Tag: drawing

The Pen I draw with – Rotring Tikky Graphic
I’m always asked what pen I use. It’s called a Rotring Tikky Graphic and you can now get them from the I used to use the rapidograph in the old days. It’s a very technical pen that needs a lot of looking after and cleaning out. It also has a fine metal nib which I…

How to invent stories and characters
Last week I visited the Hereford Cathedral Choir School and spent the afternoon with Year 3 – who are mostly 8 years old – showing them how I come up with ideas for stories and characters. I devised two character’s based on a couple of children who kindly posed for me in their school uniforms.…
How to draw the Eiffel Tower Real Easy
This is not the easiest thing in the world to draw, but with a bit of practice I worked out the basics to get it looking right. Follow the instructions and see how you do!


