Thing is, it has always been this way. Some people learn better with someone teaching the material, some people learn it better through reading. I'm one that learns best when listening and watching, and repetition. Books weren't my thing, but I mustered 2 associates and a bachelors, so I did something right. I prefer watching people draw and learning that way, so you and I are in the same boat. Fuck a book, lol.
I used to ink a fair bit (i make complete pieces now art wise so i still ink but its my own work), the difference between an okay inker and a great inker is while an okay inker will show off your pic and highlight it they wont add anything. a great inker will make your art explode and highlight all of the best parts while hiding any little inconsistencies as well as adding a dynamic : i never was great at inking had my moments including compliments form jim lee and a couple others but its so fun watching a master of their craft in action. and it is a great drawing especially for inkers to play with so well done.
When he started fine tuning at the 30:00 mark I cracked a smile so wide it hurt. I know he pretty much fine tuned the whole pencil drawing but those "unnoticeable" marks sure made it all come alive. Pure magic.
Damn, to be a millionaire and still be a man of the people like this. Maybe that is why he is so giving. Hes not competing or taking food out of his families mouth and he is cultivating future artists.
If I can give any advice to the world (and this is totally a "do as I say and not as I do" piece of advice)... Never quit! You'll only find yourself looking back wondering "what if?" Put whatever sort of fears or doubts you have that are standing in front of you and put them behind you to push you forward rather than block your path.
I stopped drawing at the age 12. People used to always ask me to make drawings for them. Now im 23 and practing again. Im very rusty and it makes me wonder what if spent he last 11 years practing. I hope you didnt give up!
No no no don't say that to your self! If you're very passioned about drawing, and trully deeply inspired by his techniques to just think about working as a professional, then you should take time and practice! I know is a long road but trust me it would worth it! I know because I've been there for more than two decades my friend! Don't give up! The magic is still there!
That was beautiful to watch. Congrats on having your picture selected VicG! Really fantastic linework to start with, so no doubt made Jim Lee's inks much easier!!! Hope you learned a lot from his constructive points!
When I was in HS... And I first started doing simple line Art Sketches like this. {And it's a very nice piece you have} I would never ink them. My friend would go through my best drawings. Take em home and ink them. I was just floored by what he use to do. With what I thought was just O.K. Having Jim Lee!? JIM LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ink your work. Must feel like Nirvana!! And look at what he did! BRAVO!! BRAVO!! GUYS!!!
I can't imagine how cool it must have been to see Jim do this for you in the stream and to have this video to look at forever. It's really such a killer piece. Congrats, man.
I'm an inker myself. Unfortunately not a discovered inker. I'm looking to ink the pencils of other artists and hopefully create a working beneficial relationship to hopefully break in to the world of comic art.
I really appreciate both you and Jim Lee. You Victor have done a lot if work collecting and sharing the art with us. Also thanks for sharing some art of your own. Jim Lee has really humbled himself and has put a lot of work into bring up aspiring artists with his tutorials and demonstrations. Thank you both.
Very cool. I realize Jim didn't want to make big adjustments that would require major redraws, but both of her arms are still a bit off. The back one looks like it's punching out from her neck. Since this is not a 100% side angle, we are getting some front angles at the neck, upper chest, and breasts, it would make more sense to draw the shoulder and upper arm of the right arm receding back and down a little, and having the forearm coming out a touch lower, and further out. The front arm needs a little more neck and trap visible with the shoulder a little larger. The shoulder should also be moved down a little because it looks like the arm is connecting into it's socket too high and bit too forward from where it should connect. Everything else looks really good.
I respectfully disagree. When you say the back shoulder should be visible and back arm brought down, I feel like you are treating the whole upper body as a rigid unit. The shoulders are raised and brought back in this pic, her shoulder blades pinching together while her chest is stretched and arched out a bit. As someone who has made “corrections” like that in the past, you quickly realize your character looses a lot of dynamic, and in this particular drawing it would probably result in her looking like she’s taking up a fighting stance as opposed to being about to deliver a blow. It’s not anatomically incorrect, it’s just more stale.
More than once while watching it, I couldn't help but think of Chasing Amy. "You're a tracer" "I'm an artist, only then a picture takes on depth and detail." Lol. I know I didn't get the quote exactly right. But I haven't seen the movie in about 10 years or more. Great job to both of you guys. Jim is truly a living legend, I've enjoyed his style since early-mid 90's. Watching him and Todd is a true education.
