Incredibly sad news. I apologize for breaking down in the beginning of the video but it's been a tough morning. My thoughts go out to Kim's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
monetization is off on this video out of respect to Kim, Superani, his family and friends, of course all the heartbroken fans and anyone else who comes by. This was a very difficult video to make for me. I lost a family member a few months ago and have never really addressed or accepted the loss directly yet...so I am at a weaker state mentally and physically than usual. But people who follow my channel would want this...so I stepped up and did the best I could do. thanks. Rich.
I had a family member die a few weeks ago, seeing this when I'm already sad, is hard, I really enjoyed his art, it made me want to keep learning art. A really sad day for art.
I literally saw him 2 weeks ago for the first time and was impressed how nice and giving he was as a person. I feel he’s as inspiring for his art as he is for his person. Rip master Jung Gi
I agree. He really was one of a kind....you just can't try to do this. I really think it's impossible. It was just in him and it burned at a high high level. thank you.
@@RichardFriendartist no problem my friend. I actually met Kim Jung Gi and was fortunate to have him remark an art book I purchased in 2019. I was mesmerized by his intuitive and extemporaneous process. He seemed to have the entire scene materialize in his head well before putting it on paper. I believe he mentioned in his lecture session that he has a eidetic memory for machine parts. Once he sees it, he can remember everything about it. That’s a gift.
The one thing I think we can learn from Kim Jung Gi is to be prolific and keep making art every day. Such a great loss. I am so sad man. Rest in peace Master Kim.
Kim Jung Gi was the catalyst to me picking up art again a couple of years ago for that I will always be thankful. Rest in peace master Kim. Thanks for the awesome tribute Rich.
ah man. well for sure keep drawing for him. He clearly loved to draw as much as live so you continuing your art would be what he would want for all of us. we have to turn this into some sort of positive even though right now...it's very difficult to even feel that way.
No need to apologise for being a straight-up human being with a soul... To weep for a great artist's passing is the most natural thing on planet earth.
This is very hard to take in still. I immediately wanted to cry when I found out, but I held it in because I had to go to university and didn't want to look like a mess for my lectures. Broke into tears as soon as I got home. Jung gi was one of my biggest inspirations, and all this has taught me that life is short so I better start doing what makes me happiest. Thanks Rich, beautiful tribute.
well you saw in the video. when I had to say it....I immediately burst into tears. I'd been in shock all morning...so for about 6 hours I was just kind of numb and was gathering images for the video...then when I had to actually talk. I was just totally not sure what to say...a flood of emotions just kind of poured over me...it's been a rough couple of years and this is not the news I wanted to hear about Master Kim. It was so sudden and unexpected./ I still am in total shock.
I can't believe it. He motivated me to not be afraid to ink on big art boards and papers. These past few weeks I've been drawing less and less, I will now dedicate myself to drawing every day. For kim
I met him in 2013 and he spent 6 hours sketching in peoples books non-stop. He never dstopped smiling nad he only took a break once which was to literally RUN to the bathroom and back. He drew me as a viking. Such a sweet nice guy! And so loved, even Taka Waititi posting on his instagram. Im sure he knew, and I hope he knew how many people loved him and how much!
Heart breaking. I own his first sketch book, his last, and Omphalos. Such a prolific artistic powerhouse, I was looking forward to decades of more content from him. A complete master of illustration. Watching him draw live is an education in itself. Absolutely tragic. The world is poorer for his loss.
Thanks for making this video, no apology for breaking down needed. I think the fact that he seemed to be just a lovely and giving individual who handed out his time and art freely and gladly and I think that's what makes it hard. When someone of that talent is combined with that kind of humility it hurts that much more when we lose them. I did my own little sketch of him on my lunch break to post to instagram with my brush pen because of course it would be with my brush pen, and now I know I'll never NOT think of him when I draw with brush and ink. Anyway, RIP Kim Jung Gi and thank you so much for the art and inspiration. And thank you Richard Friend.
I agree...he's a legend and I think his impact is still going to be very strong and in some ways I think his loss puts a responsibility on us to keep what he started going.
Rest in peace Kim Jung Gi, It honestly crazy we have been losing so many artist this year lets hope this stops soon he was a amazing artist its kinda ironic, so many great artist end up dying pretty young, thank you for making this video.
So sad to learn of Kim’s passing. The art world lost a great master. I am fortunate to own a few of his sketch books and they are treasured now more than ever. Thank you for this video, and all you do.
