Holy Moly! David, your examples are very beautiful and intriguing actually. It's quite amazing how much the shading adds to the overall look of those already beautiful designs. I tried some simple examples but never used those breaklines the way you did. Your video really is an inspiration and I'm going to explore breaklines now. :-)
My dear teacher. I am waiting for your new celtic knot design. For me it will help me take my mind off of things going on and calm my brin. You are a superb teacher and I can't wait to get started on the new designs. Your most appreciative student, Mildred.
My Dear Mildred, I'm not working on Celtic designs at the moment, but a new series on Thai designs. They will be published in a few weeks along with a series of bedtime readings which are designed to calm your brain!! ;-) Thank you for your very kind comments, Davidx
I also appreciate this series, and ms. Mildred is right, this is amazing stuff for calming the mind, and I also thank you for providing a wonderful gift.
Um... just wanted to let you know.. I tried your grid and I DID IT!!! :) I made a celtic knot!!! Thank you for your brilliant instruction!!! I feel like I actually know stuff!!! Lol
+Wari Catequil What a lovely thing to say, Wari! If you are interested in calligraphy, I am currently working on a complete course, out in about 2 months. Stay subscribed!
i absolutely love all these tutorials, and have a ton of different books written on how to draw these wonderful designs but get very confusing and frustrating.. your way has been the most straight forward.. and have drawn more in the last few months than i ever have .. also i been drawing on an ipad pro which is unique in its own way.. i have done smaller pieces like what you have shown 3x3 grid and such.. i am assuming on larger pieces with longer break lines if needed it follows the same principal?
+Rich Osborne Thanks for you kind comments, Rich. Yes, the princilpe holds all the way through, whatever the grid. I've almost completed a course in calligraphy (30 videos) and i have more design videos planned, so stay subscribed! David
Hello, I love your tutorials and really appreciate them. If I may ask a question - in the 2nd knot from the top when you point out where the break line is, as it is just a 2 unit deep knot, how does the break line fit in with this? I've tried a break line 2 units deep and of course this isn't it, but if the break line is only 1 unit deep where does it go? I realise that I'm missing something really simple, but would appreciate your help!
@@davidnicholls100 Yes of course. I meant the second from the top border design. I have now though worked it out, I just hit a blind spot before realising that of course the break line goes in the circles between the main unit circles as it were. Sorry! I am also very interested in zoomorphics which are more complicated, would you consider giving any tutorials on them at some point? Once again - thanks for your tutorials, I love them.
@@clareroper-paris21 Glad you've worked it out, Clare; and glad you're finding my tutorials useful. I'll have a think about the zoomorphics. kind regards, David
Regina Sutton Glad you liked them, thanks Regina. Yes, the middle was taken out with four break lines in a square. If you watch the videos in sequence from number one, you'll learn exactly where to put the parallel pairs.
You said that you started with a two unit square knot and then added break lines. When I tried I couldn't quite get it right. How did you space the breaks exactly
It depends very much on what sort of design you want to produce. Just remember that the break lines must always join circles together, and if they cross they must also cross on a circle. Keep them regularly spaced. Watch the video again and listen carefully to the commentary.
Thank you for your very kind comments. I think the important thing is to try to keep the strand the same width as you go round. Don't worry if you have to stray outside the grid to achieve this - if it looks right, it is right. If you have a problem with consistency, you could do one, trace it off and then transfer it to the other three corners. I'm about to put some videos up on geometry for designers, so you might find these of some help.
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing insight & techniques with us! You’re a genius. I thought I was doing well… Ive been following along from the first video tutorial, and I really thought I was getting it. But then came breaklines. Again, I thought I had a grasp of the concept during the previous video (#8), but when I tried to replicate the break lines you showed us here…. It just … no. haha I tried & tried. But I’m apparently missing something vital & basic from the intro to breaklines. So I’ll have to go back & re-watch 7 & 8. Wish me luck! And thanks again for your demonstrations!!! xoxo
I know these are 11 yrs old but omg Im in oar of your work. I have seen a lot of videos like this but none as informative as these. I know you have not replied to some recent comments but just wanted to say thank you and yes i will be putting each video on repeat till i become a fraction or your expertise once again thank you xx
Just discovered your videos and am now addicted - I have always wanted to get good at Celtic knots, and you go through each element so clearly and engagingly- your commentary is also priceless. Thank you!! Great Lockdown project.
Howdy, Brother! Your videos are 10x's more interesting than mine. I hope to incorporate your methods in decorate the bottoms of my handmade wooden bowls and vases. If you're ever visiting Texas - you have a place to hang your hat - anytime!
Man I got to tell you your stuff is great. Love the shading in particular really make it stand out.Just starting off myself doing simple boxes 3 x 3 and 6 x 4 with a break. Just baby stuff but it's all practice. One question i have is do you have any advice for the corners. Never seem to get it right. Do three ok and the fourth is not great. Anyway as i was saying love your work
With break lines it is also difficult to know where to start drawing lines... Are there any rules to put break lines and to start drawing lines without making mistakes?
