I agree. I have used lots of Moleskines over the years, but never again, sadly. There are too many vastly better notebooks and sketching books. I personally really like Seawhite of Brighton, who make excellent sketching and watercolour journals. I have several of their smaller (slightly larger than A6) and larger A5 versions. They're great!
That's the plan! Although the big one here is Raybarrow, which after all the rain this year is going to be a filthy mess! And I must get hold of some new walking shoes. These old ones are almost slicks now!
Yes! Thank you! Although I need a lot more exercise - that is the issue with deadlines on books and having a pup who can't walk too far with her young bones! Hoping to get out a bit more very soon, though.
@@writerlywitterings Well you have interesting dogs, an interesting occupation, live in an interesting house in an interesting village & countryside, find the most interesting little gadgets as companions to your interesting fountain pen and notebook collection, author the most interesting books, produce interesting video content, and yet remain humble and I think very approachable. A lovely chap, as my British cousins would say!
Michael I have to admit I stumbled on this account and watched a few of your 'witterings'...now I come back because you have such a great demeanour and laid back attitude ...and in truth I find it very relaxing !.... might even read one of your books...which one Michael ? all the very best. ...... I've found new therapy :)
Many thanks for that! I can only suggest looking at Amazon and choosing which of the 50-odd novels of mine appeals most to you! It's a bit hard to choose on behalf of someone else!
I agree with you - but I am probably going to use a couple of blues, couple of yellows and a light red and burnt umber. For blue I've got Ultramarine and Winsor, for yellow, Winsor and raw sienna. I'll see how I get on, but for Dartmoor, I think I can get all the greens, greys and browns I need from those six. Then I'll be considering an 8 colour and 12 colour palette with the tiny little colour pans.
It is good to see you again. Being flat footed and "knock kneed" I have some issues with walking, especially on terrain that is not level. I have found myself slipping and falling. I have had to get special orthotic inserts foru shoes that have slip resistant soles. Seems to work well.
Thanks for sharing that - the daft thing is, I can dance Morris and other things - I'll have to put UA-cam links up before long - but walking, on the local hills, sometimes you have a slight slip on loose ground, and things go haywire!
Replace that Moleskine with the same size softcover Stillman and Birn sketchbook. There are several different paper choices and either vertical or horizontal format. I would suggest the smooth Epsilon or Zeta for fountain pen drawings.
Many thanks - in fact I have several watercolour books for my Midori Traveller's Notebook, and three little Seawhite of Brighton in A5 and A6, so I'll be OK for a while!
Hello and welcome back, my friend! Good to see you again, and good to see you doing well, albeit a bit ridiculed by your sweet puppy hound 😂 I do hope your knee hasn‘t been hurt too much? I twisted mine once and it took a bloody minute to get back in full working order. All the best to you, Mike!
Thank you kindly - all recovered now, thank God, Mike. It took from Saturday till today, though. It's a weak knee from an accident some years ago, but it's still the little bear's fault!
More to come! It's purely the time involved in recording, setting up the scene, writing a script (I do, honest!), and then going back and editing. When on writing deadlines, that gets to be just impossible. However, I'm hoping to be back more often in the future.
love your sketches, wish i had any talent whatsoever for that :)...ps dont ever try to use the twsbi swipe clip, it will crack your cap (ask me how i know haha)
I'm glad someone's being honest about the overlauded Moleskine product. Rather like Toblerone, they are for airports only.
I agree. I have used lots of Moleskines over the years, but never again, sadly. There are too many vastly better notebooks and sketching books. I personally really like Seawhite of Brighton, who make excellent sketching and watercolour journals. I have several of their smaller (slightly larger than A6) and larger A5 versions. They're great!
@@writerlywitterings Excellent tip - I shall investigate Seawhite forthwith!
Good to see you back Michael. Keep well, look after yourself, and when you are out walking, stay away from Grimpen Mire.
That's the plan! Although the big one here is Raybarrow, which after all the rain this year is going to be a filthy mess! And I must get hold of some new walking shoes. These old ones are almost slicks now!
Good to see you again! You look healthier, probably due to getting stuff done and less pressure.
Yes! Thank you! Although I need a lot more exercise - that is the issue with deadlines on books and having a pup who can't walk too far with her young bones! Hoping to get out a bit more very soon, though.
Mr. Jecks, you are the most interesting man in the world!
That's really kind - and a little optimistic. Speak to my daughter, she'll soon put you straight on how interesting I am!
