David, I arrived here looking for "how to" video on Celtic knots. I was hooked for the whole series! Your technique, teaching methods and presentation are excellent and have rekindled some of my "old" skills. Cheers.
@johndoe-io8fh8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos! I spend hours learning these designs....never drew before, but I find these Celtic knots fascinating! Cheers
@davidnicholls1008 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, John. Glad you're finding them useful!
@818deadboys7 жыл бұрын
This is wayyy easier than some books/tutorials make it. thank you so much!
@davidnicholls1007 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, Monty! ;-)
@blilitalahmar76195 жыл бұрын
@@davidnicholls100 صص
@emilyreinsdorff98805 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video and time, this is a great method! I find it very relaxing to draw these types of pattern
@mj_dolman5122 Жыл бұрын
Thank you David! I have been watching many tutorials on Celtic knotwork, and yours is the first to give such clear techniques to control the width of the strands and empty spaces. This will improve my knotwork for sure!
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
glad you found it useful, mj xx
@laurathurlow36343 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this series David! I have a brain injury that makes spacial perception and orientation pretty tricky...not to mention just holding the damn pencil lol! After much struggle I managed to *sort of* replicate this knot. Thank you, this must be so good for my brain! x
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
I'm very pleased that it's helping you ,Laura. It's comment like yours that make it all worthwhile!! :-) x
@suecollins32462 жыл бұрын
Laura, it's good for your soul too - and your soul is where everything begins...
@whothefuckisrobwhite4 жыл бұрын
This Gentlemen is amazing. I came here to learn some simple knot designs and was hooked on how easy he made the work. He also has makes the lessons quick, efficient and has a good sense of humor.
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your very kind and generous comments, Rob. I really appreciate it!
@veronicaschwarz94783 жыл бұрын
That's so clear. You're a wonderful teacher. Thank you so much, David.
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
What a nice thing to say Veronica. Glad it was helpful!
@jeffwaldron86714 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome, what a great simple explanation of something seemingly so complex. Love it!
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for your kind comment, Jeff! ;-)
@ScouseAa7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for showing me how to draw this beautiful Celtic knot pattern. I love it. 😍👍
@davidnicholls1007 жыл бұрын
Andrea C glad you enjoyed it andrea
@athenapappas3713 Жыл бұрын
I have tried so many other instructional videos, this is the first one that made me feel like I accomplished the knot. Thank you!
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
glad to be of some use!!😄
@themermaidstale5008 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, David, your presentation, explanation and execution was very clear, understandable and to the point.
@nanabee35184 жыл бұрын
This is great ! I watched all of them and going to watch again. You have made this so it makes sense. So much better then what I have seen thus far. Thank you for sharing !!!!
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Carol! ;-)
@mysticaldustbin22803 жыл бұрын
I felt that when you said " there's always somebody putting the line there , don't put it their" I am that somebody. But you are an amazing teacher, funny, sarcastic , creative. Respect !!
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
You are that somebody (along with about 5K others that I've taught over the years!) Thanks for your kind comment, Dustbin. Respect to you too !
@MarieCoyle-zw1op3 ай бұрын
Haha Me too! I had to have a little laugh at myself for being "that person"
@seanewing2042 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was so much simpler than the other techniques. Grid of squares, circles in middles and at intersections, oever-under strand lines between (not around) the circles, complete arcs + corners for edges. This is a technique I can actually remember.
@davidnicholls1002 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so, Sean. I appreciate it ;-)
@lynndemonroe30376 жыл бұрын
Who needs a coloring book when you can learn this beautiful art.
@leeanderson76498 жыл бұрын
thank you for the lessons. your straight forward no nonsense style appeals to me greatly. once again thank you sir.
@davidnicholls1008 жыл бұрын
+Lee Anderson Thanks for saying so. Lee! More to come in the summer - stay subscribed.
@hugodesrosiers-plaisance31563 жыл бұрын
This is lightyears easier than anything else I've seen taught about celtic interlace. Amazing.
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful, Hugo ;-)
@BB-nz5sk Жыл бұрын
By FAR the BEST tutorial on this topic I have come across!!! Thank you!!!
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
thank you for saying so, BB. I appreciate it!
