on it. So thanks Peter ✌️

[@ДенисПлахотя-о2ч]

Glass and cold tones are everytime success 👍

[@amberdreams_0]

First I have to thank you for saying the new sketchbook paper is a bit thin and you can only draw on one side - this is one of my bugbears and means I can watch the rest of the video without having terrible urges to rush off and buy YET ANOTHER SKETCHBOOK. So yeah. Thank you so much. 💕😂

[@temporarydrip]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@RichMitch]

Hello everyone, his name is Peter

[@varflock9777]

Thank you for the stories. I enjoyed listening to them while drawing.

[@Fullchristainname]

who else audibly gasped at 5:00?

[@kyle.2995]

Your videos always make my day less shit, thank you

[@theresa_lili]

Happy Day!!

[@koskey06]

That zebra pen is my go to pen for writing as like a edc pen that I don't have t0 worry about leaking like i do my fountain pens.

[@koskey06]

Oh and....Zebra in general it's my FAVOURITE pen company as of late. There metal permanent marker that's refillable is just amazing.... there fountain pen is just perfect.... and there "regular " mechanical pencils, ballpoint and gel pens are the best bang for your buck and just love the metal feel of just about all there products! I need to get another fountain pen... long story... and I just seen they have a collapsible EDC style pen that is something I been looking for an ccd never thought to see if my favorite company Zebra had it.