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.
Art teachers that don't do art??? My mom was an art teacher. She really liked drawing girds on photos and then using the grid to help her replicate the photo in a drawing.
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?
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!
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
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
Managed to find some copics at Hobby Lobby for $20, plus the weekly 40% off coupon, remember if you're at a hobby store, they're likely to have coupons, look on their website to get it for cheaper.
thanks.....im gonna try some of those out...... i can remember when mine were around that age,....those are some good years my friend- slow down, breathe deep and enjoy them,.....
Shopping List 1:02 11 in x 17 in Two Ply Bristol Board Paper 2:06 18 in Artists Loft Graph Ruler 2:58 2mm Staedtler Lead Holder 3:29 Non Photo Blue and 3H Lead 3:49 2 Circle Templates (one big, one small) 5:14 Copic Multiliner Fine Nib Pens 6:19 Faber-Castell Big Brush Pitt Pen 6:59 Faber-Castell 4 Pitt Artist Pens (cheaper replacement for Copic for conventions)
I would like to see you lay out a page, margin measuring included, on that Bristol paper, along with any tips of the trade. Not super detailed or anything, just the process.
Instructions Unclear: Arrested for running off with a shopping cart full of pumpkin buckets, jumbo crayons, and in-store security cameras. Please send bail money... again. Awesome video, lots of nice tips on what to buy. I've got a couple bristol pads already so at least the paper is out of the way.
omg. lol "Reject all of these with cruelty in your heart" Informative video and I am a hardcore Staedtler gal, but just... that ONE LINE made me love this even more! I aplaud you, good sir!
I love how he has spent his money on these circle templates earlier on the channel, just to know later on he uses the same circle templates to measure the size of Rian Johnsons perfectly round head 😂
I have to say after using Pigma Microns for years, and still do since I have a lot of them, Copic Multi Liners are wonderful to work with! Also I loved that bumper sticker but I need one that says my cat is a non voting felon.
Just bought that led holder at Michaels for you Anyone can draw videos!! Also when going to Michaels, always google their coupons. They always have a good deal that you can pull up on your phone. On Saturday I got 50% off my led holder
Very helpful - I'm wondering why you don't contact the companies or have someone do it for you, b/c they'll hook you up and sponsor you. You're giving them free advertisement and from an artist at your level, after all.
This was a pretty fun and informative video. I thought comic book artists spend 100s of dollars on suppliesl but wow was I wrong. I know this isn't completely all the stuff needed, but this is just enough for what one would dol
Thanks for this Ethan, I'm sure I watched this when you first made it, but was just wandering around Michaels with one of my girls the other day and we watched together in the pen aisle. It had been picked over pretty good so we didn't actually get to buy anything, but I just put together an order for Christmas gifts for my oldest daughters that have gotten really into art and drawing.
Ethan, thank you for all you do. Have you been to Hobby Lobby yet? It's like an artist's toy store. Wow, thanks again, your lessons have inspired and has helped me to increase my productivity. I pray that 2023 brings you more success and happiness. God bless you! 🙌🏾
wow. sir; thank you so much. your channel is a blessing. this was so so so helpful for someone who really has no idea how to start but really wants to experiment (me). also, knowing most probably cheat circles makes me feel way too comforted.
This is the most useful video I have seen my entire life! After watching a bunch of stupid videos talking about comic supplies, this one has actual affordable and good quality comic supplies!!!!!!! Than you so much!
Ethan have you thought about offering a master class? I may never get hired at marvel or DC but I would love to draw my own comics. I have good understanding of anatomy but my perspective kind of blows and i love yours
Hello Mr Van Sciver Newly subscribed to your Channel and a supporter of your work. I am an aspiring artist and (hopefully) writer that has always had many questions of how to get into comics and what to buy and many questions about the industry and by far your channel has been the best insight and provided the most information on a medium I love and have for the past 30 years. I just honestly want to say. THANK YOU 🙏 when I finally finish my first issue I will be sure to send you a copy and would love your feedback. Please keep the videos coming! And thanks again sir!
If you have a Michaels, they have weekly coupons (usually in Sunday’s) paper and on-line, plus senior discounts. I usually go with their own brand Artist’s Loft is cheaper.
Hey thanks for doing that Ethan. You gave me a better option for filling in a large black areas. I would add a good gum eraser. I use it to lighten my pencils before i ink but hey thats just me. Thanks again love what your doing with the channel
