Trying a Sketchbook made of ONIONSKIN Paper

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8 ай бұрын

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Thanks to Remy for sending me this sketchbook to try out! Find out more about it here:
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I'm looking forward to drawing in it some more, hopefully without overthinking it too much next time :)
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@RichMitch 8 ай бұрын

Do you cry when you tear a page out?

@jesusa_ikher 8 ай бұрын

💀

@MircoSketches 8 ай бұрын

😂😂thats good

@nelsontan9967 8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@lemonthemysterious3637 8 ай бұрын

I love ur profile pic

@11x334 8 ай бұрын

If onion skin is a secret super material lol

@uglypinkeraser 8 ай бұрын

This sketchbook would be cool where each page is partially traced or influenced by the two or three pages behind it and it evolves throughout the book.

@COTTFLIX 8 ай бұрын

Cool!

@wetterschneider 8 ай бұрын

Right! I was hoping that Pete would start from the back/last page and work forward... He did it sort of and that was fun.

@dextermellor 8 ай бұрын

And then animate it into a flipbook

@Topdoggie7 8 ай бұрын

Chaos art time.

@95netta 4 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@equesdeventusoccasus 8 ай бұрын

A sketchbook like this one could be used to draw a 3 dimension drawing, such as a single point of perspective city where it appears that you are traveling down a foggy city street. Things on distant pages would appear as distant objects blurred out by fog. Buildings would be drawn on multiple pages, but they would make an entire building over several pages when viewed together. Turning a page would be like taking a stroll.

@kelsthevibe 5 ай бұрын

That’s quite smort

@jevan_07 4 ай бұрын

u should do it 🙏🏾

@bmk6686 8 ай бұрын

It would be really cool to see this drawing with backlighting. That would make the lower layers more clear to see. I like how the multiple layers add depth.

@jonstorts5086 8 ай бұрын

That’s crazy I was literally about to type this comment out word for word lmao

@bmk6686 8 ай бұрын

@@jonstorts5086 Awesome!

@Satoshi.Yakicorn 7 ай бұрын

To add to that idea, maybe having a different view of the drawing from the other side? Stacking the shade page on the bottom, red in the middle, and then the calligraphy drawing on the first page. The shading might get lost without the help of a backlight, but I think the final product would look more clear imo.

@stevesmolik24 8 ай бұрын

Wow. Onion skin paper. This brings back memories of the 60’s, when my Mom wrote letters on onion skin paper to her pen-pal friends in Britain. She said it was very inexpensive so she could write several pages and cost very little to mail. Thank you Peter for the funny video introduction. Keep them coming.

@sarads7877 8 ай бұрын

That’s lovely 👀

@Topdoggie7 8 ай бұрын

They're so fragile though! Those letters must be dust!

@pollyoz2193 7 ай бұрын

@@Topdoggie7 I haven't seen the books, but old fashioned onionskin stationery paper was pretty strong, despite its fineness. I've got a pad of the stuff that must be 30-40 years old and it's still fine, last I looked.

@Topdoggie7 7 ай бұрын

@@pollyoz2193 It's strong but it yellows and browns rapidly.

@pollyoz2193 7 ай бұрын

My 30-40 year old pad of onion skin looks fine, still flexible and no foxing. Its texture is more cockled than what I can see in the video and it is slightly more opaque, but that may be from the colouring (pale mint green). We have apparently had quite different experiences with this type of paper.

@R0gon3_R4v3n 7 ай бұрын

this sketchbook would be so cool for anatomy drawings or paper dolls

@hydeslovelies 8 ай бұрын

Would love to see a set of black ink drawings done with temporary sheets of opaque paper between the onion skin sheets. Then after they are all finished, you remove the opaque sheets to be surprised by how the separate drawings interact with each other as you turn the pages.

@illuminatidetector8256 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful idea!

@katfyte 8 ай бұрын

I make my own onion skin sketchbooks. I love layering the drawings. It takes watercolour too for a very beautiful and unique affect. I love the crinkle too.

@smirkingdevil 8 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this editing style compared to the previous style of “speeding” through a drawing’s creation. This editing style reminds me that each line you draw takes time.

@GIBBO4182 8 ай бұрын

That book has layers to it…

@Topdoggie7 8 ай бұрын

Just like Shrek.

