This guy speaks VERY well. It's like his thoughts are formulated in his head so quickly that he's able to spit out exactly what's on his mind in a very clear and cohesive manner without pause. This is a gift. You cannot just practice hard everyday to make yourself become like that; you either have that ability or you don't. I'm so jealous!
It's charisma. And it can indeed by learnt(or learned if you prefer) like a skill. Some people have it naturally but like all natural talent it can be honed if need be. In most cases it does. Practiced skill will usually out do raw un-focused talent in the long run.
God damn, watching McFarlane draw and explain what essentially made him famous makes me wanna go back and check out all those old issues from 30 years ago. And holy shit, starting at 9:50 the level of prescience was amazingly accurate and prophetic.
He mentioned his love of capes all the time, even in recent interviews. He's just a big fan of them but as the guy above said, Spawn came from his childhood.
It's so funny. I grew up in the 90s and saw the artwork in cartoons and advertisements and such, but was too poor to have a comic hobby despite being obsessed with superheroes, Spider-Man specifically. To see how Todd basically single-handedly created the Spider-Man of my childhood is insane to watch. And his humility and purity of heart for the art of it rather than glory or activism is so refreshingly.....old school
6:55 Stan is enjoying this, and it’s wholesome asf. I love the energy Todd brings, and even Stan does, he really allowed Todd to talk, and he was smiling the whole time, Todd really does have a way with people, and I commend him for that. We love ya Todd, keep on being great.
Adding my own two cents into the conversation. Something about many artists choosing one plane is to show that they can draw the entire anatomy. Many have been told that they need to learn to draw it, so it becomes instilled in their minds that they just have to show that they can do it properly. I've also been stuck in that mindset many times.
And he became famous for his Spiderman webs (and he complained air how much time they took), while Spawn uses chains (much easier to draw and give depth).
It's funny how marvel and todd got into a argument over the web of spiderman and a year later they used that web in the animated series and then it stuck with spiderman great art todd :D
Marvel is egotistical read interviews with them at there movies they plan sequels on there movies before it hits theaters what happened to fantastic four reboot sequel they planned it got cancelled after they found out it sucked
McFarlane and Spawn changed my life at 10 years old. I began to focus my art and started my comic collection with Spawn issue #1. I sincerely love this Man like a father. Art Dad.
These videos are treasures! ❤ I've got so much love for these master creators of Spider-man material. So much talent, so much detail and care is what built my favorite super hero along side Batman.
I see that Spawn picture in the background. It's awesome that Stan Lee filmed this with the main guy that stuck the finger to Marvel. It really shows how much he respects Todd's style and vision.
McFarland introduced me to flexible s Spider-Man and the noodle webs. He also left Marvel because his comic of Spider-Man stabbing Juggernaut in the eye was too graphic and they tried to censor him. He made my favorite indie comic character Spawn.
Todd and stan lee were the ones who made me want to read comics and draw because at the age of 8 I could not read I did not even want to read any the Children's books But when my dad took me to a comic book store everything changed I picked up my 1st comic and sat down and actually read it and I could not believe it.
You have to consider what a lot of these artists were feeling towards Marvel at the time, and they still agreed to come on a show with Stan about drawing and comics. This was def around the time of the Image Exodus, if you will, but they obviously didn't blame Stan for any of that. Also.... spaghetti webbing is the shit! And yes, Todd, you're one of the Spider-man greats, as far as I'm concerned.
Seeing Stan Lee, the most influential comic book publisher of all time look like a kid in a candy shop watching Todd explain his art really shows how important Todd himself is. Top 5 greatest comic book artists of all time imo
Now I see why Todd felt like he was beyond marvel at the time! When Stan Lee flat states “Amazing” over a doodle, in Todd’s mind he’s like “Now pay me my money; and give me my credit for bringing Spider-Man into the modern era!”