@aerinn04045 жыл бұрын
Have wanted to be able to do this since my teens. Thanks for taking the time to make and share it ❤️
@albinkrasniqi31945 жыл бұрын
I love the Kind of stop-motion used in this Tutorial. It shows how much work and time you spent in this project. And thanks to you, I can finally Master this artwork, too! A big thank you!
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Well done Albin!!! Thanks for taking the trouble to reply;-)
@albinkrasniqi31945 жыл бұрын
@@davidnicholls100 np m8:3
@Needsmoreflash5 жыл бұрын
This is is..I have no words. Thank you. You've truly helped me in something I was struggling in. Im going to be practicing this all day today
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
thank you for your kind comments. It makes it all worthwhile! ;-)
@CelticBearWoman2 жыл бұрын
just found you, thank you so much ! went and straight away decorated an envelope beautifully with this pattern using only a ruler and a pencil--basically free hand!!
@davidnicholls1002 жыл бұрын
Well done Celticbarewoman! keep up the good work! David xx
@linibranco30709 жыл бұрын
David, Thank you so very mucho. Your drawing instructions are so fun to watch and learn. Your voice is soothing too. Lini
@davidnicholls1009 жыл бұрын
Lini Branco thanks Lini x
@lindamellingen59777 жыл бұрын
Love your video! It untied the knot, so to speak!! 👍👍
@davidnicholls1007 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so, Linda! I'm glad it was of some help! :-)
@sagewilson10562 жыл бұрын
This is so well explained and clear. Now I understand all of the things I did wrong / struggled with when trying to copy Celtic knot designs without going step by step
@davidnicholls1002 жыл бұрын
thank you for your kind comment, Sage xxx
@TheAirhead99 Жыл бұрын
I'm a little late to the party but this is SO much easier than I thought! Thank you for clearly explaining this and pointing out common errors, I almost fell prey to that myself! I will be looking at your playlist of...21 you said? I look forward to them!
@davidnicholls1007 ай бұрын
thanks Airhead!
@etheldrummond8369 Жыл бұрын
Thank you David for a really concise video. I struggled with the Celtic knot in my calligraphy class, but your instructions were helpful and easy to follow
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
thanks |Ethel, glad to be of help xx
@lindaepstein77366 жыл бұрын
Wow, I think I finally understand how to do this. Now I have to try it. Thanks so much for this video that gives me the confidence to believe I can do it.
@davidnicholls1006 жыл бұрын
Yeeeeeeaaaaaah! well done Linda!
@stevemackelprang84729 жыл бұрын
Happy to see you back actively posting! I very much enjoy your videos.
@davidnicholls1009 жыл бұрын
Steve Mackelprang Thank you for saying so Steve. Merry Christmas!
@peytonskimin55704 жыл бұрын
Greeting from Clan Cumming. Thanks for tutorial video. You make us fellow artists proud.
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
thanks Peyton
@huntersmoon97245 жыл бұрын
I used this method to modify an Opinel knife with a Celtic pattern and loaded it onto my channel. Thanks for sharing the method. I credited you in the description for others to learn from you. Thanks again.
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful, and thanks for doing that! Would love to see a picture of it
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Just seen it - very nice! I like the others too!
@guardiandraca5 жыл бұрын
Thank you this is sooo helpful! I need to draw a Celtic knot for an art project, and I never had before. Thank you for your tutorial!
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
I really glad you found it useful, Guardiandraca! ;-)
@michelledennett592 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I hae tried to draw these for many years and never been happy with my finished work; your preparations method of the grid makes perfect sence, it dawned on me the moment you drew the first pair of lines. I paused and subscribed straight away, going to watch the rest. Eurika moment! 😊
@davidnicholls1002 жыл бұрын
It's comments like yours that make it all worthwhile for me! I'm so glad to be of help. Thanks very much, Michelle. Love David xxx
@jackdebreeofficial64114 жыл бұрын
This is such a great tutorial. Thank you David, I'm very fond of the techniques and eager to learn more from your videos!
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Great to hear! thanks Jack!
