I watched a documentary on Todd in 2017 and decided I wanted to learn to drawn, write, pencil, ink and color my own comics. In 2018 I started learning and I’m half way through my first book. I’m making my second childhood dream come true. I ordered all 6 Kubert correspondence courses got on my way. Never to old to learn a new skill. Todd is my spirit animal. Never give up!
Everything Todd McFarlane is saying here in the video is 100% true. How to show work, what to do, how to plan. All True. I remember in the beginning when I first started doing art for DC Comics, I also has some samples still floating out there, and when I got responses back, those letters said I wasn't quite there. And I was already doing work for Justice League of America.
Back in the 80s when Tod started his drawing career there was no computers no technology. Comics were penciled inked colored and written bye hand. The comics from the 80s and 90s are still the best comics ever drawn.
@@abdullah82m Yeah the best stuff is from the 40s through the 90s but mainly underground comics and artists that worked with alejandro jodorowsky. Metal Hurlant, Pilote, Zap, Weirdo. there's so much out there.
Love my school.. Class of 97 Todd is the reason I presud a art career and attended the Kubert school. Wow the teachers we had, Joe himself, Tex was great, the Mansion and Mike Chen holding it all down. 🤟 Thanks JKSCGA!
as an indie musician, writer, designer, and visual artist, Todd is beyond inspiring. grew up watching him pave his own way and especially with a Black Antihero as his spearhead. the hardships he speaks of, i truly understand n encounter even to this day. rare energy and rare soul this man is. the world is a better place bc of what he chose to do in believing in himself and taking action on it
Todd lays it out there. Combine this interview with his thoughts in Blueprint. He describes in visceral terms what it means to be stubborn and delusional... and persevere in the art field. RICK
Always a joy to listen to Todd talk. His words are the mantra that I've lived in my career as a Commercial Illustrator working with various Ad Agencies, Companies & Production Studios. The drive to enhance my skills as well as make a living doing art is my addiction that has kept me going for 30 yrs :)
Todd is a great rep for the whole industry. His history and accomplishments speak for themselves, and his genuine joy and enthusiasm just keeps growing as time goes on. The real deal and he's a motivating force.
Body of Work. Great Artists work a lot. LOTS OF WORK. Guys like Jack Kirby dont strike me as dreamers. They were workers and understood their job was to tell stories visually and hope they sold well. Work, work work. Hurry up and make your mistakes so you can get on with the mile high club.
There’s a lot of talk in this video about how comics could be better, what they’re going to be, & how to get them in front of more eyeballs. I think there needs to be a return of the newsstand comic, in some form or fashion. Ideally, magazine with snippets, or previews, or 6-8 page short stories by multiple creators, from veterans to new guys. Like a Marvel/DC/Image/Dark Horse/IDW/Fantagraphic/indie/etc Comics Presents, in magazine format, sold in gas stations/Walmart/Walgreens/etc
Great session. Who else says this? You are left with a pressing reality. Something like this. I can tell you everything I learned and know but if your waiting for someone to hold your hand or build a pair of balls for you ,quit while you are ahead. The life your dreaming of isnt coming from a mom packing lunchables and yogurt cups in your lunch box. Snap out of it Geeks. Lol
I LOVE Todd but one day I wish he would SHOW us what was wrong about one of his earliest samples! Also, it sounds like he attended a Fine Art school because I doubt an instructor at a school like The Rhode Island School of Design would make such an absurd comment about Illustration!
As far as his take on bad art I think he is only right to a point. I was a HUGE Jim Lee fan. Then he started mailing it in taking panels, pages and even covers and entire issues off. This went on for a long time before I just stopped buying his stuff. It wasn't free and I wasn't rich. The same reason I stopped going to McDonald's 20 years ago. I was tired of paying money for substandard product. In both cases.
8:30 LOL Like going into a comic book shop asking opinions from customers and bicycle helmet virgins and social squirrels terrified of pretty girls. So often these little micro communities think of themselves as the nice guys yet harbor more petty jealousy and insecurity than you expect until it is upon you. The abused becomes the abuser. Not only are they speaking for themselves but quite often they will downgrade your talent that they in fact internally acknowledge. Every workplace has weasels and worms. Dont sweat it. Once your in you can decide what to do with them. You can either squash them or rub it in their face. And dont be surprised if once your accepted by the staff you work for that the little turncoat is the first one to start puckering up.
My high school studio art teacher was also very anti-illustration. I'm like -dude, have you seen DaVinci's doodles & illustrations? STFU get out of my way.