Juan Giménez, Kentaro Miura, George Perez, Neal Adams, Kim Jung Gi. The art world has truly lost some of the greats in the last couple of years. Their art and and their influence will continue to live on however so let's all continue to enjoy them and introduce them to the new generations.
definitely. I don't claim my channel does that. But I hope at the very least...people might get some inspiration or hear about an artist they didn't know here.
I was in shock for about 4 hours and doing the video and actually having to say it outloud brought it home way to hard. It levels out after the first 8 minutes and then the video is just a fun look at his work...which I think he would enjoy
I was unusually restless, and woke up early too. It really was like a disturbance in the force. Much love Rich, I’m doing my best to be inspired by Kim and his amazing life and just…draw more, everywhere I go.
One of the living masters has gone...that is for sure. I really want to carry his spirit and passion for drawing...I sometimes only "work" and draw...but he seemed to live and draw.
Around when I was getting interested in illustration I saw him draw and it lowered my confidence in myself,but at the same time listening to him speak helped raise it again.
The sketch of Kim's family slurping noodles is a masterpiece of gentle observation and love... When I got the news, I was shocked. He was still a young man in his prime... I never met this wonderful man, but his dad jokes and genius rendering made me think of myself as a raw beginner... despite the fact that I've worked with the best for the biggest ad agencies and film studios. So sad... so very sad.
I am really stunned. He was a very special artist that I think showed us how far an artist can go...what he did was nearly inhuman in ways...not just technique but quantity and quality. it's something that will take years to even understand. I really feel like that.
I won't forget coming across a random video some years back of a man seemingly performing magic on a white board. His words on his artist's journey not being unique gave me (and many) hope that we could achieve even a sliver of his accomplishments. Rest in power Kim. What is dead may never die.
Thank you for doing this, video, bro, he was an amazing artist who inspired me to go beyond my skill level at that moment. I met him in the Festival d'Angoulême 2016 and I was overwhelmed with his talent... And I was already a professional comic book artist for 17 years, and I tell you, I don't get easily impressed by just any art, you have to be damn good, and he certainly was! May he rest in peace 🙏
Thank you so much for this video and the time you put into this to convey such raw and genuine emotions. There is nothing to apologize for the beginning because you put into words what everyone felt. I felt exactly the same. Ironically, a literal 5 seconds before I saw the announcement on Superani's channel I was watching one of his livestreams with such contentment and enthusiasm at watching him create absolutely unreal art. And when I exited the video and saw the announcement, I was shocked, it was like the world paused. I was so fucking devastated, it felt like a million artistic dreams was shattered. To think we will receive another "Superani is Live" youtube notification ever again, or hear Kim's hilarious jokes literally does not feel real. I always hoped to see him draw live by attending one of his events and now that will never ever happen. He had so much more to offer but we can reassure ourselves because we know he died doing what he loved. He was the artist of artists, the epitome of creative capability. May he rest well. We will never forget so keep drawing and know that millions across the globe are mourning with you ❤
I just found out of his passing via this video. I am devastated and crying. When I would be in an art funk, I would watch his videos to fuel my soul and for me to know that I can create and that I should. I apologize for making a post about a Master artist about my sadness. I am going to go draw in his honor and work on my writing. Hopefully this gets me back into the better habit of finishing my novel. Thank you for making space for his memorial online. Love Long and Prosper 🖖
I’m sick over this news. Very nice tribute. Thanks for making this. Kim Jung Gi is a true master, and he will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. He was so prolific, producing more work in one or two years than most artists do in their entire careers. He did what he loved right up to the end. I was really looking forward to watching his style develop and change over the next few decades. This was just so unexpected and tragic given his age and relatively good health. His wife and kids must be devastated. On a positive note, his drawings always bring a smile to my face and make me laugh, and he certainly left behind a treasure trove of art for us to study and appreciate for the rest of our lives. I’m sorry for your recent loss, but I do appreciate you pushing yourself to make this. It made me feel a lot better.
ah man, I am sorry you won't get that chance. and no problem. Doing a tribute video is not easy and definitely not something I look forward to doing. I feel like any artist would want people to sit around and enjoy all the hard work...and Kim did mountains of it...so I was sure this was something we needed to do today.
it was so hard starting this video...but I had 2 versions where I was more upset, that I stopped...after the first 5-8 minutes on this one it's a pretty uplifting video and we look at a ton of great art, and there's no more tears....but still a deep sadness and sense of loss. thanks Mula!
Wow what a beautiful tribute I am so inspired by this, Kim's genius will live on and spread until the end of time. So many artist will get started by seeing his work, and so many artists will learn and grow by seeing his art God Bless
no, the pleasure is mind. I hope you enjoyed the video...it was hard to actually say the words that he had passed away. I couldn't even do it without coming to tears.