Best changes made: 1. Less hair 2. Figuring out the the "leg wrap" was placed way too high up the thigh in the original sketch 3. Adding visible ribs and not just a flat shadow
Half the time I was like "wtf is he doing, hes gonna mess it up", the other half I was like "damn how did he do that, that was amazing!' either way I was wrong, he didnt mess anything up, it ended up looking incredible! gratz!!
I still remember when Betsy ended up trapped in her new Japanese body. This is definitely one of the cooler characters in Marvel and the psy-blade is epic.
Thanks CTCFirebird! I'm going to push myself improve and draw more. I'm still in the sketching phase and not really trying to do full on pieces... just been trying to figure out what my style is and become more comfortable with some of my glaring weaknesses.
Can't believe I'm just seeing this now. You had a very good sketch, I can't draw to save me life. Lol. But I love art and I admire anyone with artistic talent and that you have. Jim is my favorite artist of all time. I like a lot of artists but he is at the top of my list. The title of this video says it all. Holy crap, what an amazing piece. Congrats on being able to display this for years to come.
CONGRATS MAN! Haha you deserve every bit of it. I cannot express how much I love you and your channel man. I've been watching for years and I always make it a point to stop what im doing for your content. I wish you the best bro
That means a lot to me, Sir! (lol I always call people sir but in this case it actually fits) I still don't know if I deserve it but I'll definitely take it.
Vic im so happy for you man. This would be like the all time high for me! This is so well deserved. The initial sketch was really nice too. JimLee inking your Psylocke...Man that's huge. How do you get all these gigs! LOL
Thanks a lot, Michael. I really don't have the answer to how these things happen for me. Being at the right place at the right time, very generous and cool people, a little bit of hard work, dumb luck, and a whole lot help from the big guy upstairs!
Man! Did he send it back to you?! I’d have that framed and on display! What an awesome video and thing to do! I’ve been a fan of Jim’s work since I was in grade school with the X-Men!
The pose is heavily inspired by that image which was actually inspired by another image that Jim Lee already drew (Google "Psylocke Ghost Rider")... I love the pose but I didn't like the position of the camera. I attempted to achieve a look where Psylocke looked as if she was about to strike whoever is looking at the image.
White-out tend to turn yellow over times so her teeth will be yellow too. Lol! That's why you scan the picture to preserve the white ink look and color it on Photoshop or any painting program.
Hi Jim. Do you have a video that explains how to draw in perspective some characters that are close or very close from the camera? I know it sounds simple but it's not and it's easy to get lost and making mistakes. I would love to learn this technique. Thanks so much for all your tutorials and your great generosity. Sincerely.
so lucky to get into the game right when Lee and McFarlane showed up in the late 80's. Fucking iconic. no styles can touch em. Comics would never have made it this far without men like Lee. Straight up. Now kneel. KNEEL, I say and sever your pinkie finger in appreciation for this God.
Follow Jim Lee at twitch.tv/jimlee to catch him drawing live
Join the Jim Lee message board discord.gg/jimlee to chat among fellow fans
VZA whats the track at the end?
dirkit247, it's Summer Stroll by Brock Berrigan.
VZA #savelucifer
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VZA im begging vote for lucifer on the fox pole and i will do what ever..
33 minutes of Jim Lee taught me more than many books and drawing classes. Respect the man!
Yeah true
You probably just weren't ready to digest their material. Read them again now that you have some experience under your belt.
Thing is, it has always been this way. Some people learn better with someone teaching the material, some people learn it better through reading. I'm one that learns best when listening and watching, and repetition. Books weren't my thing, but I mustered 2 associates and a bachelors, so I did something right. I prefer watching people draw and learning that way, so you and I are in the same boat. Fuck a book, lol.
Nah fam, respect the LEGEND
Jim brought the cup size down... And it's still like a Double E. Hahahaha
I used to ink a fair bit (i make complete pieces now art wise so i still ink but its my own work), the difference between an okay inker and a great inker is while an okay inker will show off your pic and highlight it they wont add anything. a great inker will make your art explode and highlight all of the best parts while hiding any little inconsistencies as well as adding a dynamic : i never was great at inking had my moments including compliments form jim lee and a couple others but its so fun watching a master of their craft in action. and it is a great drawing especially for inkers to play with so well done.
The way he uses the whiteout is awesome!
I find myself thinking "What is he doing!?", before going "Oooooh, right".
I can't imagine the feeling you get when Jim Lee says that your drawing is pretty good
How about that moment when you get to put your signature on the same art as Jim Lee! 😮😮😮
My dream would come true,
Well, Jim Lee, And the Artist of Berserk
Nasser FireLord Arts I wanna see Jim lee do a guts piece either in the golden age or berserker armor
@@npc1172 ikr, KENTARO MIURA is truly a beast, but Jim Lee should truly take guts to another level
Good hand👍
Exactly He is the MAN!