@@writerlywitterings Well you have interesting dogs, an interesting occupation, live in an interesting house in an interesting village & countryside, find the most interesting little gadgets as companions to your interesting fountain pen and notebook collection, author the most interesting books, produce interesting video content, and yet remain humble and I think very approachable. A lovely chap, as my British cousins would say!
@@jeffroberts532 Ah, you know how to make an elderly author smile in the morning!
@@writerlywitterings Oo-er, missus. 😉🤣(But all true, wot he said. 🙂)
Welcome back Michael; I'm glad you are back here again.
Regards.
Many thanks! It's good to have a little time to be back!
Michael I have to admit I stumbled on this account and watched a few of your 'witterings'...now I come back because you have such a great demeanour and laid back attitude ...and in truth I find it very relaxing !.... might even read one of your books...which one Michael ? all the very best. ...... I've found new therapy :)
Many thanks for that! I can only suggest looking at Amazon and choosing which of the 50-odd novels of mine appeals most to you! It's a bit hard to choose on behalf of someone else!
@@writerlywitterings Thank you Michael will do :)
Welcome back, sir. You are looking very well and on usual form, if I may say so.
Cheers - very kind, and I'm grateful! Feeling not too bad, thanks, and hope to be on consistent form in the future!
six pans is perfect for the "traditional" split palette of two red-yellow-blue combos - one cool and one warm. Can't wait to see how it works for you!
I agree with you - but I am probably going to use a couple of blues, couple of yellows and a light red and burnt umber. For blue I've got Ultramarine and Winsor, for yellow, Winsor and raw sienna. I'll see how I get on, but for Dartmoor, I think I can get all the greens, greys and browns I need from those six. Then I'll be considering an 8 colour and 12 colour palette with the tiny little colour pans.
Your pups are precious. And I love Ridgebacks!
You do have excellent taste. This girl is a sweetie - but so were the last four!
@@writerlywitterings I bet! 🥰
It is good to see you again. Being flat footed and "knock kneed" I have some issues with walking, especially on terrain that is not level. I have found myself slipping and falling. I have had to get special orthotic inserts foru shoes that have slip resistant soles. Seems to work well.
Thanks for sharing that - the daft thing is, I can dance Morris and other things - I'll have to put UA-cam links up before long - but walking, on the local hills, sometimes you have a slight slip on loose ground, and things go haywire!
@@writerlywitterings the same here.
Brilliant little travel palette. For six paints, I’d recommend 3 cool and 3 warm primaries. You can mix endless shades.
Thanks for the tip!
Hello! I think your sketches are really good. Enjoy this new adventure.
Thank you! Will do!
...and well spoken... Manfred
Many thanks, my friend!
Replace that Moleskine with the same size softcover Stillman and Birn sketchbook. There are several different paper choices and either vertical or horizontal format. I would suggest the smooth Epsilon or Zeta for fountain pen drawings.
Many thanks - in fact I have several watercolour books for my Midori Traveller's Notebook, and three little Seawhite of Brighton in A5 and A6, so I'll be OK for a while!
Hello and welcome back, my friend! Good to see you again, and good to see you doing well, albeit a bit ridiculed by your sweet puppy hound 😂 I do hope your knee hasn‘t been hurt too much? I twisted mine once and it took a bloody minute to get back in full working order. All the best to you, Mike!
Thank you kindly - all recovered now, thank God, Mike. It took from Saturday till today, though. It's a weak knee from an accident some years ago, but it's still the little bear's fault!
😂 😅 good to see you again.Best wishes here from the "wine quarter" in Austria . Manfred
Oh, I miss Österreich so much! I used to visit every year from 1975 6o 1989, but not since. I miss the sound of the cowbells at Mayrhofen and Alpbach!
Good to see you again. I thought maybe you had stopped making videos entirely. Glad that's not the case.
More to come! It's purely the time involved in recording, setting up the scene, writing a script (I do, honest!), and then going back and editing. When on writing deadlines, that gets to be just impossible. However, I'm hoping to be back more often in the future.
I only take my cheaper pens about in case I lose one. Crazy, but my Pilot Kakunos, and Sailor fude de mannon pens are perfect for that.
Yeah, I'm in the same mode. Just irritated to have lost that Kaweco!
@@writerlywitterings it happens. Then you think, “Did I lose it or give it to someone? Which I’ve done.”
how fun, glad you are back
Many thanks - good to be back!
love your sketches, wish i had any talent whatsoever for that :)...ps dont ever try to use the twsbi swipe clip, it will crack your cap (ask me how i know haha)
Thanks for the tip!