Todd's webbing changed the entire game. Everyone since has generally used his style, hell even as a little kid I'd try and emulate Todd's style of webbing before even knowing who the man was. Without a doubt a legend and arguably the greatest Spider-Man artist of all time
Stan was like.. Let him cook!
This is great.
Stan seems to be enjoying himself more than usual in this one. I think he resonates with Todd's extroverted frankness.
Have you seen the Jim lee comic book greats
Two legends, love the way Todd explains his style, even Stan Lee is amaze the way Todd potraits Spider-man
Facts
25 years later, Todd McFarlane is indeed one of the great Spider-man artists.
Very true...only second to Joe Quesada spidey. Can spot his spidey out from a crowd
I still mark barley better, especially in the 90s. My second choice would be John romita Sr.
Todd is number 1 he change the way that drew sideman
Joe Quesada's Spider-Man was fucking horrible! terrible Spidey artist.
Todd will ALWAYS be number 1 for best Spider-Man artist. He is my ALL time favorite. Also he freaking created Venom!!!! 😎👍💜💚❤💛💙
Todd and Jim ruled over at image comics.
Stan Lee will always be my hero for creating my other heroes growing up
This guy speaks VERY well. It's like his thoughts are formulated in his head so quickly that he's able to spit out exactly what's on his mind in a very clear and cohesive manner without pause. This is a gift. You cannot just practice hard everyday to make yourself become like that; you either have that ability or you don't. I'm so jealous!
rsuriyop Anyone definitely can practice to become skilful like this, even if it takes years
It's charisma. And it can indeed by learnt(or learned if you prefer) like a skill. Some people have it naturally but like all natural talent it can be honed if need be. In most cases it does.
Practiced skill will usually out do raw un-focused talent in the long run.
I’m 34 and still can’t get my thoughts out in this way. It’s way I make art and music ... it’s the only way I can put myself out there
Todd is a mad scientist for sure lol
I can't get more than 5 or 6 words out before forgetting what word I'm trying to say.
I have never seen Stan Lee stay quite and listen to anyone like that. Especially in his 70s
Possibly because Todd speaks nonstop lol
*quiet. Go look up what "quite" means. Second grade English 🤡
McFarlane mastered perspective, which changed comic book history
Alley00Cat it drew my eye in 90s and keeps blowing me away
Todd is clearly a master of his craft. So many thoughts and decisions about every little detail.
My god… you can just tell this is what McFarlane was born to do. Look how incredibly passionate and naturally invested he is on the video
Todd’s Dividends became priceless. Thank you again Todd!
Love stan just listening to him talk, and actually listening. Not waiting to say the next thing. Total respect. Love TM so much.
Thank you Stan Lee. You will be missed. RIP
Two great friends. RIP Stan Lee.
Todd his humble but still honest about everything. It's awesome, much respect. 👌
God damn, watching McFarlane draw and explain what essentially made him famous makes me wanna go back and check out all those old issues from 30 years ago. And holy shit, starting at 9:50 the level of prescience was amazingly accurate and prophetic.
I thought exactly the same thing. Just Amazing
Two Legends Wow. Im like a kid just being a sponge. Im enjoying this like Stan Lee. This is one of my favorite videos EVER!
I like when he starts talking about capes. You know spawn has been rattling around his head for a while lol
Todd supposedly conceived of Spawn while in his teens, like any kid they like making their own little superheroes.
He mentioned his love of capes all the time, even in recent interviews. He's just a big fan of them but as the guy above said, Spawn came from his childhood.
Love how he used to make these little sounds while drawing, even as a young man.
Todd explaining depth perception and how he works is magical
The guy’s the Steve Vai of comic drawing.
It's so funny. I grew up in the 90s and saw the artwork in cartoons and advertisements and such, but was too poor to have a comic hobby despite being obsessed with superheroes, Spider-Man specifically. To see how Todd basically single-handedly created the Spider-Man of my childhood is insane to watch. And his humility and purity of heart for the art of it rather than glory or activism is so refreshingly.....old school
6:55 Stan is enjoying this, and it’s wholesome asf. I love the energy Todd brings, and even Stan does, he really allowed Todd to talk, and he was smiling the whole time, Todd really does have a way with people, and I commend him for that. We love ya Todd, keep on being great.
