Trying a Sketchbook made of ONIONSKIN Paper

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Thanks to Remy for sending me this sketchbook to try out! Find out more about it here:
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I'm looking forward to drawing in it some more, hopefully without overthinking it too much next time :)
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[@RichMitch]

Do you cry when you tear a page out?

[@jesusa_ikher]

💀

[@MircoSketches]

😂😂thats good

[@nelsontan9967]

😂😂😂

[@lemonthemysterious3637]

I love ur profile pic

[@beginnereasy]

If onion skin is a secret super material lol

[@BRUXXUS]

Very cool! I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this before, but when you mentioned Bible pages I was like “ohh yeah!” I do love the layered look of this set of drawings quite a lot!

[@OoSweetyman]

Peters upload schedule recently is shivering my timbers

[@samuelhatman8995]

I re-watched this Peter. My compliment in a modified form: I am going to try to develop 1/2 the courage and perseverance you have in your little finger. You bless us all with your work and commitment to your art. I am beginning to work on material for re-opening my own KZbin channel. Thank you sincerely. Sometimes just to watch and listen to you is like food. That's a good thing.

[@TheLpsAwesomeTV]

you said it beautifully ! sometimes just to watch and listen to peter is like food. i love this comment

[@portland-182]

You might like to try a foggy day landscape across 3 or more layers (pages). Background, Midground and foreground on separate pages...

[@yugdails]

Love that Peter is doing the funny epic intros again I love them

[@jonahdunkelwilker2184]

Holy shit I fucking love this piece, I actually especially like that u can’t c the bottom layer super well cuz then u can peal back the layers and explore them in more detail, this is amazing and beautiful and I love love love it!!!!

[@ceruleanwake8876]

I think because I, personally, am not the one who drew all the details in the black drawing I don't have emotional attachment to those details... I can view the tri-drawing as a whole and I really REALLY like it. The shadowy first page gives the whole thing a smokey/steam engine feel.

[@ThePianistDragon]

I don’t know if you’ve seen or remember the books that have the human body layered on several sheets of thin paper. (Like with one showing the muscles and then the bones then nervous system etc). But this paper and this drawing reminds me of that.

[@Soyokaze404-yc1dt]

This looks like fun to write in honestly. Would be cool to see sheets of writing on top of each other.

[@danbrit9848]

please get a led light panel for tracing and put it under...you could get alot of layers id think that way

[@isabeedemski3635]

Yes good editing!

[@paxonearth]

I dig it!

[@zackbalins658]

Everytime I see you do the "Square Space" art, I always tell myself you've got a bit of graffiti spirit in you. I enjoy lettering wether it's calligraphy, graffiti, or different hand styles folks have. I believe you'd have a pretty dope "piece" if you ever attempted one. Maybe one day I can send you an example of my graffiti...with your name of course. Caught me on the lack of a shower too😅

[@tatianalangerholz6280]

❤

[@kimerlyhogan6567]

Hi Peter! I’m sorry for not understanding, but PLEASE tell me why you “layered “ your drawing?

[@peter_draws]

The semi-translucent paper would make anything I drew layered with the next drawing, so I tried to lean into it

[@kimerlyhogan6567]

@@peter_draws Thank you. 🙂

[@MrJPEZ123]

ONIONSKIN

[@letsart6434]

How did you know I was asleep? I didn't wake up though

[@isweartofuckinggod]

I want an onoininnoion skin orboborobrs journal!

[@herbsandflowers8152]

could be electric circuits

[@skaramicke]

12:59 At this point I reduced the playback speed to 0.5

[@bmk6686]

It would be really cool to see this drawing with backlighting. That would make the lower layers more clear to see. I like how the multiple layers add depth.

[@jonstorts5086]

That’s crazy I was literally about to type this comment out word for word lmao

[@bmk6686]

@@jonstorts5086 Awesome!

[@Satoshi.Yakicorn]

To add to that idea, maybe having a different view of the drawing from the other side? Stacking the shade page on the bottom, red in the middle, and then the calligraphy drawing on the first page. The shading might get lost without the help of a backlight, but I think the final product would look more clear imo.

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

A sketchbook like this one could be used to draw a 3 dimension drawing, such as a single point of perspective city where it appears that you are traveling down a foggy city street. Things on distant pages would appear as distant objects blurred out by fog. Buildings would be drawn on multiple pages, but they would make an entire building over several pages when viewed together. Turning a page would be like taking a stroll.

[@kelsthevibe]

That’s quite smort

[@jevan_07]

u should do it 🙏🏾

[@stevesmolik24]

Wow. Onion skin paper. This brings back memories of the 60’s, when my Mom wrote letters on onion skin paper to her pen-pal friends in Britain. She said it was very inexpensive so she could write several pages and cost very little to mail. Thank you Peter for the funny video introduction. Keep them coming.

