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Storytime with Brian #5 - Parents, Steal This
Storytime with Brian #5 - Parents, Steal This What if your children could still hear you read their favorite stories years from now? In this special Storytime with Brian episode, Brian encourages parents to create a simple, lasting library of their own voices by recording the stories they already share with their families. Attribution and source notes This episode is part of Storytime with Brian . Transcript Storytime with Brian #5 – Parents, Steal This Hey, parents. Brian here from Storytime with Brian and Dr…
Storytime with Brian #4 - The Adventures of Paddy Beaver (Chapters 10–12)
Storytime with Brian #4 The Adventures of Paddy Beaver — Chapters 10–12 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 10–12. 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 http…
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 …