@Vishnu20-243 жыл бұрын
@@davidnicholls100 hi .....can you message me your email id .....love your videos ..... inspired by your work have created Celtic artwork that I wanted to share ......thank you for the videos .....love the simple method of teaching ......thanks
@Vishnu20-243 жыл бұрын
@@davidnicholls100 my email id is vishaqua86@gmail.com
@CSEcton5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial. Its always been so mind blowing for me to draw Celtic designs but I think I'll follow your vids to learn more
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so;-)
@andycaidacow9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the tutorial! It was very intuitive and easy to understand!
@davidnicholls1009 жыл бұрын
andy cai glad you liked it, andy.
@stevesteves89158 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that - I've worked through your other videos and have had much fun doing my own designs - as you say, this is not the method that is normally shown by the "authorities" but it' s a damn sight easier to understand! My only modification to your idea has been to make sure that the break lines also have a thickness (the space between the circles) - that seems to work better in my brain - thanks again.
@davidnicholls1008 жыл бұрын
thanks Steve, I think that's a good idea!
@isabellatrix83749 жыл бұрын
I really really love these videos ^^ please go on doing this, it's so inspiring!
@davidnicholls1009 жыл бұрын
Isa Bellatrix I will! thanks for saying so!
@adrianmartinez29907 ай бұрын
Very cool. Great instructions. Great job.
@davidnicholls1007 ай бұрын
Thanks Adrian!
@komisobaba3 жыл бұрын
I never thought I could get so hooked!
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you have! Thanks for you kind comment.
@toast_eating_rat_queen6 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful. You made it so easy! Thank you!!!
@davidnicholls1006 жыл бұрын
Glad you found them useful, Sol! ;-)
@suecollins32462 жыл бұрын
I'be seen this in Richard Glazier's Book Of Ornament. It's _awesome_ to see how it's actually _done_ !
@davidnicholls1002 жыл бұрын
thanks Sue ;-) Yes the museum still exists.
@johndavy605611 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the clear and informative explanation in a very professional manner. I'm on my way to your videos. Thanks
@davidnicholls10011 ай бұрын
what a nice thing to say! Thank you John
@Secretguard017 жыл бұрын
for some reason i can do portraits and sketches of people, animals, plants and so on. but knotwork always gave me trouble. This is a fantastic way to teach how to do it!! thank you so much for sharing it.
@jordanh6625 жыл бұрын
Im the opposite. I cant draw real life or anything very well at all. But anything involving maths and patterns i do pretty well. Seems to come naturally to me. Currently training to become a tattoo artist
@Paid2Win5 жыл бұрын
Its a lot to keep track of, at least for me. Free handing them is nearly impossible. I use them in carving and decoration so the drawing is more of a blueprint I suppose, not the final product.
@Duckybestduckever9 жыл бұрын
This is really great tutorial. Thank you for sharing!
@davidnicholls1009 жыл бұрын
Gigi Loré I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it, Gigi
@changeishappening86152 жыл бұрын
What I have learned in just 8 minutes I couldn't learned after hours of trying, thank you so much.
@davidnicholls1002 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Glad to be of service! Thank you for taking the trouble to say so.
@amandaporter42239 жыл бұрын
Thanks David I really enjoy your tutorials :)
@davidnicholls1009 жыл бұрын
Amanda Porter glad you liked them!
@espar4019 жыл бұрын
Super. I really enjoy watching your highly informative videos. Thanks for sharing the knowledge. (Merry Christmas to you and yours.)
@davidnicholls1009 жыл бұрын
E Spar Very glad you enjoyed them. Merry Christmas to you too! D
@malahamavet5 жыл бұрын
My first Celtic drawing that actually looks acceptable, thank you very much, now I'll do this kind of things any time
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Hooray!!! Well done!!
@thstudio0074 жыл бұрын
Nicely explained. Thanks a lot :)
@gaylem4333 Жыл бұрын
I have seen other techniques, but I have settled on yours as the best for me. I get less confused. Thanks!
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it works for you, Gayle💛
@AonCelticArt4 жыл бұрын
Nice job David! You explain your method very well.
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Melvorgazh5 жыл бұрын
Brao da vat! Trugarez! Go raibh maith agat! 😎💪🏻
@user-nk7ys3nw4p6 жыл бұрын
David , could you put a video showing how to customize the inside of the celtic patterns ? Thanks
@sherrina755 күн бұрын
You made this so easy to understand! Thank you! I've wanted to understand this so much and you showed me the way! Thank you!