That's the thing about having the instinct. You share what you assume was common sense. And the ones that gape in wide eyed awe will never get it. Wasting time wondering if everybody is going to be friendly and polite with you is a misdirection of energy or a lack of focus. Forget that Fear of Gravity (MaxWebster) lol. And that one you keep obsessing about, but doesnt even know you are Interested Romantically is eventually going to get snatched away in front of your coward face . And let's get something straight. She IS NOT perfect fellah. Stop that stuff. You need a kick in the a##. Lol
look i think Todd is a great Artist but I'll admit I didn't like how he sorta skirted the race issue here. Sorta saying and threading on the issue with kid-gloves...DUDE it's still a systemic problem in this country and there are more people of color playing Baseball around the world than caucasians playing it...think about that. i commend that he created a Black character but please dude don't stumble on your words when discussing race here....say it loud and precisely!
I love listening to Todd talk. He gets me pumped to draw.
Yes! Todd talking about comics or business. Lars Ulrich talking about metal. John McEnroe talking about tennis. All dudes I could listen to all day.
I watched a documentary on Todd in 2017 and decided I wanted to learn to drawn, write, pencil, ink and color my own comics. In 2018 I started learning and I’m half way through my first book. I’m making my second childhood dream come true. I ordered all 6 Kubert correspondence courses got on my way. Never to old to learn a new skill. Todd is my spirit animal. Never give up!
Everything Todd McFarlane is saying here in the video is 100% true. How to show work, what to do, how to plan. All True. I remember in the beginning when I first started doing art for DC Comics, I also has some samples still floating out there, and when I got responses back, those letters said I wasn't quite there. And I was already doing work for Justice League of America.
I'm so pumped!!!
Back in the 80s when Tod started his drawing career there was no computers no technology. Comics were penciled inked colored and written bye hand. The comics from the 80s and 90s are still the best comics ever drawn.
I was born in 1982 and no, you're completely wrong.
@@abdullah82m Yeah the best stuff is from the 40s through the 90s but mainly underground comics and artists that worked with alejandro jodorowsky. Metal Hurlant, Pilote, Zap, Weirdo. there's so much out there.
@@abdullah82mwhat is then?
This quasi photorealistic coloring has destroyed comic art. I'm glad I stopped collecting when I did.
Love my school.. Class of 97 Todd is the reason I presud a art career and attended the Kubert school. Wow the teachers we had, Joe himself, Tex was great, the Mansion and Mike Chen holding it all down. 🤟 Thanks JKSCGA!
@52:31 this is what makes McFarlane an amazing person. He gives you more than what you ask for.
As a fellow up in coming insanely driven Canadian artist. Mr. Mcfarlane is my hero!
Todd McFarlane needs to start his own Podcast! He is own of the best comic book artists that you can listen too
Nobody gets me more pumped to set in a f’ing chair at a drawing table for 12 hours than the Todd Father.
Dude.
The cheers at the end gave me chills and actually made me tear up. EPIC. ❤❤❤
GREAT INTERVIEW VERY INFORMATIVE. TODD IS A LEGEND FOR A REASON - RELENTLESS DRIVE AND PERSEVERANCE!
as an indie musician, writer, designer, and visual artist, Todd is beyond inspiring. grew up watching him pave his own way and especially with a Black Antihero as his spearhead. the hardships he speaks of, i truly understand n encounter even to this day. rare energy and rare soul this man is. the world is a better place bc of what he chose to do in believing in himself and taking action on it
Love these Todd talks. Just put a camera on him, say hello and let him go, he'll keep an audience entertained for hours.
Todd is definitely one of my heroes
Long live the Toddfather! Really enjoyed this. Putting "The Devil You Know" on my watchlist.
Passionate and talented creators have the confidence to invite challenge, that what I get from Todd.
Todd lays it out there. Combine this interview with his thoughts in Blueprint. He describes in visceral terms what it means to be stubborn and delusional... and persevere in the art field. RICK
Todd is always an amazing listen.
I continually listen to this interview for education, cinspiration, and guidance. If it was a vinyl record, it would be played out.
Always a joy to listen to Todd talk. His words are the mantra that I've lived in my career as a Commercial Illustrator working with various Ad Agencies, Companies & Production Studios. The drive to enhance my skills as well as make a living doing art is my addiction that has kept me going for 30 yrs :)
He's still one of my favorite Spider-Man artists! Also Spawn Hulk and Batman. His artwork is amazing! What's up Todd?
Todd is a great rep for the whole industry. His history and accomplishments speak for themselves, and his genuine joy and enthusiasm just keeps growing as time goes on. The real deal and he's a motivating force.
Thanx! Everything Todd McFarlane is legend!!
Lol at 1:00:45 Love that Todd is so honest. Hilarious and inspiring.
Just watched this! Thank you
So much practical information. Really inspiring.
Great interview guys, thanks for sharing.
He's the only one left that's still drawing Spawn for Image comics! Gunslinger Spawn is fantastic!
I fucking love Todd McFarlane.