Lee is, hands down, my favourite artist. I fell in love with his work when reading Punisher War Journal.
Dude same. His run on that series is so fucking good
When he started fine tuning at the 30:00 mark I cracked a smile so wide it hurt. I know he pretty much fine tuned the whole pencil drawing but those "unnoticeable" marks sure made it all come alive. Pure magic.
He makes it look so simple even though there is so much technicality. I learned a lot watching thanks for this video.
Damn, to be a millionaire and still be a man of the people like this. Maybe that is why he is so giving. Hes not competing or taking food out of his families mouth and he is cultivating future artists.
?? What makes him a millionaire all of a sudden
@@pasjan1183 What do you mean? His networth is 10 million.
That tissue dabbing trick blew my mind, it would have never occurred to me to do that. Thank you Mr. Lee you are amazing!
OMG I ALWAYS WONDERED HOW YOU GUYS MAKE THOSE POWER EFFECTS! NEVER WOULDVE GUESSED IT WAS PAPER TISSUE AND WHITE OUT!!!
Thats pretty cool. That has got to be pretty awesome to have a legend work on your work. Wow! Congrats.
Jim goes into so much detail, he even explains the changes he makes to your drawing, because of anatomy. Love this guy!!!!
Wow 😮 that was brilliant. So many techniques, so much thought. The use of whiteout to create the highlights blew my mind.
That’s pretty dope. Nice lesson in form and composition too
Beautiful,...only thing i am not sure about is the belt buckle?!...awesome,glad i found your channel!..
This makes me want to practice, but quit drawing at the same time.
If I can give any advice to the world (and this is totally a "do as I say and not as I do" piece of advice)...
Never quit! You'll only find yourself looking back wondering "what if?" Put whatever sort of fears or doubts you have that are standing in front of you and put them behind you to push you forward rather than block your path.
Dont quit!
Hope you didn't quit
I stopped drawing at the age 12. People used to always ask me to make drawings for them.
Now im 23 and practing again. Im very rusty and it makes me wonder what if spent he last 11 years practing. I hope you didnt give up!
No no no don't say that to your self! If you're very passioned about drawing, and trully deeply inspired by his techniques to just think about working as a professional, then you should take time and practice!
I know is a long road but trust me it would worth it! I know because I've been there for more than two decades my friend! Don't give up! The magic is still there!
9:05 I never would have thought to do that 🤯
That was beautiful to watch. Congrats on having your picture selected VicG! Really fantastic linework to start with, so no doubt made Jim Lee's inks much easier!!! Hope you learned a lot from his constructive points!
When I was in HS... And I first started doing simple line Art Sketches like this. {And it's a very nice piece you have} I would never ink them. My friend would go through my best drawings. Take em home and ink them. I was just floored by what he use to do. With what I thought was just O.K. Having Jim Lee!? JIM LEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ink your work. Must feel like Nirvana!! And look at what he did! BRAVO!! BRAVO!! GUYS!!!
My brain still hasn't fully processed the moment. I'm like "did that really just happen?"
Such a brilliant tutorial and explanation of everything he's doing, while at the same time creating an amazing artwork!
I can't imagine how cool it must have been to see Jim do this for you in the stream and to have this video to look at forever. It's really such a killer piece. Congrats, man.
Thanks, man. It was a dream come true. I still can't believe it happened.
Jim Lee made the sketch up the notch into an amazing piece. Congrats! That is such an honor!
I'm an inker myself. Unfortunately not a discovered inker. I'm looking to ink the pencils of other artists and hopefully create a working beneficial relationship to hopefully break in to the world of comic art.
I would be sooooo honored to have Jim Lee comment on and ink my work. He did his magic on this and turned it into a masterpiece!!
Jim is one cool guy, all right. He respects his fans 100%.
Jim Lee is a God, your pencils are great too.
Thank you... I appreciate the love.
if more pros did this to amateur drawings in video form, it would teach so much. Great content.
This video really made me realise how much an inker does.
I really appreciate both you and Jim Lee. You Victor have done a lot if work collecting and sharing the art with us. Also thanks for sharing some art of your own. Jim Lee has really humbled himself and has put a lot of work into bring up aspiring artists with his tutorials and demonstrations. Thank you both.
Much love, Brett. I appreciate the kind words.
Wow that's very cool!!! Good pencil work and Jim is so talented and fun to watch. Watching a master at his craft!