Your coment about how you felt when Kim liked your drawing hits home so much. I had the same when John Avon liked one of my landscapes. It make syou feel so confident when someone you admire gives you a real thumbs up.
for sure. (and that's awesome about John Avon liking your work) I am small potatoes and just really getting into penciling....but seeing a professional who you respect so much like something you did is really mind blowing and does put gas in the tank. I mentioned too it helps me remember to take things seriously. I sometimes good around too much on things like instagram but you have to present yourself professionally as possible when you are early in your career!
thanks. my thoughts are really with his family and friends. I've said in other comments...saying he died outloud and actually thinking about that impact and the huge loss was incredibly overwhelming. I could relate to that because of what my family went through. it was a sudden death like this and it's just like....they are gone. No warning, no goodbye. that is really hard to accept and understand.
You're literally only 1 of maybe 4 pros I know personally, that I feel that have enough knowledge and fandom of his work under their belt to officially talk about this tragedy. Good video Rich. TY
Kim Jung Gi was a true genius. His work was imbued with a special kind of vitality. I became aware of him when I was in college (around 2016) and was immediately star struck. At the time, I'd legitimately never seen someone draw the way he did- so free flowing and unrestrained, but you got the sense that every line was deliberate. No pen stroke was ever wasted. I doubt I'll ever see an artist with his observational genius again. He'll be missed!
yeah he was so connected with his work...it's amazing to see. I felt like it would take me 20 years to even be able to understand everything that he has going on. thank you for the insightful post!
WoW I don't know what to say I didn't think I would be going to watch this video on your channel today so sad I actually didn't know how to feel and I could just feel him gone I would watch his livestreams and remembered all the great times it makes me sad😥Thanks for the video Rich☮️R.I.P Kim Jung Gi💚💗
I agree. I think we can still learn a lot from his life and art....so his legacy will continue as long as artists keep his spirit alive. I think he would love that.
When the lockdown began I watched his stream in the early hours and he interacted with chat thru a translator, Miss Boinlee, I remember someone asked him how to draw from imagination a question that was surly asked a million times and his answer I will NEVER forget he said as I remember it something like “ drawing from imagination is easy all you have to do is observe the object and understand its structure” …. Something along those lines maybe my point is that, as incredible and amazing as his art was he made me feel that I could do it, it gave me a lot of confidence and I’ve been really putting the work for the last year I also remember his good sense of humor he was hilarious sometimes and you can see it trhu his art… I was watching his last video in his official channel and he was live sketching commissions the guy asked him for an octopus and he came up with a hilarious octopus choking Mickey Mouse he’d always do things like that. I’m my opinion Mr G was at a point where drawing was like speaking to him maybe a substitute sometimes it was like whatever he wanted to say or express for him it was easier to say thru his art he was great at drawing but I think he was also great at story telling. I’m kinda writing all this for me really because I want to remember… thanks for the art and the inspiration Mr G
thanks so much for your post. I was watching some of those streams and he always gets asked those questions and he always answers in a kind way like he's not been asked it every day of his life! keep going with your art for him. that would be amazing!
Kim was wired differently from everyone and that let him just flood his imagination onto a page like no one else. He output multiple lifetimes of amazing art. An incredible loss and incredibly shocking news.
yeah totally...really amazing what he accomplished and showed us what was possible. I seriously don't know how he did it, and this is coming from someone who's worked as a professional artist for 20 years and has done a LOT of work....I hope you have his 2022 sketchbook...it is INCREDBILE!
So much I want to say... The news broke my heart. Thank you for this video, Rich. Life really is short, I'm having health issues and pretty sure it's diabetes/related and it's affecting my eyes. I'm trying really hard to keep doing art, and I will put something out by next year. I gotta do it. In regards to childhood upbringings, I would say we're simpatico -- I get really anxious and worry. Live streaming with Dan might be hard, he's so busy, but he might squeeze out an hour or two for this.
no problem and thanks for the post. My thought is maybe in a few weeks I can feel out a small group of professionals that might want to do a 2 hour stream where we enjoy a lot of his work. I'd be really interested in hearing other professionals break down his work. Some long time vet artists would have really interesting perspectives on his art!
When I look at his work I definitely feel inspired to work harder, but I have to admit that there is also a part of me that is disheartened. He makes it look so easy, but the quality of his work unreal. And the fact that he does all this from imagination , with no under drawing is mind boggling. I mean, that is something that some of the most accomplished, high level artists can’t do, with a few exceptions. I have seen a few amazing artists that can also do it, like Peter Han, but in my opinion, not to the level of Kim Jung Gi
no problem Dan. I do all these videos trying to enjoy art and see art from everywhere and everyone. Kim was incredibly special and literally 1 of a kind...so his loss is immeasurable.