Love learning ❤️
McFarlane is so funny. Just the way he tells the stories 😂🤣😂
Awesome and inspiring thanks @Toddmcfarlane and @anthonymarquez
bumped this on Twitter for you guys. This channel needs way more subs!! Thanks for uploading this!!
Yes it is!
Thank you for posting this. Superb interview.
Body of Work. Great Artists work a lot. LOTS OF WORK. Guys like Jack Kirby dont strike me as dreamers. They were workers and understood their job was to tell stories visually and hope they sold well. Work, work work. Hurry up and make your mistakes so you can get on with the mile high club.
There’s a lot of talk in this video about how comics could be better, what they’re going to be, & how to get them in front of more eyeballs. I think there needs to be a return of the newsstand comic, in some form or fashion. Ideally, magazine with snippets, or previews, or 6-8 page short stories by multiple creators, from veterans to new guys. Like a Marvel/DC/Image/Dark Horse/IDW/Fantagraphic/indie/etc Comics Presents, in magazine format, sold in gas stations/Walmart/Walgreens/etc
Todd is Awesome!
Great interview keep up the great work
46:39 Greg capullo’s work is insane
Amazing.
Love Todd's work ethic and tenacity... but did he really just invite thousands of people to follow him into a restroom?
Awesome conversation
Have people who only draw inked backgrounds (references) for sale to save artists/creators time.
Love that he called out the high heels :)
My art teacher frowned upon cartooning and illustration too lol
Legend.
They brought the comic for Todd to sign so they could get it to CGC.
He is Sir Francis Drake. ALL BALLS .
"Okay, I want 2 Be An Artistic Whore" - lol, lol, lol
What a GREAT vid
man, I love McFarlane!
Great session. Who else says this? You are left with a pressing reality. Something like this. I can tell you everything I learned and know but if your waiting for someone to hold your hand or build a pair of balls for you ,quit while you are ahead. The life your dreaming of isnt coming from a mom packing lunchables and yogurt cups in your lunch box. Snap out of it Geeks. Lol
I LOVE Todd but one day I wish he would SHOW us what was wrong about one of his earliest samples!
Also, it sounds like he attended a Fine Art school because I doubt an instructor at a school like The Rhode Island School of Design would make such an absurd comment about Illustration!
todd is cool
The World's Only Competitive Athlete/Artist Canadian. ;)
As far as his take on bad art I think he is only right to a point. I was a HUGE Jim Lee fan. Then he started mailing it in taking panels, pages and even covers and entire issues off. This went on for a long time before I just stopped buying his stuff. It wasn't free and I wasn't rich. The same reason I stopped going to McDonald's 20 years ago. I was tired of paying money for substandard product. In both cases.
Any writers looking for an Artist?
@HiveRobot Will do.
if there was that many people watching in the video, why didnt they say something? and why was they wearing masks?
With love: do not repeat words . Tell them you spoke on' that ' it was recorded and write a book for people to see your answer/reply.
watching this ...eating Mac n cheese
44:30
Wonder what those original rejected samples would be worth today.
8:30 LOL Like going into a comic book shop asking opinions from customers and bicycle helmet virgins and social squirrels terrified of pretty girls. So often these little micro communities think of themselves as the nice guys yet harbor more petty jealousy and insecurity than you expect until it is upon you. The abused becomes the abuser. Not only are they speaking for themselves but quite often they will downgrade your talent that they in fact internally acknowledge. Every workplace has weasels and worms. Dont sweat it. Once your in you can decide what to do with them. You can either squash them or rub it in their face. And dont be surprised if once your accepted by the staff you work for that the little turncoat is the first one to start puckering up.
My high school studio art teacher was also very anti-illustration. I'm like -dude, have you seen DaVinci's doodles & illustrations? STFU get out of my way.
I WAS worse off than the 5 listed.
Getting rejections from the company you're already working for.....hehe....
That's the thing about having the instinct. You share what you assume was common sense. And the ones that gape in wide eyed awe will never get it. Wasting time wondering if everybody is going to be friendly and polite with you is a misdirection of energy or a lack of focus. Forget that Fear of Gravity (MaxWebster) lol. And that one you keep obsessing about, but doesnt even know you are Interested Romantically is eventually going to get snatched away in front of your coward face . And let's get something straight. She IS NOT perfect fellah. Stop that stuff. You need a kick in the a##. Lol
Todd’s perception of what it’s like to be a fine artist is just as ignorant as his teacher’s perception of what it means to be an illustrator.
look i think Todd is a great Artist but I'll admit I didn't like how he sorta skirted the race issue here. Sorta saying and threading on the issue with kid-gloves...DUDE it's still a systemic problem in this country and there are more people of color playing Baseball around the world than caucasians playing it...think about that. i commend that he created a Black character but please dude don't stumble on your words when discussing race here....say it loud and precisely!
Lolz.