@HassanCodA-Xod8hm. 7 ай бұрын

🤩

@Hero_Of_The_People 7 ай бұрын

@@Topdoggie7onions have layers, ogres have layers

@ManchesterVicky 8 ай бұрын

I love the pencil over the ink. The paper makes the ink softer but still consistent in colour which works really well to be able to see the pencil as the top layer. Really interesting use of the book

@paigeedwards3493 7 ай бұрын

I watched this last night as it came up on my recommended. I HAVENT WATCHED YOU IN YEARS😭😭 IVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH!!!! I dont think you realise how pleasant it was to hear your voice again. Thank you for still making content and still being you💙

@Buckwheat_Spaghetti 8 ай бұрын

I work as a janitor and clerk for multiple grocery stores, I always sweep dust up the produce sections because so much onion skins keep shedding onto the floor and getting everywhere. this is such a cool thing, its a small thing that always runs around my mind when sweeping up the market floors. I wonder how they got the onion skins? did i contribute a teeny tiny bit to production? (jk I know it isnt acually using onions)

@OoSweetyman 8 ай бұрын

Peters upload schedule recently is shivering my timbers

@Twistedtiteez 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching you for the last 7 years, I am now 20, your art has had such an impact on my flow state when making warbled wobbles and dibble dobbles

@wesphillips7806 8 ай бұрын

woww all the peter content this week ! we are spoiled :)

@noname-ve7wo 8 ай бұрын

You almost got 1 million subs. Thats crazy man. I sub to you like 2 years ago and liked your videos. The pens and your drawings are amazing

@samuelhatman8995 8 ай бұрын

I re-watched this Peter. My compliment in a modified form: I am going to try to develop 1/2 the courage and perseverance you have in your little finger. You bless us all with your work and commitment to your art. I am beginning to work on material for re-opening my own KZfaq channel. Thank you sincerely. Sometimes just to watch and listen to you is like food. That's a good thing.

@TheLpsAwesomeTV 4 ай бұрын

you said it beautifully ! sometimes just to watch and listen to peter is like food. i love this comment

@bittsandpieces 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for calling me cute Peter, I needed that

@theartoframshackle 8 ай бұрын

The editing looks nice! Was it more time consuming?

@peter_draws 8 ай бұрын

No it was actually much much quicker

@geoffberteau2847 8 ай бұрын

Agreed. It's nice

@Mario_from_lyceum 7 ай бұрын

I love this type of drawing. You just sit and draw whatever stroke your mind put into it, very calmly and relaxing. It`s like a drawing in the back of the school notebook, but without any guidelines

@jaminjones4014 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for motivating me to keep drawing over the years!

@BRUXXUS 8 ай бұрын

Very cool! I don’t think I’ve ever heard of this before, but when you mentioned Bible pages I was like “ohh yeah!” I do love the layered look of this set of drawings quite a lot!

@mjpete27 8 ай бұрын

Hullo Peter, I think onion skin is a cheaper solution than velum. The church was the main advocate for artists during and after the dark ages. Back in the days when most people did not read visual teaching was the only way to influence the public! So criteria for church minimum requirements had to be met for commissions! So use of onion skin paper was an alternative to vellum paper so much less expensive! Just a theory that I have heard from an Art history teacher back when I was in college.

@IntergalacticSpaceKitten 5 ай бұрын

I love how steady he is with his line work. It's awesome to watch. His art is cool

@-Kailinn- 8 ай бұрын

There's a beauty in imperfection, it makes the world more interesting when things aren't always perfect and exact. Sometimes perfection is beautiful too, but I think it's important to embrace things that aren't perfect. I used to force myself to draw with pens just so I couldn't erase anything, and I think it helped break me out of the trap of perfectionism a little. It's also cool with that paper you could have something that appears as though it's in the far distance out of focus if you draw it 3 pages deep. There's a lot of ideas and creative concepts that can come from something so simple.

@scorbo9000 7 ай бұрын

You are such a good source for ultimate unintentional ASMR hehe, keep on drawing Peter! all the best for you

@peteypete3597 8 ай бұрын

Yes! This editing style is way more relaxing to watch!

@Messoniz 8 ай бұрын

Im so glad I found your chanel. I love watching your videos when Im feeling low. You help me get through things and thank you for that!