[@sarads7877]

That’s lovely 👀

[@Topdoggie7]

They're so fragile though! Those letters must be dust!

[@pollyoz2193]

@@Topdoggie7 I haven't seen the books, but old fashioned onionskin stationery paper was pretty strong, despite its fineness. I've got a pad of the stuff that must be 30-40 years old and it's still fine, last I looked.

[@Topdoggie7]

@@pollyoz2193 It's strong but it yellows and browns rapidly.

[@pollyoz2193]

My 30-40 year old pad of onion skin looks fine, still flexible and no foxing. Its texture is more cockled than what I can see in the video and it is slightly more opaque, but that may be from the colouring (pale mint green). We have apparently had quite different experiences with this type of paper.

[@uglypinkeraser]

This sketchbook would be cool where each page is partially traced or influenced by the two or three pages behind it and it evolves throughout the book.

[@wetterschneider]

Right! I was hoping that Pete would start from the back/last page and work forward... He did it sort of and that was fun.

[@dextermellor]

And then animate it into a flipbook

[@Topdoggie7]

Chaos art time.

[@95netta]

Agreed!

[@hydeslovelies]

Would love to see a set of black ink drawings done with temporary sheets of opaque paper between the onion skin sheets. Then after they are all finished, you remove the opaque sheets to be surprised by how the separate drawings interact with each other as you turn the pages.

[@illuminatidetector8256]

What a beautiful idea!

[@katfyte]

I make my own onion skin sketchbooks. I love layering the drawings. It takes watercolour too for a very beautiful and unique affect. I love the crinkle too.

[@theartoframshackle]

The editing looks nice! Was it more time consuming?

[@peter_draws]

No it was actually much much quicker

[@geoffberteau2847]

Agreed. It's nice

[@R0gon3_R4v3n]

this sketchbook would be so cool for anatomy drawings or paper dolls

[@GIBBO4182]

That book has layers to it…

[@Topdoggie7]

Just like Shrek.

[@AndreaSzabo7171]

🤩

[@HeroOfThePeople]

​@@Topdoggie7onions have layers, ogres have layers

[@Buckwheat_Spaghetti]

I work as a janitor and clerk for multiple grocery stores, I always sweep dust up the produce sections because so much onion skins keep shedding onto the floor and getting everywhere. this is such a cool thing, its a small thing that always runs around my mind when sweeping up the market floors. I wonder how they got the onion skins? did i contribute a teeny tiny bit to production? (jk I know it isnt acually using onions)

[@smirkingdevil]

I enjoyed this editing style compared to the previous style of “speeding” through a drawing’s creation. This editing style reminds me that each line you draw takes time.

[@dark_gamer6678]

You should do this sketch book backwards(Like a manga) so you can see your prevoius drawing under your new one.

[@JMHynzie]

You should get a back light up in there to see all the drawings more clearly. Sick.

[@Avatarfan10000]

I am so heavy handed I would rip the paper just opening the book.

[@ManchesterVicky]

I love the pencil over the ink. The paper makes the ink softer but still consistent in colour which works really well to be able to see the pencil as the top layer. Really interesting use of the book

[@noname-ve7wo]

You almost got 1 million subs. Thats crazy man. I sub to you like 2 years ago and liked your videos. The pens and your drawings are amazing

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Peter, I think onion skin is a cheaper solution than velum. The church was the main advocate for artists during and after the dark ages. Back in the days when most people did not read visual teaching was the only way to influence the public! So criteria for church minimum requirements had to be met for commissions! So use of onion skin paper was an alternative to vellum paper so much less expensive! Just a theory that I have heard from an Art history teacher back when I was in college.

[@G431-h8z]

youre the best peter!! make videos for the rest of eternity or else….

[@paulhedman7387]

Thanks, I was going for "cute" today. It's not easy for an old phart like me to pull off.

[@charlottepearce7075]

I wondered if you might slip some poetry between drawings? Thank you for taking the risk to try something different. I really like this and now I am inspired to try onion skin.

[@paigeedwards3493]

I watched this last night as it came up on my recommended. I HAVENT WATCHED YOU IN YEARS😭😭 IVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!!!! I dont think you realise how pleasant it was to hear your voice again. Thank you for still making content and still being you💙

[@nev7650]

Onion skin paper reminds me of airmail stationary.

[@bittsandpieces]

Thank you for calling me cute Peter, I needed that

[@wesphillips7806]

woww all the peter content this week ! we are spoiled :)

[@661sInfamous]

If Bob Ross, Mr Rogers, and Lucy Ball had a baby...

[@jaminjones4014]

Thanks for motivating me to keep drawing over the years!

[@riteasrain]

Wow, 137AUD, prior to postage. Expensive. Love the see-through.

[@joeblankenship377]

Hey, I just got off work, but I did shower this morning. You're the one with the onion skin.