The fact that stan lee stands next and listen and watch you draw n listen to your philosophy .. it says it all ! Todd McFarlane the genius
It's funny he keeps referring to all of his pupils as "kids"....TODD is still a kid here! lol
woot, Todd is like thirty years old in this
ban_one
Exactly. lol He was literally 30yro when this first aired.
He was 30 years old.
Todd must've walked out of that interview 10 feet tall so proud of himself knowing the greatest of all time admires him to death
For real
Dude, it’s amazing how after all these years the guy still talks pretty much the same damn way😂😂😂😂
wow todd looks so young here. stan looks the same as today.
Not anymore
@@2.25.am_7 oh god man why'd you have to say that
2:16 when you start realizing that the man is drawing the cover of asm #300 lmao.
My two favorite people in comics in one video
i love how Stan is genuinely interested in his own artists.
I forgot that I had the play back speed at 1.5x. I was like boy Mr. Mcfarlane really knows how to speak fast lol.
I bet it sounds the same
The sketchbook used by McFarlane must be worth a fortune by now.
Adding my own two cents into the conversation. Something about many artists choosing one plane is to show that they can draw the entire anatomy. Many have been told that they need to learn to draw it, so it becomes instilled in their minds that they just have to show that they can do it properly. I've also been stuck in that mindset many times.
10:06 He's certainly earned that right.
Stan will always be the man.
I love the cape talk and then he went on to create Spawn a character with the most iconic cape!
And he became famous for his Spiderman webs (and he complained air how much time they took), while Spawn uses chains (much easier to draw and give depth).
It's funny how marvel and todd got into a argument over the web of spiderman and a year later they used that web in the animated series and then it stuck with spiderman great art todd :D
pepOnshow Why did they argue over it?
Marvel is egotistical read interviews with them at there movies they plan sequels on there movies before it hits theaters what happened to fantastic four reboot sequel they planned it got cancelled after they found out it sucked
@@dragonball3166 that is more of the MCU Controlled by Fiege than Marvel comics from the 80s and 90s
@@dragonball3166 your comment makes no sense
man Todd is such a genius
Beautiful breakdown, incredible technique
McFarlane and Spawn changed my life at 10 years old. I began to focus my art and started my comic collection with Spawn issue #1. I sincerely love this Man like a father. Art Dad.
Plus, spawn had the biggest cape ever. So no worries about anatomy haha!
amazing artist and amazing writer all in one shot
These videos are treasures! ❤ I've got so much love for these master creators of Spider-man material. So much talent, so much detail and care is what built my favorite super hero along side Batman.
Stan Lee has a great sens of humor:)
I used to love the Quasar comics in the late 80's early 90's and McFarlane did an awesome Quasar cover with him flying towards the reader.
I see that Spawn picture in the background. It's awesome that Stan Lee filmed this with the main guy that stuck the finger to Marvel. It really shows how much he respects Todd's style and vision.
Never seen Stan so composed and respectful… ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Very interesting and enjoyable to watch.
As a kid, i made sure I looked for Spiderman books drawn by Todd. They always stood out, and his style is so memorable!
The way he talks about it (even in the first 2 minutes) confirms what I already know and that is that this man is a genius
awesome advice from one of the greats. the two line technique is genius and a great tool to practice body angles with.
Todd McFarlane is great and I love seeing him with Stan
We love you, Todd!
Insanely good lesson
The high pitch squeal throughout this video activated a sleeper agent sitting next to me…
Rest in paradise Stan Lee!
This guys awesome!
Todd: "I believe in giving credit where credit is due"
BURN?
From the dude who wouldn't give Neil Gaiman his credit for his contributions to Spawn? Ya, burn... 😂
Jeezzz what a master!