@davidnicholls1004 күн бұрын
you're very welcome Sherina
@onalane17 жыл бұрын
excellent, followed your instructions and now I have my first celtic design, thanks
@davidnicholls1007 жыл бұрын
Well done, I'm glad you found them useful! ;-)
@diylovemakingthings41346 жыл бұрын
Great work i really enjoy watching
@davidnicholls1006 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying so, Decor! ;-)
@lindaj54922 жыл бұрын
Did you say Josephine knot? Found this looking for Celtic patterns for embroidery. Will look on your channel for more - also for Troytown design 🤞🏽
@moogybannahilstopaflingon68035 жыл бұрын
Very clever planning...love it!
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
thanks Moogy, glad you enjoyed it! x
@cianmcclees5905 Жыл бұрын
Never seen your videos before but I stumbled across them because I'm making a ring and I'm trying to make a knot design that goes around the ring. I've drawn alot of things like this, like with vines wrapping around trees, or stuff like that but knots have always messed me up. I designed my sister's tattoo that is a treble clef with a rose vine wrapping around it and a rose at the top. She loves music and her middle name is Rois so it worked perfectly. The tattoo artist didnt change it at all except for the rose, he did his own which I think mine was better but just my opinion. I'm trying to figure out how to do the border style that eventually meets itself, so I can wrap all the way around the ring. I'll watch the other videos you've done and check them out. Thanks for the videos. Cool technique and I was able to draw this as soon as the first four lines were drawn. Well done. Cheers
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments, Cian, I really appreciate it.Good luck with the knots!
@ronaldnollet14615 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorials thnx David cheers from Australia
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Thanks cobber! ;-)
@infinimetrical10 ай бұрын
I'm a fan of building scaffolding while drawing to set up the images. Lots of geometric, symbolic.
@barbclark693 жыл бұрын
David, thank you again. I always have to come back to relearn.
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Barbara, thanks for taking the trouble to say so, it makes it all worthwhile! xxx
@jugurthazwagha38275 жыл бұрын
i was write a story about the gods of vikings and i was need some celtic design... thatnk you!!
@Pitusha2 жыл бұрын
amazing! you make it look so simple! i have never thought it that way!
@davidnicholls1002 жыл бұрын
I'm lad you found it useful, Clara ;-)
@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar5 жыл бұрын
Best technique I have come across.. Thank you
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alix. I'm glad you found them useful!
@selvalakshmis5378 ай бұрын
Thank you🙏 very much I was looking for this tutorial.
@scrumlass6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this awesome tutorial!
@davidnicholls1006 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, Katie! ;-) There are plenty more - have a look.
@SophieReverb7 жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorials, im vectorizing them, thanks for the videos
@davidnicholls1007 жыл бұрын
+Alessandra Silva Velasquez Glad you liked them Alessandra! I don't know what vectorizing means, but thanks for doing it ! :-)
@mamathabalasubramanian57103 жыл бұрын
Mr.Nicholls, I chanced upon your tutorials yesterday and I’ve been hooked. I’ve seen almost all the videos in this playlist and have been drawing Celtic knots since yesterday. I couldn’t help noticing how these knots look like a 3D version of “kolam” that we make in Southern India. In fact, I tried making Celtic knots based on kolam designs. I wish I could show them to you. Your tutorials are so easy to follow and I love your sense of humor. I hope you make more such videos. I would love to see one on how to stylize these knots and perhaps a detailed video on shading (I know you’ve touched upon it in one of the videos). Thanks once again!
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Mamatha, Thanks for your very kind comments ;-) I am glad that you are finding my videos helpful. I would love to know more about kolam designs. Please send me some images of your work. It is very nice of you to take the trouble to write. Kind regards, Davidx
@mamathabalasubramanian57103 жыл бұрын
David, Would you please send me an email id I can reach you at so I can send you the images? Thanks.