[@sophaloaf393]

What style of art are your drawings called?

[@scorbo9000]

You are such a good source for ultimate unintentional ASMR hehe, keep on drawing Peter! all the best for you

[@deanandreoli1975]

So rad, Peter. I love your experimental art. It makes ME get a little brave with my drawing. Helps me get out of my comfort zone and just have fun. I really appreciate it. So BossHogg👑🔥

[@HeidiSue60]

Hey Peter! Happy Happy Joy Joy...but why are there 11K views and only 11 likes? what gives people? Smash the like button LOL

[@foureyemimi]

I think that “onion skin” paper is another name for tracing paper or vellum. I’ve used it for thumbnailing layouts since it’s relatively cheap

[@beewhiched]

in the video he talks about the differences

[@ichirofakename]

I remember my mom typing on onionskin paper when I was a kid, back in the 50's. Since it is crinkly and translucent, both of which are drawbacks for text, I can't imagine why. For those interested in drawing on a see-through surface, there are modern options which are entirely transparent and perfectly smooth. Or is there some other advantage to drawing on onionskin other than transparency?

[@ericdage]

I enjoyed sharing your excitement about just trying something new. Also, have you thought about looking at your drawing from the back, maybe with a bit of back light, I got the feeling that a blurry pencil drawing as the background and the crisp black lines on top of it could be the answer here.

[@geoffberteau2847]

Peter, have you ever used Tomoe River 52 GSM fountain pen paper? It's very thin and super luxurious.

[@percivalyracanth1528]

The loud and proud method is important in all kinds of fields, i like it. I perso ally use it in writing since short sparse simple speech can be effective, but the whole point of writing is to experiment with what language CAN do, and you need to be bold with that- same with art and so on.

[@davelester1985]

That kind of paper was used by music copyists. Lines were on one side, and you penned in the notes on the other side. If you made a mistake you could take a razor blade and scratch off the mistake and redo your marks. Music copyists made good money in Los Angeles before computer software took over. Consider this, almost all of the movie music scores and parts for the musicians were written on this onion skin type paper and are now sitting in a safe protected from fire. Also recording artist had copyists using this paper. It feels good to see this video, that paper is historical.

[@Roni-IIH]

I really liked the editing style of the video ❤❤❤ the sketchbook is cool. It's nice how you layered your drawings

[@kevingirard7844]

I liked the new editing style Peter.

[@hopemanley702]

I just want you to know peter, my mom says you remind her of bob ross with the calm cadence and way of speaking, glad youre still around to watch

[@LarsWilms]

Bit weird to point out maybe, but I noticed that the muscle in your right hand is very developed from drawing all the time.

[@amyshaw893]

something i think would be really nice is a notebook that has a normal page and two translucent ones, then repeat, so each leaf can have an overlay of translucent paper

[@eanymeanyminymo]

can you make a video on how you organize all your stuff. I have a work room/studio like yours and I need advice!

[@Lucius.Hercules]

onion skin has been used for a while to animate hand drawings no? unless they call it onion skin but use something else, but i'm pretty sure that's the case.

[@sammythehamster9093]

I never came across 'Onion skin' paper sketchbook before. I do have layout and tracing paper for crafts. Parchment Vellum feels thick tracing paper. There's scope for experiments with layered drawings something to test out in the future. I'm after stone paper journal. The intro reminds me of 80s Kid's shows.

[@froggoxvii4038]

I'm in love with this man.

[@Messoniz]

Im so glad I found your chanel. I love watching your videos when Im feeling low. You help me get through things and thank you for that!

[@nianiabobina]

in this book, you have to go from back to front:)

[@sphinx1017]

Using Rotring pens on tracing paper is sexy. They run so smooth...mmmm

[@atl17isfast]

I like that you draw the Square Space name in each video differently.

[@nebulonicc]

i just returned to your channel after a long time of not watching, and i remember now how much i really enjoy your videos! the art and overall demeanor and attitude towards art as a whole still inspires me as much as it did the first time i found your channel in 2017. i really enjoyed the new editing style too, it definitely comes across as a bit more relaxing. if you're going for relaxing, you could try adding in some sounds of pen strokes and paper too, i would have loved to hear the crinkling of this paper while you were talking haha. glad to see you're still making videos, keep it up dude

[@Otakutaru]

What about starting at last page and draw on top of your previous, all the way up?

[@vaurisyoutube]

id love to see how this one looks held against a window or something so that u can see all the drawings through. i think it would look pretty cool. also i liked the editing style, even tho i only noticed it after u mentioned it. i think it suits the calm voiceover very well.

