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Sketchbook Explorer
United Kingdom
Приєднався 12 кві 2011
Welcome to Sketchbook Explorer, your one-stop shop for artistic adventures!
Join me on a journey through the world of art, where imagination meets reality. We'll explore stunning landscapes, captivating historical moments, and even create custom artwork that brings your vision to life. ️
Wander with me as we:
Capture the beauty of travel through watercolor and sketches. Discover vibrant cities, breathtaking scenery, and hidden gems, all translated into stunning artwork.
Delve into the rich tapestry of history. Explore iconic events, legendary figures, and fascinating myths brought to life through engaging illustrations and artistic explorations.
Unlock the magic of custom art. Whether it's a personalized watch design or a unique portrait, watch as your ideas transform into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations.
Unleash your own inner artist. Learn valuable tips and techniques through insightful tutorials and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my creative process.
Join me on a journey through the world of art, where imagination meets reality. We'll explore stunning landscapes, captivating historical moments, and even create custom artwork that brings your vision to life. ️
Wander with me as we:
Capture the beauty of travel through watercolor and sketches. Discover vibrant cities, breathtaking scenery, and hidden gems, all translated into stunning artwork.
Delve into the rich tapestry of history. Explore iconic events, legendary figures, and fascinating myths brought to life through engaging illustrations and artistic explorations.
Unlock the magic of custom art. Whether it's a personalized watch design or a unique portrait, watch as your ideas transform into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations.
Unleash your own inner artist. Learn valuable tips and techniques through insightful tutorials and behind-the-scenes glimpses into my creative process.
Tokyo & Beyond in 19 Days: Sketching Adventure (Part 1)
Explore Japan - get ready for a vibrant 19-day artistic odyssey through Tokyo and beyond! This is Part 1 of my sketchbook journey, capturing the electrifying energy and hidden gems of Tokyo over 10 action-packed days. But that's not all! Three of these 19 days will be dedicated to exciting bonus sketching adventures that will take us on unforgettable journeys outside the city limits, deeper into Japan.
Join me as I explore iconic Japanese landmarks, charming backstreets, and delectable treats, all through the lens of an artist's sketchbook!
Here's a glimpse into Part 1:
* Hunt for art supplies in Tokyo's treasure trove, Sekaido Shinjuku art store!
* Indulge in the sweet delights of Isetan Shinjuku department store and sketch some tasty finds.
* Embark on a bonus day trip to Hokusai's 38th view of Mount Fuji, sketching the majestic peak from a scenic hillside.
* Dive into Tokyo's vibrant energy, contrasting the bustling Shibuya Crossing with the serene Zoshigay Kishimojin Temple.
* Explore the architectural wonders of Senso-ji Temple and Meji Shrine, learning about the differences between shrines and temples.
* Travel to Odaiba Island and sketch the iconic Statue of Liberty replica and the awe-inspiring Gundam statue.
* Take a thrilling bullet train detour to Kyoto, where I capture the beauty of a stone garden in Ryogen-in temple.
Part 2 promises even more artistic adventures within Tokyo and beyond! Imagine sketching a majestic mountain castle, a traditional tea house steeped in samurai history, and the resting place of the legendary 47 Ronin. We'll encounter a magical cat temple, witness vibrant festivals, and even capture the whimsical charm of the Nippon Miyazaki clock, reminiscent of a beloved Miyazaki film. Stay tuned to experience the full 19-day artistic journey unfold!
#TokyoTravel #SketchbookTravel #JapanArt
Join me as I explore iconic Japanese landmarks, charming backstreets, and delectable treats, all through the lens of an artist's sketchbook!
Here's a glimpse into Part 1:
* Hunt for art supplies in Tokyo's treasure trove, Sekaido Shinjuku art store!
* Indulge in the sweet delights of Isetan Shinjuku department store and sketch some tasty finds.
* Embark on a bonus day trip to Hokusai's 38th view of Mount Fuji, sketching the majestic peak from a scenic hillside.
* Dive into Tokyo's vibrant energy, contrasting the bustling Shibuya Crossing with the serene Zoshigay Kishimojin Temple.
* Explore the architectural wonders of Senso-ji Temple and Meji Shrine, learning about the differences between shrines and temples.
* Travel to Odaiba Island and sketch the iconic Statue of Liberty replica and the awe-inspiring Gundam statue.
* Take a thrilling bullet train detour to Kyoto, where I capture the beauty of a stone garden in Ryogen-in temple.
