First Impressions A Guide To Drawing Materials

First Impressions: A Guide To Drawing Materials is an instructional DVD from Green Umbrella presented by artists Dave Murray and John Rice. The programme runs about 46 minutes and focuses on selecting drawing materials and practical tips for using them.

Originally issued in 1999 and released on DVD (Region 2) in 2007, the content is organised into colour‑coded sections intended as a clear, introductory overview for beginners and hobbyists.

Pros:

• Concise, 46‑minute runtime suitable as a quick introduction.
• Practical, “handy” tips on getting the most from drawing materials.
• Presented by practising artists Dave Murray and John Rice.
• Organised into colour‑coded sections for straightforward navigation.

Cons:

• Dated production (original issue 1999; DVD release listed 12 March 2007).
• DVD is Region 2, PAL, full‑screen:1 format rather than widescreen.
• Short runtime and introductory scope mean it is an overview rather than an in‑depth reference.