@dark_gamer6678 8 ай бұрын

You should do this sketch book backwards(Like a manga) so you can see your prevoius drawing under your new one.

@hopemanley702 8 ай бұрын

I just want you to know peter, my mom says you remind her of bob ross with the calm cadence and way of speaking, glad youre still around to watch

@GrungeGranny 8 ай бұрын

Remy sent me one last year and it’s quickly become my favorite! I love it for colored pencils, watercolor, the pages hold a surprising amt of water and/or ink, and is smooth enough for pastels and pencil blending. I have several now that I use for different projects, as well as one that’s just my journal! I’m obsessed!

@Twistedtiteez 4 ай бұрын

It’s so cool to see how your art has advanced, explored, and yet I can still see you kept your same style as well! I was and always will be rooting for you! Super unique stuff I love it

@vsnrm5451 8 ай бұрын

That thing about mumbling or saying the word loud and proud is actually so profound, it impacted me. Not just because it applies to art, but I feel like I can cling to the philosophy in all aspects of life

@TRYHEART67 8 ай бұрын

I’ve used onion skin papers to write letters in the 70’s. I always loved the way it felt and the transparency quality. I have a few sheets left from those days and I have tried to find more, however the new productions are just not the same quality. I’ve been looking for vintage packages in thrift stores and haven’t come across any. I have seen other YOU TUBE videos of the album also. Thanks for your take on it. I enjoyed your commentary voice over and your editing. TFS…

@nebulonicc 7 ай бұрын

i just returned to your channel after a long time of not watching, and i remember now how much i really enjoy your videos! the art and overall demeanor and attitude towards art as a whole still inspires me as much as it did the first time i found your channel in 2017. i really enjoyed the new editing style too, it definitely comes across as a bit more relaxing. if you're going for relaxing, you could try adding in some sounds of pen strokes and paper too, i would have loved to hear the crinkling of this paper while you were talking haha. glad to see you're still making videos, keep it up dude

@Oveenomontoya 8 ай бұрын

I stumbled upon your channel a few months ago and catch up with your videos when I can, and I just want to thank you for bringing the energy you bring into your content. You seem like a really awesome and chill guy, and your videos bring calm (and entertaining) moments to my otherwise hectic life. Not to mention that your art style is incredibly unique compared to what I usually see on here. So again, thanks for being you and making my life a little better in doing so.

@kevingirard7844 8 ай бұрын

I liked the new editing style Peter.

@albecharlie497 8 ай бұрын

Interesting! I feel the final piece is interactive in a unique way. I do feel your shyness in the top layer, and I’m glad I watched all the way through! It was a different approach than what I would have done!

@hospitalbruteband 8 ай бұрын

I love the drawing and the experimentation. Plus the new editing style really works!!!

@user-tj1ns3nd7o 8 ай бұрын

youre the best peter!! make videos for the rest of eternity or else….

@yugdails 8 ай бұрын

Love that Peter is doing the funny epic intros again I love them

@TheNightowl001 8 ай бұрын

If you read the Wiki article on onionskin paper, you may have noticed it talked about a "cockle" texture that supposedly helped id in erasing. I don't know about that, but I know when I first used onionskin paper probably around 60 years ago), the property that struck me most was that it was incredibly smeary. The ink from the typewriter ribbon would smear, pencil would smear, fountain pen ink would smear. About the LEAST smearing ink on it was from ballpoints, but that depended on the brand. I always loved the lightness and texture of it, though. Haven't run across any actual onion skin paper in a long time, though, so I haven't used it in years.

@peter_draws 8 ай бұрын

Yeah I did see that about the texture, and I was wary about smearing and smudging but I didn’t experience any with this paper, less than I do with many other more common papers I use. However I was very careful not to touch any of the ink until it was dry

@AwkwardSquirrel13 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Peter, this is so enthralling!

@foolsupright8512 24 күн бұрын

This sketchbook would be so good for animation, and keeping all your pages in one place

@froggoxvii4038 8 ай бұрын

I'm in love with this man.

@atlasrising9156 3 ай бұрын

I haven't seen your videos since I was 15, and here I am at 22 and almost done with college! This video has a much more professional youtube feel to it, looks like you've got a more official youtube studio now. I love your work!