Part 2 promises even more artistic adventures within Tokyo and beyond! Imagine sketching a majestic mountain castle, a traditional tea house steeped in samurai history, and the resting place of the legendary 47 Ronin. We'll encounter a magical cat temple, witness vibrant festivals, and even capture the whimsical charm of the Nippon Miyazaki clock, reminiscent of a beloved Miyazaki film. Stay tuned to experience the full 19-day artistic journey unfold!
#TokyoTravel #SketchbookTravel #JapanArt
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I find myself in a very similar position. And I must say, this video has instilled a lot of confidence in me. The fact that you were trying something out new is so cool! I love your artwork and its addition into watches. Thank you for this! Please keep this style alive! Also love the music! Any chance I could get the names? :)
Glad it was of interest :)
I like it!
Beautiful! I wish I would have gone to see Mt Fuji when I lived there many years ago. It was nice to see it as you sketched it.
Such an adventure! Beautiful sketches!
Links???
This is cool.
Sorry, don’t wanna be the one, cause everyone here said nice stuff as I see but for me its a no, no. Summary of how I wasted my money. Good thought but very bad application IMO.
Hi, Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and tastes. Feel free to let me know If you have constructive suggestions on how the application process could be improved in the future from any of your own experiences on similar projects.
Luckily, you are not a watchmaker. Worst handling ever. Dial failed big time. Where’s the day window? What happened to the day? If you weren’t planning to utilize that feature why didn’t you choose a different movement suitable for the job? Those strokes were both delicate at all and am not trying to demoralize or demotivate you but trying to be honest, maybe you will try again with a more professional approach. I think you are more youtuber than a watch guy and just needed some content.
I am not a watchmaker, or even a massive watch nerd, and never said I was. From a creative project point of view, I just wanted to give it a try, and share my experience . It was not just done for content. I actually wanted to see if I could do it, and then add an artistic touch, and then share the experience. Why not.
After all that effort you've created a watch where it is hard to actually tell the time. Form and function should be in balance. Including some indices, which could have been quite subtle, would have enhanced the aesthetics of the dial and also improved its usability.
Interesting point. I could always add indices in the future. But I wanted to try to focus the balance more towards art than function on my second watch project. Personally I have no problem telling the time with the watch, and I always have a mobile phone, if I need a very precise time. Thanks for the suggestion though, I will bare it in mind for the future.
@@SketchbookExplorer I disagree with the comment - the art is what makes this watch unique. Keep doing you!
So how come the top luxury marvelling watches made by companies like Jacob & Co. and Richard Mille, tourbillon models etc. are practically impossible to read time with? I feel like watches derive their magnificence from the passion of their makers. Consider it an art piece, instilling confidence, like other jewellery.
Superb work. And very relaxing video to watch. 👍🏻
Cheers :)
It’s incredibly beautiful 😍
Cheers :)
Und wo ist das Datumsfenster,auf dem Zifferblatt?
I purposely hid the date wheel. I decided it is not always needed.
👍🔬⌚️
Just ordered my first stuff from Ali express you inspire me that I can do it
Cheers :) Always glad to inspire someone to take a leap. Good luck
cool 😎
Cheers :)
Saw your video and i have a question - if i may. Sadly, I find myself only liking watches that are very expensive. But I don't care about the name, so my question is : Is it possible to have someone (not me!) make a watch from scratch by buying the parts to make my dream watch? Is this possible?
I guess it is possible, it just depends on the custom style you are looking for, and the parts.
However, YOU don't know or don't do it yourself. Correct?
Please reach out to me, via the Contact Me page on my website ‘SketchbookExplorer.com’ with full details of what you are looking for, and I will take a look, and see what I can suggest. I hope that helps. Thank you.
After reading the details you sent, unfortunately I cannot suggest anyone to build such a watch, but have you considered watches with similar inspirations, such as the Seiko Prospex, or Seiko Presage. Hope that helps.
Thank you for your response, as well as your time.
Awesome 🔥 do you use any special paint?
Thanks :) Standard Acrylics - just be sure to fully clean the dial before painting, and paint in layers. Hope that helps.
@@SketchbookExplorer thank you
Namoki is a solid company to purchase from. Especially for beginners.
Yep, the parts are good quality. The only thing I would add, is that the supplied guidance material could do with a lot of improvement for absolute beginners.. Luckily, UA-cam is there to help.
