TOOLS THE COMICS PROS USE FOR LESS THAN $100! I'll show you!

DC Comics artist Ethan Van Sciver takes you to Michaels Arts and Crafts store to show you how to choose the tools the pros use to create your favorite comic books! And you can do it on a budget!

[Comakino]

Ethan, I remember being in art school being taught stuff like "don't use a ruler." "Referencing things from photographs is cheating." Then when I asked to see my teacher's own work I'd be told "I don't do any art of my own." I honestly learned more from your videos in about 5 minutes.

[BonafideShaunDent]

In which aisle do they keep the talent?

[bclaymoore]

Great stuff, Ethan. De-mystifying comic creation has to be helpful to a lot of people looking to jump in.

[BiffGibson]

There he is, our sweet boy, so young and vibrant. This is like watching the first episode of Breaking Bad all over again again.

[Mr.Digit]

gonna try some of those
i can remember when mine were around that age, ....those are some good years my friend- slow down, breathe deep and enjoy

[BaresarkSlayne]

That was strait forward as hell. The only change I would make is you are gonna need scratch paper to layout your panels. At Blick supplies, online, you can buy 100 sheets of loose leaf drawing paper for like $4. 500 sheets for about $12. Man, you are killing it on the fan outreach here. Keep it up, my man!

[ksss]

This was great help. This is awesome of you. Thank you so very much for this!

[ExtraordinaryJackson]

"Reject all of these with cruelty in your heart".

[JarJarBinksever]

I still use coins and coffe mugs for circles lol

[ThatUmbrellaGuy]

Umm, where's your herald saying, "Make way, make way. The great EVS shopeths at thine Michaels!" 4/10 - too little ego.

[BagelLoxCapersCC]

Lol, "Good rulers are transparent." Always great humor in your videos.

[KPACArt]

I remember meeting Ethan years ago in Orlando @ a small comic convention. He was very humble, gave excellent & very clear sound advise for comic book artist & took his time explaining to me how the industry works & what I could do to improve as an Artist even drew a sketch in my sketchbook & signed it. 1 of the best in the business 4real!! Thanks Ethan

[spacewinter]

Im going to try that ruler. Michael's is the worst! I end up grabbing something from every isle, when all I need is a new sketch pad.

[vampazilla]

Thank you for posting this video. It has been very helpful and informative. Love the tip on the multiliners.

[urahara_daioh]

One interesting thing about that Faber-Castell brush tip at 7:00 is that you can take the tip out once it gets frayed, and then stick it back in the other way—essentially replacing the tip for free. As far as I know, it's the only brush tip pen that can do this, because it's the only kind where the inner section and the tip are the same shape.

EDIT: Ditto on the lack of Bubblicious. When did _that_ happen?

[RandySiplon]

Thank you for introducing me to those Pitt big brushes. Changed my life, fam.

[dubyadee]

Great video, answering questions I didn't know I wanted the answers to!👈👍👍

[bigmclargehuge]

Thanks, Uncle E! One of the most informative, helpful videos ever.

[ACSisterhood]

This is an actual godsend. Thank you so much!

[artpunk]

Thanks for the helpful content and fantastic channel. I just ordered the same set of Copic pens for $8.99 on Ebay thanks to you. Last month I found your Han Solo/Luke Skywalker Hot Wheels review and have been watching ever day since. Love the humor, wit & advice. You are our Yoda