You did all the work Jim just inked it
Woooooooooow the philosophy/ realistic approach 2 how things SHOULD/WOULD LOOK, verrrrry clever & nformative, along with amazing.
Very cool. I realize Jim didn't want to make big adjustments that would require major redraws, but both of her arms are still a bit off. The back one looks like it's punching out from her neck. Since this is not a 100% side angle, we are getting some front angles at the neck, upper chest, and breasts, it would make more sense to draw the shoulder and upper arm of the right arm receding back and down a little, and having the forearm coming out a touch lower, and further out. The front arm needs a little more neck and trap visible with the shoulder a little larger. The shoulder should also be moved down a little because it looks like the arm is connecting into it's socket too high and bit too forward from where it should connect. Everything else looks really good.
I respectfully disagree. When you say the back shoulder should be visible and back arm brought down, I feel like you are treating the whole upper body as a rigid unit. The shoulders are raised and brought back in this pic, her shoulder blades pinching together while her chest is stretched and arched out a bit.
As someone who has made “corrections” like that in the past, you quickly realize your character looses a lot of dynamic, and in this particular drawing it would probably result in her looking like she’s taking up a fighting stance as opposed to being about to deliver a blow. It’s not anatomically incorrect, it’s just more stale.
Kinda mad we all can't be born with godlike drawing skills just like how we learn to walk and talk
More than once while watching it, I couldn't help but think of Chasing Amy. "You're a tracer" "I'm an artist, only then a picture takes on depth and detail." Lol. I know I didn't get the quote exactly right. But I haven't seen the movie in about 10 years or more. Great job to both of you guys. Jim is truly a living legend, I've enjoyed his style since early-mid 90's. Watching him and Todd is a true education.
Best changes made:
1. Less hair
2. Figuring out the the "leg wrap" was placed way too high up the thigh in the original sketch
3. Adding visible ribs and not just a flat shadow
Dry brush / tissue inking is incredible...
Back again! This is just awesome!! Like this is really incredible. Inspires me to work hard to create more art. VZA no one deserves this more than you
I'm so glad that you're finding this inspirational! Keep on doing your thing, Michael.
Your pencils was amazing
Well, that was awesome to watch! Such an effective way to teach, too. And that mouth lighting tutorial was both informative and hilarious. :D
"Liquify in Photoshop to your heart's content" XD
Half the time I was like "wtf is he doing, hes gonna mess it up", the other half I was like "damn how did he do that, that was amazing!' either way I was wrong, he didnt mess anything up, it ended up looking incredible! gratz!!
stunning. it was like watching an optical illusion, 2d spaces becoming 3d with texture and form.
Incredible
Lucky fella! Enjoyed fact he made a point of keeping your vision included in the finished piece! Great job! Wish I'd known about this
I still remember when Betsy ended up trapped in her new Japanese body. This is definitely one of the cooler characters in Marvel and the psy-blade is epic.
Absolutely!!
Jim Lee was one of my favorites when I was collecting comics back in the early 90's.
Truely inspirational.
Luckiest man is an understatement. Congratulations!! Looks amazing, before and after!!
Most definitely. Thank you very much for the kind words.
It was a real awesome piece there, Vic! Love to see more!
Thanks CTCFirebird! I'm going to push myself improve and draw more. I'm still in the sketching phase and not really trying to do full on pieces... just been trying to figure out what my style is and become more comfortable with some of my glaring weaknesses.
My favorite inker of all time is Frank Miller. The way he incorporated negative space into rain was so beautiful!
Can't believe I'm just seeing this now. You had a very good sketch, I can't draw to save me life. Lol. But I love art and I admire anyone with artistic talent and that you have. Jim is my favorite artist of all time. I like a lot of artists but he is at the top of my list. The title of this video says it all. Holy crap, what an amazing piece. Congrats on being able to display this for years to come.
CONGRATS MAN! Haha you deserve every bit of it. I cannot express how much I love you and your channel man. I've been watching for years and I always make it a point to stop what im doing for your content. I wish you the best bro
That means a lot to me, Sir! (lol I always call people sir but in this case it actually fits) I still don't know if I deserve it but I'll definitely take it.
I cant believe it, congrats!! And thank you for your amazing channel
Thank you for the kind words!
One of my favorite RUclips channels. Been watching for years now. Keep on the great work
I appreciate that! It wouldn't be anything without the support of all of wonderful artists out there though!
Once more, thanks for posting Jim videos and Thanks to Jim to teaching us HOW TO... thanks
I appreciate the love, marijhorn.
Fantastic.