Your videos are so extremely helpful! You answer questions right when I get ready to ask them. Your comments are perfect. I know you don't get paid in money to produce these videos, but you are helping SO MANY, and that is good karma! Thanks again!
Sharing your knowledge and talents is so appreciated! You really have a gift. I have been working on my break lines and am missing something. I tried (your second example) with a 2 x 2 with a break line between every 2nd unit, which didn't work, and then tried a break line after every 3rd unit and I still am not that nice interlocking link. I don't know if I explained that well.
I am a concept artist for video games. Working on a Celtic project, I NEVER thought Id find such a good explanation of how to do these. Saved my day, thank you!
So amazingly easy to follow your very clear and concise tutorials, I am really having fun with them . Never thought I could draw something like these.
+Robin Berry
So pleased that you're enjoying them, Robin!
Holy Moly! David, your examples are very beautiful and intriguing actually. It's quite amazing how much the shading adds to the overall look of those already beautiful designs. I tried some simple examples but never used those breaklines the way you did. Your video really is an inspiration and I'm going to explore breaklines now. :-)
Thoroughly enjoying these again, lockdown has its advantages!
I can't think of many others! ;-)
I discovered it all this for the first time 2 days ago because of this lockdown. My first knot is my new profile picture, I love these so much!
My dear teacher. I am waiting for your new celtic knot design. For me it will help me take my mind off of things going on and calm my brin. You are a superb teacher and I can't wait to get started on the new designs. Your most appreciative student, Mildred.
My Dear Mildred,
I'm not working on Celtic designs at the moment, but a new series on Thai designs. They will be published in a few weeks along with a series of bedtime readings which are designed to calm your brain!! ;-)
Thank you for your very kind comments,
Davidx
I also appreciate this series, and ms. Mildred is right, this is amazing stuff for calming the mind, and I also thank you for providing a wonderful gift.
Um... just wanted to let you know.. I tried your grid and I DID IT!!! :) I made a celtic knot!!!
Thank you for your brilliant instruction!!! I feel like I actually know stuff!!! Lol
I watched your vids after trying another’s method. Superb teaching sir. Thank you very much!
I'm glad you found them useful, Bob! :-)
Thank very much for your incredible instructions and the time you put to share your knowledge
+Wari Catequil
What a lovely thing to say, Wari!
If you are interested in calligraphy, I am currently working on a complete course, out in about 2 months. Stay subscribed!
Thankyou for doing these. I do metal work and want to add engraving to my pieces. Love all of these videos.
Glad you like them!
W O W, you are incredibly good at this! Beautiful designs, sexy voice, easy instructions- the best Celtic design artist I’ve found! Thank you :)
Thanks so much David. This method is so easy to use. 👌
I'm glad you found it useful, Linda. ;-)
i absolutely love all these tutorials, and have a ton of different books written on how to draw these wonderful designs but get very confusing and frustrating.. your way has been the most straight forward.. and have drawn more in the last few months than i ever have ..
also i been drawing on an ipad pro which is unique in its own way.. i have done smaller pieces like what you have shown 3x3 grid and such.. i am assuming on larger pieces with longer break lines if needed it follows the same principal?
+Rich Osborne
Thanks for you kind comments, Rich. Yes, the princilpe holds all the way through, whatever the grid.
I've almost completed a course in calligraphy (30 videos) and i have more design videos planned, so stay subscribed!
David
Hello, I love your tutorials and really appreciate them. If I may ask a question - in the 2nd knot from the top when you point out where the break line is, as it is just a 2 unit deep knot, how does the break line fit in with this? I've tried a break line 2 units deep and of course this isn't it, but if the break line is only 1 unit deep where does it go? I realise that I'm missing something really simple, but would appreciate your help!
Are you referring to the border designs, Clare? Be more specific.
@@davidnicholls100 Yes of course. I meant the second from the top border design. I have now though worked it out, I just hit a blind spot before realising that of course the break line goes in the circles between the main unit circles as it were. Sorry!
I am also very interested in zoomorphics which are more complicated, would you consider giving any tutorials on them at some point?
Once again - thanks for your tutorials, I love them.
@@clareroper-paris21
Glad you've worked it out, Clare; and glad you're finding my tutorials useful.
I'll have a think about the zoomorphics.
kind regards, David
Just discovered your videos. They are amazing. How did you take out the middle of the large design. Where do you put the paralle pairs?
Regina Sutton Glad you liked them, thanks Regina. Yes, the middle was taken out with four break lines in a square. If you watch the videos in sequence from number one, you'll learn exactly where to put the parallel pairs.
This was really an eye opener, thanks!
Very nice of you to say so! thanks for subscribing. Pass it on!
Fantastic stuff. Could you please draw out the knots in this video? Your explanations are so nice and clear.
Glad you liked them Karyl, thanks.
What do you mean 'draw out the knots'? they are already drawn out!
I mean step by step.
All of the steps for any of those designs is covered in the earlier videos :-)
Thank you for such clear explanation!
Youre welcome Numan. Good luck with it!!! ;-)
looks killer,good desings
Thanks Alannsin :-)
For the long chains with breaks is there any specific way to space them because every time i try it doesnt work on the longer chains. please help.