@kirk7edi 8 ай бұрын

I started following you about 6 years ago and loved it. I wanted to thank you for inspiring me. I'm so happy that your channel has come this far, Peter. I hope you have much more success!

@deanandreoli1975 8 ай бұрын

So rad, Peter. I love your experimental art. It makes ME get a little brave with my drawing. Helps me get out of my comfort zone and just have fun. I really appreciate it. So BossHogg👑🔥

@tayloranette6647 8 ай бұрын

I used to watch this channel all the time.. so glad to see your video on my recommendations after all this time 😍

@TheActualCaveman 4 ай бұрын

I personally like that the first drawing was clouded. it reveals itself as you get closer to it so that adds to the intrigue. If you start at the back of the book and draw to the front, as the older drawings disappear you’re freed up to evolve it and flipping through the morphing drawings will be cool

@vaurisyoutube 8 ай бұрын

id love to see how this one looks held against a window or something so that u can see all the drawings through. i think it would look pretty cool. also i liked the editing style, even tho i only noticed it after u mentioned it. i think it suits the calm voiceover very well.

@bobthegamertwitch 7 ай бұрын

Bro, I use to watch you about 8 years ago. Finally getting back into this style of art and spent so long looking for you. I’m so glad I found you again!

@tcuisix 8 ай бұрын

My favorite art tuber

@sat7507 8 ай бұрын

I hope you have/had a great day peter!

@rh9645 8 ай бұрын

I really liked the editing style of the video ❤❤❤ the sketchbook is cool. It's nice how you layered your drawings

@SectorGamer-jf5xh 8 ай бұрын

So far looks pretty cool I like how your drawings layered and the onion skin paper is not bad

@user-gt8oj1bc2z 8 ай бұрын

I liked this one, Peter. I used to draw on onion skin paper many decades ago... back when that was the only tracing paper there was. I like how you layered these pages. Leaves me wanting to explore getting one of these sketch books.

@AlexandraElenaMarcu 8 ай бұрын

Loved this Peter!!!

@sammythehamster9093 8 ай бұрын

I never came across 'Onion skin' paper sketchbook before. I do have layout and tracing paper for crafts. Parchment Vellum feels thick tracing paper. There's scope for experiments with layered drawings something to test out in the future. I'm after stone paper journal. The intro reminds me of 80s Kid's shows.

@zemfruit 7 ай бұрын

i think i like this kind of editing better. i missed your voice and doodles, im so glad your videos are finally back in my recommendations

@bassooninaround7822 8 ай бұрын

I’ve used thinner paper, like this, and put a light source behind them to really make the contrast between pages and different pens pop out. I think it could be fun to use this like scenery for a pseudo old school animation style. Love your creativity dude!

@trublgrl 8 ай бұрын

I grew up when my dad still used a typewriter for many things, and he'd buy onion skin typing paper, and I'd always steal it to draw on and trace comic books with. I absolutely love the texture, and I thought that stuff was just gone from the market now that typewriters are a thing of the past. Thanks to Remy for bringing this back!

@PossumMedic 7 ай бұрын

looks great! 🙌‍

@nedf8668 8 ай бұрын

Now I want to buy one of these!

@tristanhamann-reeve3214 8 ай бұрын

Narrations great as always !!

@CallMeCJorDandy 8 ай бұрын

I bought a set of onionskin papers , this exactly what i want to do with it , thanks for the inspiration !

@kateapple1 8 ай бұрын

I’m obsessed with the way you draw/sketch ❤ wish I could do that. You’re So talented!

@LadyPelikan 8 ай бұрын

I like this editing style!

@percivalyracanth1528 8 ай бұрын

The loud and proud method is important in all kinds of fields, i like it. I perso ally use it in writing since short sparse simple speech can be effective, but the whole point of writing is to experiment with what language CAN do, and you need to be bold with that- same with art and so on.

@christicovington 8 ай бұрын

I think this would be awesome for anatomy drawings. Very cool drawings and sketchbook ❤

@quickgaming2466 7 ай бұрын

Wow, dude! I have watched your channel many years ago and always loved it. Somehow it slipped away from me, and now I rediscovered your art, charisma and stellar voice! Much love, my dude❤

@quickgaming2466 7 ай бұрын

Like drow with noodles ago. Also ur drawing style is sooo cool!

