How To Get Started Learning How To Draw Comics

If I had the benefit of knowing everything I know now, this is how I would start learning to draw comics. There's just so much to know and learn that it can be a daunting task to know just how to start, and all of the things you can ignore until you're ready for them. AND some things you can ignore entirely!

You can find the Marvel Art of David Finch book here!

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[mikeymegamega]

One of my first ever art books as a kid!!

[BenTDrake]

I always say this was the book that actually taught me how to draw. I read several art and anatomy books during my teenage years, with almost nothing gained from any of them. At the age of 19, I had kind of assumed that I wasn't going to progress any further in art (and trust me, you wouldn't even say my level was 'decent'). But a few years later I read How to Draw Comics The Marvel Way, and for the first time, something really clicked. This book really teaches you the fundamentals. None of my previous books did that. The next months after reading it, I improved faster than I had ever done. I remember feeling that, until that point, I had been 'drawing without knowing how to draw'.

[breadpirateoverhere]

David casually dropping massively helpful tutorials like always.

[pianoatthirty]

That book is a masterpiece - not only for comics but even more so for animation and general illustration. It covers all the foundational stuff that's important.

[stevenseymour]

Just bought this book at 54, but I got to give Mr Finch a huge thank you for sharing his tutorials, hands down the best info on YouTube thank you David.

[docdee]

I owned this book when I was in middle school. I loved to sketch, I created my own superheros, villains, and storylines. My potential company was called WONDER COMICS. This book helped me very much. John Buscema was always my favorite artist. He was the best when it came to The Avengers and Conan The Barbarian.

[elgabacho]

"How to draw comics the Marvel way" got me into drawing over 30 years ago. Its a great book for aspiring artists.

[gaminginthemire]

I didn't finish the video as I am scripting right now, but if you see this David I just want to say thank you. With your videos and numerous nights spent until sunrise I still found a way to tell the stories I wanted to tell. I've come so far in so little time and have even exchanged conversations with Chuck Gibson. He even inked a short five page comic I did for some practice in sequential story-telling. I really do hope you see this so you can know for a certainty your videos are teaching people. I would not be where I am today without your videos. You've helped loads. Thank you.

[Hulkster]

It’s always a great time to see an art tutorial from David finch. This helped a lot since I’m doing my own comic and it is pretty hard doing it all yourself.

[ODINSON]

I'm a young artist, and have been studying this mans art for a few days. I love the way he draws anatomy.

[stephenmoore]

Loved how to draw comics the marvel way since I was a kid stumbling upon it in a book store in the 70s. Many books have been published on how to draw comics but for the most part they pale in comparison . I’d also like to say thank you for being so generous with your talent and sharing your knowledge with everyone. This is probably the greatest YouTube channel for learning and expanding your artistic knowledge. Your avengers books were on my pull list back in the day every visit to the comics store. Thanks again and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you and your channel!

[nemesiscomix]

Spot on! The gesture drawing bit is absolutely key and will trickle down through everything else you do.

[suryakantapradhan]

Thank you David sir, for this video. I'm a beginner drawing student and wanted to become a comic book artist like you, so i watch your videos and guide on my drawing.

[daviawyliefinch]

Oddly enough, I've been looking for inspiration to get back into drawing again and started working through this book a few days ago. And then I saw this show up in my feed and the name of the channel and felt like there might have been a glitch in the Matrix.

[MR-fizs]

So I started to draw Forever Evil #1 Director's cut which is David Finch's amazing pencil work and with the first two panels it was a complete eye opener (pun intended) and I started to realize David's navigation on how to study a figure and how to use the rule of thirds to emphasize where to draw the reader's eye and how shading can make that figure even more dynamic. Check out his sketch of Wolverine being beheaded by ninjas. What is even more thrilling is that Finch never stops studying even more dynamic shapes, poses, shading, and even paint and airbrush. He is essentially one of the greatest not only comic artists but expressive artists in my opinion in my lifetime. I suggest checking out the new kickstarter

[MightyR]

I have that "how to draw comics" book. It was helpful and i like the trailer you made for your book. Great work David!!!

[viniciusviana]

David, your roadmap is pure gold and this video is perfect for anyone starting. Thanks!

[doug]

Thank you for your time in this video David, it surely has helped. God bless you and your family have a great day ya'll. 🇺🇸

[sampokemppainen]

I feel like i have learned alot of useful stuff from visual storytelling from these videos. I always pay mind to planes that overlap eachother to create depth. I heard that somewhere else, but i think i'm starting to understand it. And now that i study David's or others work, i really enjoy seeing it in action.

[psyrolz]

Great video! Just what I needed! I draw as a hobby and I really like it but, human anatomy and faces are complicated for me atm. Thanks for the inspiration!