14:25 - What you can do, if a person is pouring coffee.
Two Marvel legends together. That is amazing!
McFarland introduced me to flexible s Spider-Man and the noodle webs. He also left Marvel because his comic of Spider-Man stabbing Juggernaut in the eye was too graphic and they tried to censor him. He made my favorite indie comic character Spawn.
Drawing by hand without tech. That is awesome.
Rock solid advice! Nail the basics.
He explains here why he loves capes which foreshadows future character Spawn where his cape is such a big part of his character.
Todd and stan lee were the ones who made me want to read comics and draw because at the age of 8 I could not read I did not even want to read any the Children's books But when my dad took me to a comic book store everything changed I picked up my 1st comic and sat down and actually read it and I could not believe it.
Spawn was my all time fav as a kid!
Seeing Stan Lee and good mcfarlene makes me so happy
Yeaaa todds detail got amaaaaazingly high. His Spidey was top NOTCH, #1.
I love seeing the creator of spawn dressed like Mr. Rogers' stunt double 😂
I love these guys. Their interaction is so real and cool!!! 😊Also its very entertaining and rich in content.
wow, even back then, everything in Todd's world was up in here
@4:18 "if hes got a belt"
😌 that aint no belt in the wind 😏
You have to consider what a lot of these artists were feeling towards Marvel at the time, and they still agreed to come on a show with Stan about drawing and comics. This was def around the time of the Image Exodus, if you will, but they obviously didn't blame Stan for any of that. Also.... spaghetti webbing is the shit! And yes, Todd, you're one of the Spider-man greats, as far as I'm concerned.
This, and the Session were trolling Stan. 😂😂
Doing waaaay more talking than drawing
Todd out there blocking in poses in permanent marker, left-handed no less - truly one of the greats.
Legends.
He is a f@#%ing legend 🎉☻️
Both❤
Todd McFarlane, your dream has been realized. You are one of the greats that gets mentioned with all the other great artists on Spider-Man.
And all of these years later, Todd has become one of the best known comic artists of all time.
My art teacher in elementary school loved comics and would give us exercises from this show.
Seeing Stan Lee, the most influential comic book publisher of all time look like a kid in a candy shop watching Todd explain his art really shows how important Todd himself is. Top 5 greatest comic book artists of all time imo
Can anyone else hear some sort of ringing off this?
Bazz me
No you just have tinnitus
Yeah. Back then, audio quality wasn't great and you have to know that this is from a VHS. This happened often on tape.
yep, it's ringing
Stanley, you will always be remembered
I miss this
This is why older comics will be worth more than newer ones.
spawn is in the background
Justin Cissell yea .. weird I wonder if he told Marvel you let me make this comic or I leave and take my friends with me.
Now I see why Todd felt like he was beyond marvel at the time!
When Stan Lee flat states “Amazing” over a doodle, in Todd’s mind he’s like “Now pay me my money; and give me my credit for bringing Spider-Man into the modern era!”
Holy shit, this legend just revealed the biggest mystery of superheroes! Why did so many wear capes? They were easier to draw that way!!
Thankkssss!!!!!!! Exactaly What i needed!!
10:08 its epic that Todd went so far that Stan Lee underestimated him.
Todd McFarlane, the best artist of our time. Imo.
I love how he kept refering to comics fans as "kids". I'm 52 and still a huge collector of everything batman related ^^
Todd's webbing changed the entire game. Everyone since has generally used his style, hell even as a little kid I'd try and emulate Todd's style of webbing before even knowing who the man was. Without a doubt a legend and arguably the greatest Spider-Man artist of all time
He’s left handed and his 5 second doodle is just like mine- except he’s a master!
This mans a genius. Loved this
I met him in I think 92 in San Jose and he signed a bunch of my comics.
4:18 I think Stan knew that looked a little funny.
Coming soon to a comic shop near you!!! The latest creative endeavor from the mind behind Spawn.
RUTABAGA GUY!
Dude fucn loves his capes