• I’m always asked what art materials I use and have explained many times before, but if you are wondering what you would like for Christmas, or what someone else would like for Christmas, then these are my tried and tested top six sketching items.

    They are all reasonably priced. Below are Amazon links. If you click and buy, then I will get a small referral fee, but you will not be charged. This will help me to keep my drawing channels going!

    00:41 The Seawhite of Brighton a5 travel journal
    http://amzn.to/2hLANfw in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2zU9dkU in the USA

    02:31 The Cotman sketching watercolour set
    http://amzn.to/2hPgKgl in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2yWquIV in the USA

    03:04 Neutral Tint Half Pan Watercolour Paint
    http://amzn.to/2ymFRJI in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2Cbk5f5 in the USA

    03:18 Naples Yellow Half Pan Watercolour Paint
    http://amzn.to/2z9o9gt in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2z9nKdX in the USA

    03:53 The Pentel Aquash Brush
    http://amzn.to/2hL5MZe in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2zQFD1H in the USA

    04:23 Sharpie White China Marker
    http://amzn.to/2jEkSAg in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2zU9UL2 in the USA

    06:09 Rotring Tikky Graphic Pen
    http://amzn.to/2hLNgQo in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2zRyH4y in the USA

    07:52 Pentel Brush Pen
    http://amzn.to/2hMHzlf in the UK
    http://amzn.to/2zQV224 in the USA

    Put these items on your list for Santa!

  • Greek Theatre Mask from the new book

    Currently I’m working on a How to draw Ancient Greek Stuff book, which is proving more complicated that I’d imagined. The complications are mostly in the style and design of the book, which I want to be the basis of a continuing format.

    Recently, when I mentioned it to a year three class – which would be 2nd Grade in the US – they cheered, what convinced me that I’m doing the right thing.

    I’m planning to have all the artwork finished and the book ready early in the New Year, when I will launch it as a Kickstarter Project.

    I’m already thinking about the next book in the series, so what do you think I should do next? Which subject matter would be most helpful in drawing generally or in school or home school curricula? I suppose this is market research. I’m turning into a publisher!

     

  • Here are all the new videos I’ve made this year to help you draw a Nativity scene of your own for Christmas cards or decoration. Have fun and Happy Christmas!
    https://youtu.be/SS1X3qChlvo

    Draw, Cut-out and Make your own Christmas Nativity Scene with this bumper pack that includes.

    • 9 page print-out colouring sheets
    • 34 minute How to draw the Nativity Characters Video
    • Print-out, cut and make Nativity set – including Colour and colour-in black and white versions – with Stable and Nativity characters.
    • How to assemble the stable video
    • Printout sheet for making character stands
    • Draw-it-yourself Nativity Stable template guide

    Everything you need to create a wonderful and personal Nativity Scene to make your Christmas special.

    All advert free and on your device so no distractions of social media or other internet rabbit holes!