@amyshaw893 7 ай бұрын

something i think would be really nice is a notebook that has a normal page and two translucent ones, then repeat, so each leaf can have an overlay of translucent paper

@Avatarfan10000 8 ай бұрын

I am so heavy handed I would rip the paper just opening the book.

@kipporah 8 ай бұрын

Oh this is very cool! I like the video speed and I need to try onion skin paper.

@rizzgod-wj6ty 8 ай бұрын

This editing is amazing and soothing wish to see this type of editing in other videos

@alexanderson3782 7 ай бұрын

This drawing came out so cool! I like the new editing style a lot

@brandaoberg4841 8 ай бұрын

Great sense of humor. Talented. Passionate. You definitely deserve all the views man. Keep up the good work!

@paulhedman7387 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, I was going for "cute" today. It's not easy for an old phart like me to pull off.

@boscorner 8 ай бұрын

Peter's musical intros are the best

@mivical 8 ай бұрын

i like the different editing style!!

@s.teamspark3858 8 ай бұрын

love that sweater peter

@disonalvan 8 ай бұрын

your piece looks so conceptual and cool

@charlottepearce7075 8 ай бұрын

I wondered if you might slip some poetry between drawings? Thank you for taking the risk to try something different. I really like this and now I am inspired to try onion skin.

@Soyokaze404-yc1dt 8 ай бұрын

This looks like fun to write in honestly. Would be cool to see sheets of writing on top of each other.

@ProjectExteria 8 ай бұрын

Seriously, I remember this paper from my childhood and I missed it. I absolutely love the sound and feel of it. Some old bibles are made of these (europe, don't know if anywhere else). I'm not religious but this paper made me actually read it back then

@ryanrodriguez5495 7 ай бұрын

I loved the drawing and the new editing style. My girlfriend loved the commentary as well. :)

@tinyfishhobby3138 8 ай бұрын

Oh man, now I want one… the thumbnail for your video immediately grabbed my attention. Love the concept of an onionskin sketchbook..

@sharbean 7 ай бұрын

Onion skin paper was used for writing letters during the wars to pack more letters into deliveries. It was also used for letters when you could pay to send letters by air rather than via ground or water) and you’d pay for stamps for the exact weight of your letter. You used to be able the buy pads of onion skin writing paper for Airmail letters. Lightweight and durable, it could hold up to the liquid ink of fountain pens when that was the primary writing option.

@jandepaepe4262 7 ай бұрын

I think this kind of sketchbook would make an amazing storybook. Imagine one of those old full-art fairy-tale books, with the vibe of Cereza and the Lost Demon, and every new page shows a new piece of the story, but you can still see the vague remains of the last page! Think of a little knight, going on an adventure, and you can see him on the road, and the little changes in his pose are accentuated by the previous page bleeding through the background. Of course it would need to be very limited and clean art, like the pen-like line-art you made with your first page!

@foureyelime 8 ай бұрын

I think that “onion skin” paper is another name for tracing paper or vellum. I’ve used it for thumbnailing layouts since it’s relatively cheap

@beewhiched 8 ай бұрын

in the video he talks about the differences

@victoriadougall1180 25 күн бұрын

Love this channel so much

@davelester1985 8 ай бұрын

That kind of paper was used by music copyists. Lines were on one side, and you penned in the notes on the other side. If you made a mistake you could take a razor blade and scratch off the mistake and redo your marks. Music copyists made good money in Los Angeles before computer software took over. Consider this, almost all of the movie music scores and parts for the musicians were written on this onion skin type paper and are now sitting in a safe protected from fire. Also recording artist had copyists using this paper. It feels good to see this video, that paper is historical.

@thegreatsketchbookjourney523 8 ай бұрын

Onionskin paper.... thats sounds super cool, hello Mr. peter

@isabeedemski3635 8 ай бұрын

Yes good editing!

@Nick-yk4pq 8 ай бұрын

a two layer picture with the background and forground in different colours would be good, it would be a good medium for adding highlights or shadows to a figure

@NoDecaf7 8 ай бұрын

The editing of this video is really nice, very relaxed and enjoyable to watch. 10/10 I would enjoy a series with this sketchbook, I'm curious about how it interacts with other media. I like the outcome of this sketch sandwich.