[@TRYHEART67]

I’ve used onion skin papers to write letters in the 70’s. I always loved the way it felt and the transparency quality. I have a few sheets left from those days and I have tried to find more, however the new productions are just not the same quality. I’ve been looking for vintage packages in thrift stores and haven’t come across any. I have seen other YOU TUBE videos of the album also. Thanks for your take on it. I enjoyed your commentary voice over and your editing. TFS…

[@TheNightowl001]

If you read the Wiki article on onionskin paper, you may have noticed it talked about a "cockle" texture that supposedly helped id in erasing. I don't know about that, but I know when I first used onionskin paper probably around 60 years ago), the property that struck me most was that it was incredibly smeary. The ink from the typewriter ribbon would smear, pencil would smear, fountain pen ink would smear. About the LEAST smearing ink on it was from ballpoints, but that depended on the brand. I always loved the lightness and texture of it, though. Haven't run across any actual onion skin paper in a long time, though, so I haven't used it in years.

[@peter_draws]

Yeah I did see that about the texture, and I was wary about smearing and smudging but I didn’t experience any with this paper, less than I do with many other more common papers I use. However I was very careful not to touch any of the ink until it was dry

[@FriggitsXx]

I'm currently in the shower! >_>

[@alimustafa7680]

0:20 how in the world did you know I was still in bed!!!!!

[@Createsaur]

I like the idea that maybe you can’t see all the layers underneath. Like, you could make a whole group of drawings that become a sort of telephone game, where the first and last drawings are totally disconnected, but share links in between.

[@LadyPelikan]

I was thinking about airmail paper the other day, and if i could get it - apparently this "onion skin" is it! Thanks 😊

[@lobstermash]

If you want to experiment with transparent paper that takes inks, basic kitchen paper (aka cooking paper) is cheap as chips and comes in a long roll. Cooking paper (heatproof) is quite sturdy.

[@colemoureau846]

The book itself, or multiple pages of it, ARE the art. you got a good start, but you should go at least 10 pages deep. you wouldnt even be able to see the 10th page from the 1st. but as you page through, the art changes, a new picture emerges, the story of the book begins to evolve. I've always wanted to fill an entire book with ever changing art. maybe some day. But i think you're style would play extremely well with a long term art project like this. Or just draw how you feel that day and date it. treat it like an actual journal. it would be cool to go back and see how you're day went through your art.

[@onionskinjournal7819]

WELL SAID!

[@Nick-yk4pq]

a two layer picture with the background and forground in different colours would be good, it would be a good medium for adding highlights or shadows to a figure

[@chloesibilla8199]

That thing definitely smells delicious

[@albecharlie497]

Interesting! I feel the final piece is interactive in a unique way. I do feel your shyness in the top layer, and I’m glad I watched all the way through! It was a different approach than what I would have done!

[@danyelaldridge7763]

I wonder if you did the layers in opposite order if you would like it better. The black layer was so crispy

[@CalThompson-oj2kk]

If you loudly and proudly say a word you don't know how to pronounce incorrectly, you will have a higher chance of the listeners assuming the word has more than one pronunciation, or that they have been the ones saying wrong.

[@peter_draws]

Haha yes this is also true

[@dannymarie]

New Peter album drop soon??

[@tina7151]

I remember making my sister a hardbound onion paper drawing book. I think she asked for one bec she thinks the paper feels cool.

[@peter_draws]

It does feel cool

[@aidasoto2936]

Mis ideas mis inventos mi papel de cebolla

[@willwillwill333]

I love the drawing and the experimentation. Plus the new editing style really works!!!

[@davidvanrijn]

I would love to have a peter draws tattoo

[@peteypete3597]

Yes! This editing style is way more relaxing to watch!

[@benkai343434]

is this not just tracing paper?

[@irimiriam2934]

I haven’t seen one of your videos in literal years. Idk what happened. But your voice and cadence just sent me for a nostalgic loop. So many memories of tinkering in my basement while getting distracted by peter draws videos on my ipad. Crazy.

[@StevenIngram]

For what its worth, the additive white shifted the colors towards pastel in a way that makes the work reminiscent of watercolor. I like it. :)

[@atlasrising9156]

I haven't seen your videos since I was 15, and here I am at 22 and almost done with college! This video has a much more professional youtube feel to it, looks like you've got a more official youtube studio now. I love your work!

[@iceowl]

yes, bibles are printed on onion skin paper because it's lighter and, as you said, it's sturdier. the only other example of onion skin paper being used for print that i've seen has been Machinery's Handbook, nicknamed "the industrial bible" because it really is about as many pages, and probably more by now. it's a very in-depth reference book for everything to do with machining, including simple things like how to do math, and geometric shapes, to more complex stuff like turning various screw threads, cutting gears, and grinding the right shape for various cutting tools.

[@AwkwardSquirrel13]

Thank you Peter, this is so enthralling!

[@kioshekat7931]

i feel like this would be an interesting experience for digital artists who are scared of traditional because of the habit of drawing in layers