Omfg when you first did the erase i swear i almost picked up my phone to blow away the eraser mess. Lol
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
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@yosssym5 жыл бұрын
素晴らしい! 見マネでやっています ありがとうございます😊
@HJ988919 ай бұрын
Hello, I came across your video that made it so easy I got it straight away not only that but I guesses the corner pattern. I’ve looked at all different ways to do a Celtic Knot that were so complicated I gave up and just traced them. You’ll be interested to know I’ve made a couple of simple “Celtic Knots” using paracord that made some wonderful toggles. Thank you.
@davidnicholls1009 ай бұрын
glad to be of help!
@sexyoso1149 Жыл бұрын
Dam this video is so good. Tried doing this on my own and just couldn’t. But you laid out the foundation! Thank you for making it so clear and easy !
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so, Sexy. I appreciate it! xx
@williamsousa61076 жыл бұрын
Muito bom, super bem explicado.
@davidnicholls1006 жыл бұрын
Obrigado por dizer isso, William. (Eu gosto do seu logo)
@kevinblair9834 жыл бұрын
This is the best example I have seen yet. You broke it down so I could understand it. Thank you
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment,Kevin
@Cassius..5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’ve been looking on how to do a Celtic design. I’m thinking of trying to stencil it in or now draw it onto wood.
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
glad you found it useful. good luck ;-)
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
glad you liked it, Cassius ;-)
@willlee1228 жыл бұрын
These videos have been fantastic. I've started to do my own designs and I'd love to see what you think of them!
@davidnicholls1008 жыл бұрын
well done Will! Yes, I'd like to see.
@willlee1228 жыл бұрын
+David Nicholls How can I show you?
@Memeshake3 жыл бұрын
Hi man great job on this I like your work keep going
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Thanks, finix, will do!
@Federico-cc7hc5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you!!
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
Thanks Federico ;-)
@taiclague52073 жыл бұрын
Just thought I'd let you know that I am that one person. It was exciting to learn and I went a little crazy drawing lines🙂
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
lol! ;-)
@ericmortensen7917 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. Very informative.
@davidnicholls1007 жыл бұрын
glad you found them useful, Eric! ;-)
@jerebeary73853 жыл бұрын
Good Job! you say it very clearly!
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@JamesSmith-vl7gw5 жыл бұрын
Thank you david, I really enjoyed the video.
@davidnicholls1005 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you saying so, thanks James! ;-)
@paulhandley14676 жыл бұрын
I can't draw a lick but I'm learning from you! You're a great teacher BTW.
@davidnicholls1006 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Paul ;-)
@AltaSonix3 жыл бұрын
Very nice video! Thanks a lot!
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! ;-)
@henryvarro97953 жыл бұрын
Than you for this tutorial . It helped me a lot with a project for my dad . Please keep making more videos
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful ;-)
@jacquesmains74534 жыл бұрын
Wow! Very simple technique which can be used for anything more advanced! Thanks alot! New sub here :)
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub, Jacce!
@jacquesmains74534 жыл бұрын
David Nicholls I had a look at your other content, and I’m definitely the one saying thank you! I’ll be binging these techniques :D
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
@@jacquesmains7453 very kind of you. Thanks, Jacce!
@casapenumbra6818 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the explanation, so valuable.
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
you're very welcome, Casa! xx
@bidhannmagar58107 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this tutorial. And please add more vedios.
@davidnicholls1007 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I've got more videos planned, but meanwhile you've got 104 to choose from!
@emmaberger37483 жыл бұрын
Bless your heart I’m trying to make a border for my 16x12 art piece and I was about to lose my damn mind 😂 ❤️
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped, Emma x
@jasmarr Жыл бұрын
Nicely explained. Thank you!
@davidnicholls100 Жыл бұрын
thanks Jasmarr😀
@katerynasomyk48793 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial! Thank you
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Kateryna! ;-)
@23learch4 жыл бұрын
thank you very much....I always confuse how to do it from other youtuber's class...but you teach very clear. THANK YOU!
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment Learch - I appreciate it ;-)
@whathmm2264 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Thanks.
@davidnicholls1004 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@h.j.urrazza94123 жыл бұрын
Your accent is so relaxing, and your explaination is so clear, i learned it in less than 30 minutes, i think that it would be really intersting if you explain shadings too
@davidnicholls1003 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-yk5ki5cv7n8 ай бұрын
درس جميل وفن رائع .. لكم مني كل الشكر والتقدير ❤❤❤