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Storytime with Brian #3 – The Adventures of Paddy Beaver (Chapters 7–9)
Storytime with Brian #3 The Adventures of Paddy Beaver — Chapters 7–9 Welcome back to Storytime with Brian . In this episode, we continue reading The Adventures of Paddy Beaver by Thornton W. Burgess, originally published in 1917. This installment includes Chapters 7–9. Music & Attribution Opening and closing music: “Gentle Nightfall Vol. 6” – Pixabay Music https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-gentle-nightfallvol6-405778/ Background ambience (this episode): “Nature British Woods Ambient Noise” – Pixabay https://…
Draw with Brian #9 – Magician Sneaking Away 2: Inks
Draw with Brian #9 Magician Sneaking Away 2 — Inks In this episode of Draw with Brian , we move from rough sketches to clean, confident linework. This stage focuses on inking — refining structure, clarifying silhouettes, and locking in character consistency before color. Transcript Hey everyone, welcome back to Draw with Brian. Today we’re picking back up with Magician Sneaking Away 2 . Last time we worked on the roughs and stopped when I couldn’t find my stencil for Derrick’s head. We roughed something in freehand, but n…
Draw with Brian #8 – Magician Sneaking Away 2: Roughs
Draw with Brian #8 Magician Sneaking Away 2 — Roughs In this episode of Draw with Brian , we continue work on Magician Sneaking Away 2 , moving into the rough drawing stage . This is where composition becomes structure — refining character placement, perspective, and proportions before inking. Transcript Hey everyone, welcome back to Draw with Brian. I’m Brian. Let’s get into today’s drawing. We’re continuing work on the next illustration for Derrick and Max’s Beach Adventure . Last time, we blocked out the composition. I…
Storytime with Brian #2 – The Adventures of Paddy Beaver (Chapters 4–6)
Storytime with Brian #2 The Adventures of Paddy Beaver — Chapters 4–6 Welcome back to Storytime with Brian . In this episode, we continue The Adventures of Paddy Beaver by Thornton W. Burgess (1917), illustrated by Harrison Cady. Today’s reading includes: Chapter 4 – Sammy Jay Speaks His Mind Chapter 5 – Paddy Keeps His Promise Chapter 6 – Farmer Brown’s Boy Grows Curious Transcript Hello everyone. Brian here. Welcome to Storytime with Brian. Today we are picking back up with The Adventures of Paddy Beaver …
Draw with Brian #7 – Magician Sneaking Away 2: Blocking
Draw with Brian #7 Magician Sneaking Away 2 — Blocking In this episode of Draw with Brian , we begin a new illustration for Derrick and Max . This video focuses on the blocking stage — establishing composition, perspective, and character placement before refining details. Sometimes the process is the most interesting part. Transcript Hello everyone, welcome to Draw with Brian. I’m Brian. Welcome to the channel — or welcome back to the channel. Today we’re starting something new. Up to this point, I’ve mostly been worki…
Draw with Brian #6 – Numbers to Drawings: 0 to Sun
Draw with Brian #6 Numbers to Drawings — 0 to Sun Welcome back to Draw with Brian . In this episode, we begin a fun sub-series: Numbers to Drawings . Today we take the number 0 and turn it into a simple, happy sun. This quick drawing is perfect for beginners, young artists, or anyone who wants a creative warm-up exercise. No reference images — just imagination. Transcript Hi everyone, welcome back to Draw with Brian. I’m Brian. Today I thought we could do something quick and fun — just finish one of the drawings for …