@@SketchbookExplorerAny suggestions for supplier of dials ? I wish they had more creative dials.
I have seen large selections of dials available on both eBay and Aliexpress, but I can’t vouch for their quality. Also there are a few other modding online stores out there too.
Very beautiful 😍 ❤
Thanks :)
Nice colour scheme!!! My suggestion if you are doing this again is to mask the hour markers (you could use solder heat tape and cut it to size) but otherwise lovely job. I'm crap with putting on hands. I obliterated a few second hands by accident so am nervous doing this again. Namoki have a good selection of parts, I've looked on their website before.
Thanks :) Yep, I have been looking into ways to mask the markers, when I decide to leave them in place. Thanks for the tip. And yes, the seconds hands are a very tricky.. Though, once I started opening up movements to fix them, I discovered a whole other world of trickiness.
@@SketchbookExplorerI wouldn't bother masking the seconds. Almost impossible in my opinion.opt instead for a chapter ring with second markers.
@@SketchbookExplorer markers are easy to remove, turn the dial, clean the glue, pop them out using a needle. Then to reattach them pop them back on and glue from the back
Thanks, I will look into that option in the future
Nice suggestion. Thanks
More of these please. Also I think it'd be great if you did tutorials on how to draw/paint Indy on procreate 👍🏻 Hopefully do more with the Procreate Dreams app 👌🏻
Thank :). All that was done on the standard Procreate app. I have taken a look at Procreate Dream.. Seems it needs a few more updates.
Very nice! Well done!
Thanks :)
Another great peice of work. And interesting back story. Keep up the good work.
Thanks :)
Hi there, very impressive work! I am doing the exact thing you are doing here, except I am only painting on cupboard using the acrylic paint. The acrylic paint is doing the job, but it is very hard to blend(given the micro size of my brush tips) May I know what kind of paint are you using? It looks like you are using the acrylic to paint but I am not so sure. Thanks again!
Thanks. For this video, I mainly used standard acrylic paints, but I have also been using acrylic inks for this type of work, and they could be worth a try, especially when it comes to blending. I hope that helps.
This is very helpful information. Thank you so much!@@SketchbookExplorer
Great work. Looking forward to your next build. I would have liked to see footage of the repair also. Keep it up. 👍🏻
Cheers :) With the minute tricky stuff my current camera setup gets in the way.. but will try to keep in mind. Thanks
Stunning!!! 🙌🏻
Thanks :)
Love it!!! The video is super cool 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 you’ve put so much work and efforts into this. The watch is amazing 🤩
Cheers :)
Loved the outcome of your video. Keep up the good work ^^ Do you mind sharing the link to your watchmaking tools? Thank you in advance :)
Thanks :) I got the tools as part of the complete watch parts / toolmaking kit - from www.namokimods.com ... I have also found similar tools on diywatch.club ... and even other sites. My exact watch kit - www.namokimods.com/en-eu/collections/watchmaking-kits/products/nmk-wk14-diy-watchmaking-kit-gs-dress-watch I hope that helps.
Great work keep it going. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks :)
amazing work 👏
Cheers :)
Love these, perfect inspiration as I have just started trying to sketch people on the go.
Cheers ThirtySomething :) Always glad to inspire. Good luck with the sketching
Underrated vid
Cheers Elias :)
So cool, still loving this idea :)
Cheers SMc Art :)
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Cheers Super z estudio :)
That's awesome!!! 😍
Cheers Baruš :)
And another episode of: Why youtube recommended me this? Answer: I don't know, but I liked it a lot, amazing work bud!
Cheers Angelo :)
This is amazing. Lovinh to see your videos ☆-☆
Cheers Bryan :)
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Thanks Super z estudio :)
😍😍😍😍Amazing
Thanks Appdata 1 :)
Fantastic artwork! Very beautiful. I thought you were wonderful. Stay connected and stay safe!! I respect you I have learned a lot from your work. My friend. 👍
Thanks Arty Coaty :)
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Cheers Super z estudio :)
Your work is incredible
My friend this 3D painting/sketch of empire state building looks just mesmerising 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 really appreciative😍😍 you done a fabulous job😇✌🏻🌼 hope we stay connected 🌹
Cheers Shubham :)
Damn, that’s real talent you got there bud ❤️👌
Thanks :)
Cool I will die before I finish
You learn patience for sure :)
You sure did
This is so cool! I love it!
Thanks Barus. Glad you like it :)
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