Sorry, I don't quite understand the question
You said that you started with a two unit square knot and then added break lines. When I tried I couldn't quite get it right. How did you space the breaks exactly
It depends very much on what sort of design you want to produce. Just remember that the break lines must always join circles together, and if they cross they must also cross on a circle. Keep them regularly spaced.
Watch the video again and listen carefully to the commentary.
I've been experimenting with these, but have come across several variations that don't work :-)
+Su Mitchell
Tell me what you thimk they are
It wasn't any of your designs, but if the break line was near the edge, I seemed to run into difficulties.
Su Mitchell I’ve found when running into problems like this, the fault is usually one of two things- uneven spacing or a mistake earlier in the work.
nicht so einfach ist Teilweise schwer?
Thank u so much! e.e
you're very welcome, Moonlight ;-)
David Nicholls again thank u sir!
My pleasure! ;-)
Thank you for your very kind comments. I think the important thing is to try to keep the strand the same width as you go round. Don't worry if you have to stray outside the grid to achieve this - if it looks right, it is right. If you have a problem with consistency, you could do one, trace it off and then transfer it to the other three corners.
I'm about to put some videos up on geometry for designers, so you might find these of some help.
David, thank you so much for doing these videos. I love them! You have explained the process so well and made it easy for me to follow.
***** Sharon, thank you for taking the trouble to thank me! It's my pleasure. How about a coffee sometime!!!!!!David
Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing insight & techniques with us! You’re a genius. I thought I was doing well… Ive been following along from the first video tutorial, and I really thought I was getting it. But then came breaklines. Again, I thought I had a grasp of the concept during the previous video (#8), but when I tried to replicate the break lines you showed us here…. It just … no. haha I tried & tried. But I’m apparently missing something vital & basic from the intro to breaklines. So I’ll have to go back & re-watch 7 & 8. Wish me luck! And thanks again for your demonstrations!!!
xoxo
Thank you for excellent tutorials. I can now show my students who I know will be able to understand your clear instructions.
***** Glad you liked them and will be passing them on to your students (please send them my regards! :-)
I know these are 11 yrs old but omg Im in oar of your work. I have seen a lot of videos like this but none as informative as these. I know you have not replied to some recent comments but just wanted to say thank you and yes i will be putting each video on repeat till i become a fraction or your expertise once again thank you xx
Just discovered your videos and am now addicted - I have always wanted to get good at Celtic knots, and you go through each element so clearly and engagingly- your commentary is also priceless. Thank you!! Great Lockdown project.
You are very welcome! What a nice thing to say! Happy Lockdown xx
Howdy, Brother! Your videos are 10x's more interesting than mine. I hope to incorporate your methods in decorate the bottoms of my handmade wooden bowls and vases. If you're ever visiting Texas - you have a place to hang your hat - anytime!
What a kind offer, Robert; thanks, I'll bear that in mind!
Good luck with the bowls.
Sorry, I don't really understand the question.
If you go carefully through all the tutorials your question should be answered.
David
hola muchas gracias, e aprendido mucho, espero que este bien gracias gracias
You're welcome Camilo! ;-)
Man I got to tell you your stuff is great. Love the shading in particular really make it stand out.Just starting off myself doing simple boxes 3 x 3 and 6 x 4 with a break. Just baby stuff but it's all practice. One question i have is do you have any advice for the corners. Never seem to get it right. Do three ok and the fourth is not great. Anyway as i was saying love your work
With break lines it is also difficult to know where to start drawing lines... Are there any rules to put break lines and to start drawing lines without making mistakes?
Your videos are so extremely helpful! You answer questions right when I get ready to ask them. Your comments are perfect. I know you don't get paid in money to produce these videos, but you are helping SO MANY, and that is good karma! Thanks again!
Jennifer La Velle Thanks for saying that jennifer. I'm glad you liked them! Stay tuned. david
Sharing your knowledge and talents is so appreciated! You really have a gift. I have been working on my break lines and am missing something. I tried (your second example) with a 2 x 2 with a break line between every 2nd unit, which didn't work, and then tried a break line after every 3rd unit and I still am not that nice interlocking link. I don't know if I explained that well.
you'll get it! persevere! ;-)
I am a concept artist for video games. Working on a Celtic project, I NEVER thought Id find such a good explanation of how to do these. Saved my day, thank you!
Glad I could help Saraiva
Nice stuff
fascinating!
Thank you for your detailed tutorials, and for the ideas to expand these knots. Mesmerising!
Glad you liked them!
D
Thank you so much for these videos. They are easy to understand and very helpful!
It's remarks like that that make it all worthwhile! Thanks Melinda x
sip bos coba bisa
are you from Indonesia?
One of the best series of videos I ever watched!
What a wonderful thing to say, Primate - you've made my day!
Thanks very much! :-)
These are a really great resource, thanks! :)
+Appollochan
i'm glad you find them useful!
гарно
+Олександр Петрюк
Thanks
Great!!!
Wori Dada glad you liked them!