This was one of your best uploads. Alot of simple but extremely effective lessons taught!
lol There were so many lessons because Jim had to correct so much of what was wrong with my sketch.
VZA right, this was definitely a different angle then watching him do his own stuff
Outstanding! Congratulations on the amazing lesson and gift!
Thanks a lot!
That was awesome
best asmr video ive ever watched
Very cool. Always enjoy you’re videos Jim.
X-MEN & JIM LEE FOREVER!
You get to draw a picture and inhale your way into the stratosphere in the process.
Terrifyingly calm hands.
Jim Lee turns a line into a masterpiece
It’s Jim Lee how hard is it to imagine that?
YOOOO!!! JIM, FINAL FORMED, LEVEL 9000'd THE SHIII OUTTA YOUR SKETCH HOLY SHIIIIII! DOPE
😂😂😂
This drawing was yours? And Jim Lee inked it? A master correcting your work must be the best way to learn. Wow! You peaked bro.
I love Jin Lees style.
this guys magical
Vic im so happy for you man. This would be like the all time high for me! This is so well deserved. The initial sketch was really nice too. JimLee inking your Psylocke...Man that's huge. How do you get all these gigs! LOL
Thanks a lot, Michael. I really don't have the answer to how these things happen for me. Being at the right place at the right time, very generous and cool people, a little bit of hard work, dumb luck, and a whole lot help from the big guy upstairs!
inspiring and I think I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing!
Right on! Glad you enjoyed!
That was amazing
Man! Did he send it back to you?! I’d have that framed and on display! What an awesome video and thing to do! I’ve been a fan of Jim’s work since I was in grade school with the X-Men!
He sent it back and it's been hanging on my bedroom wall ever since. Jim is the best! His X-men run is when I became a fan as well.
Wow talk about experience and encouragement!
Looks like Psylocke from that fighting game Marvel Super Heroes. Pretty sure this sketch was taken straight from that game.
The pose is heavily inspired by that image which was actually inspired by another image that Jim Lee already drew (Google "Psylocke Ghost Rider")... I love the pose but I didn't like the position of the camera. I attempted to achieve a look where Psylocke looked as if she was about to strike whoever is looking at the image.
His is the best i drew it myself like him from X-Men #1
I love that segment, would love to see more of that..
Jim actually did this for another fan before... let me see if I can get permission from him to post that video as well.
That hand is off the charts. I honestly was staring at how good the hand was from the start lol
Haha thanks man.
White-out tend to turn yellow over times so her teeth will be yellow too. Lol! That's why you scan the picture to preserve the white ink look and color it on Photoshop or any painting program.
Actually I had crush on Psylocke by Jim Lee as a kid :)
id give a go to ink one of your sketches
That was incredible. How can you possibly get that good as an artist?
Astounding performance by Jim! Your sketch was awesome to begin with. I got some tips from the great artist himself, hope you did too!
Thank you for the kind words. I absolutely learned a lot from his critiques and fixes. He's such a brilliant man.
That wuz AMAZIN! You are the luckiest person alive. Congrats
Thank you!
How am I just now finding out about this man and his godlike art skills?! Wtf am I doing with my life?!
Dude... read comics
Jims lee compliments u, that for me would be enough to keep me going, forever
Groove is in the Art!!! Congrats first and foremost. Really nice collaboration from the both of you. Catch ya later on the streams, Man!
Thanks a lot, Michael. What's your name on the stream so I know who to look out for?
I "hardly" speak during the streams....but when I do.....BAMFart usually comes before the nonsense.
Aw... the infamous BAMFart... keep on rocking with your great art!!
Hi Jim. Do you have a video that explains how to draw in perspective some characters that are close or very close from the camera? I know it sounds simple but it's not and it's easy to get lost and making mistakes. I would love to learn this technique. Thanks so much for all your tutorials and your great generosity. Sincerely.
so lucky to get into the game right when Lee and McFarlane showed up in the late 80's. Fucking iconic. no styles can touch em. Comics would never have made it this far without men like Lee. Straight up. Now kneel. KNEEL, I say and sever your pinkie finger in appreciation for this God.
rob lie field is a better artist tho
31:03 - this is where I stand with Jim Lee skills, very similar!
The ultimate consecration...
What an amazing video. Thanks and congrats!!!!
Thanks, Memo. Much appreciated!
You got your work improved by Jim Lee? Damnnn noice 🥰🥰🌻🌹
'ehhh, she probably needed the teeth'. Bam, done. Seriously, he's a living legend.
This one has to get a thumb up!
24:40 I love that texture!!!!! I'm gonna use it!