@@RichardFriendartist You are right man, totally one of a kind. Rough day today. I also had a lot of good times watching his streams and trying to deal with anxiety. He seemed like a joyful guy having fun with his drawing. Take care of yourself Rich! Gotta keep the ink flowing like only you can dude!
This is a beautiful tribute. I've never met him and yet deeply mourn his loss; I can't imagine knowing him as you did and trying to process this. Thank you for sharing.
Now I didn't know Kim. I have seen him draw just as a fan (in person) but I did love his art and he was very inspiring to not only me...but just about everyone I know! thanks!
Rip to the artist that influence so many people and make us pursuit art. He is such a big influence to know that everyone with a lot of work can be on his level some day.
Rich.. great tribute, to a aspiring human being, not giving up on his dreams,so teaching others to do the same.. Hey, my son has that high anxiety stuff he takes medicine for it, I think it's really held him back in life. I hope all goes well with you, it's a shame that heroes die..
sorry to hear about your son. I never have taken meds. But yeah, anxiety is tough...most times I can manage it fine. Just if I get out of my comfort zone it can mess me up. I find travel and stuff like that challenging...but overall I do ok. the last few weeks I'd been stressing about work and things like that. then stuff like this pops up and you realize how fragile life is...and it's just a little overwhelming. My wife's brother died out of the blue a few months ago and it was totally unexpected and then talking about this kind of brought that all back...which although I've dealt with....I still am honestly in shock and don't think I've fully processed. Thanks lead. appreciate all your comments. Did you like the cars he draws? I know that's a hobby of yours!
@@RichardFriendartist yeah, had a few classic cars in my life, they're gone, ha..I'm going to jump on your patreon page.. remember you're a hero to some people too.. thanks
@@artwhat.. thanks. I am still working it all out. I think in a few years I'll be a good role model. I am still to much of a punk ass kid lost in my own head right now. haha ;) thanks man!
Amazing. I can only handle so much of the big full page art it just becomes overwhelming. I love the less complicated composition. So talented .so much hard work went in to his abilities i have tones of resoect fir his dedication. Something we can all learn from if we want to improve
Thanks for the video. The news hit me hard. The last couple years have been punishingly stressful and watching live streams of Kim Jung Gi drawing and hanging out with his friends was a total escape. Your videos too. It's that weird parasocial relationship phenomenon. I feel like I knew him and the Super Ani crew. I feel like I know you. Artists can be pretty transparent on social media. But seeing how much his friends loved him and how devastating the loss is for them just reminds me of all the friends I have lost. I'm glad he was more than just a tremendous artist to his friends and family. Tough day.
I know or like an artistic living father figure...most times you are never lucky enough to live in the same era as someone as special as him...we actually got to witness it. we were pretty lucky.
even as much as I work. I realize I need to be more focused and a bit more purposeful. I am too random....but it's better to realize that and then move forward...so Kim will be in my thoughts as I move forward. He reminds me to sketch more things. I rarely sketch unless I am working on something (which is all the time) but I should be doodling more on the side.
no worries...thank you for the nice comment. this was a tough video to start...lots of emotions and thoughts came up. I'd been in shock all morning I think and saying it outloud made it just way too real.
I know. I was just in shock all morning and starting the video and having to say it was really hard. I just kept thinking about all his friends and family and how when my family felt the loss of someone a few months back and everyone was kind of dealing and processing the loss...and it was overwhelming to process.
I know. Kim had so many more years of amazing work ahead of him and I was really looking forward to seeing where he went with things...his 2022 sketchbook is insane...and very big...I highly recommend you get it, if you haven't.
When I first heard the news on RU-vid I had to Google it to make sure that it wasn't true, because deep inside I wanted it to not be true. I think the weirdest thing for me was that I had watched a video of him drawing two days ago. So it was sad for me to find out that he had died when I woke up this morning. Kim wasn't just a great artist but also a great person. His humor, his willingness to help others improve in drawing and just his passion and dedication for the craft was something out of this world. Even now, as I'm sitting here, I ask myself why. Why did he have to go so soon? And the only asnwer I can give myself is life. Rest in Peace Kim, you were one of the best.
I thought it was an april fools trick or something and had to stop for a second and think what month it was I was so in shock...it didn't seem possible. he was funny and kind and seemed to really want to encourage people to draw...and he lead by example too...really amazing.
