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.

@hthrun

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Comakino

2 жыл бұрын

@@hthrun Yes I had one who literally told me to my face that he had never made any art. Im British though. We have some odd ideas over here I think

@chelo5227

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of art teacher doesn’t do art??

@CyberSubZero0

2 жыл бұрын

@@chelo5227 the kind that wants an easy job.. also i don't think teaching art is easy but just from what i have seen its a pretty simple time

@Bruhtatochip742

Жыл бұрын

Referencing things is cheating? You literally learn things by making sense of how they look, you need references.

In which aisle do they keep the talent?

@LoavesofBread

6 жыл бұрын

It's in the Beyond section.

@GorrillaVision

6 жыл бұрын

Just before the hard work and practice section it's smaller than you think

@Ryan-vt3np

6 жыл бұрын

Shaun big Al is serving up talent at The Winchester by the pint.

@shinobi-no-bueno

6 жыл бұрын

Gotta buy it online unfortunately :/

@Lensman864

6 жыл бұрын

GorrillaVision Oh yeah! :-)

On another level with helping people.

@ComicArtistProSecrets

6 жыл бұрын

Underground_Geek It’s a pleasure.

@patrickhenry6695

6 жыл бұрын

ComicArtistPro Secrets you're a pleasure

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

@ComicArtistProSecrets

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@supremeintelanalyticsmatri3410

4 жыл бұрын

ComicArtistPro Secrets Hail Caesar

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

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!

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

Do grocery shopping next!

I still use coins and coffe mugs for circles lol

@mwells219

6 жыл бұрын

Have you heard about this crazy new tool called a compass? It makes things so much easier.

@FordMustangGT-fp2dg

6 жыл бұрын

How come the picture of your account is The Phantom with a Noir filter over it with red eyes?

@JarJarBinks4ever

4 жыл бұрын

@@FordMustangGT-fp2dg Because it's fucking rad?

The innocence before the last Jedi 😭

@moxie9695

4 жыл бұрын

BadHiVal I used to love watching the anyone can draw series before he started getting political

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?

@HwoarangtheBoomerang

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

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.

@alejandrohernandez3767

6 жыл бұрын

sarah improper Spelling in Aisle 3

@jjkhawaiian

5 жыл бұрын

Shop with laser focus or horse blinders. Bring your brother or boyfriend. They'll keep you on the straight and narrow.

@patrickimperial579

4 жыл бұрын

@@alejandrohernandez3767 it's incorrect not "improper"

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

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

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

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 😂

You are shopping wrong. Use your cell phone and get a 40% off coupon for one expensive item. Put it in your car and come back in and pay for the rest. Get a friend or your wife to do the same thing. If you get on their email list you can get more coupons. If you have a Hobby Lobby they have some nice supplies as well, usually cheaper. Again, use your coupons. Love the video! By the way, my hubby just showed me a Green Lantern Omnibus that has your artwork (I had no clue who you are) and you are amazing.

@ComicArtistProSecrets

6 жыл бұрын

We did, but I didn’t do that for this video. Paying full retail, I wanted to make sure the price came in under $100. Just in case a coupon wasn’t available for someone else.

@quiltedwithlove

6 жыл бұрын

Okay. Makes sense. Great video

@quiltedwithlove

6 жыл бұрын

Finally made it to Michael's and got the circle template and the ruler. 12 dollar ruler? Geesh. 40% coupon on that one. LOVE the ruler and circle template once I started drawing out a whole cloth quilt pattern that needed straight lines and half circles. Most quilting rulers are crap for design work so this is awesome! Thanks for the video. You made my quilt top so much easier to draw out and will look awesome once quilted.

I wanted to hire someone to draw an album cover for me, fuck that I'm doing it myself. Ethan this channel is great. Learned a lot fast, used to draw like crazy as a kid. Making my own album cover is crazy satisfying.

I can't draw for shit, but this was still super interesting!

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.

@MaddysComicart

6 жыл бұрын

Hemogen lol for some reason the right paper is the only thing I'm missing

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.

@jessicaherrera7900

6 жыл бұрын

Bhil Fitch Oh you beat me to it. :)

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.

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

The best part of the video is, of course, the adorable baby! Too cute.

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!

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

This is an actual godsend. Thank you so much!

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)

@j2ehyp

2 жыл бұрын

Doing god's work, thank you.

The most honest, nicest guy in the comic book industry.

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.

@ComicArtistProSecrets

6 жыл бұрын

Oh sure, okay. I'll do that.

@Kiki-lk9xy

6 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated :)

@lughildana

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kiki-lk9xy did he ever do it?

The video I never asked for but didn't know I wanted until I had it.

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

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

YEEESSSS!! I've been waiting for this video. Awesome!

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

Its ridiculous that I have never seen a better material for comic video. Thanks!

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

You were just only my favorite comic artist, now you are too one of my favorites youtubers :D thanks a lot!

You are the man! Thanks for feeding the knowledge to the community.

This is actually the first video I’ve ever watched of yours. I’m so glad you have a sense of humor.

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

Man, this is very informative. Awesome. Im ready to go buy some supplies now.

SUPPLIES: 11×17 Bristol paper pad Ruler - transparent graph ruler (18 inches) Pencil - Staedtler ledholder (3H and photo blue) Circle templates (all sizes) Ink - copic multiliner pack (0.03 and up) Ink - faber castell brush pen x 2

Damn it Ethan your daughters frosted tips are making me feel self concious about my receding hairline at the ripe old age of *23*

This is a great video Ethan helping artists everywhere.

Best channel on KZread. Thanks Ethan

Thank you for your professional advice EVS. This video has taught me a lot. Thank you again for your wisdom Ethan.

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.

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! 🙌🏾

Thank you for this helpful video uncle Ethan! I recently started to practice sketching,your work and channel is what gave me the push to do it.

I have been watching your videos for awhile but I just came across this. Thanks this really helped!

Great advice Ethan your artwork is inspiring thanks for helping people choose the right supplies. Much appreciated

I am SO glad I surfed across your channel! I used to love drawing, then I lost my vigour, now I am slowly getting back into it again.

Thanks bra. Useful information with no padding, and basic explanations as to why. This is really helpful.

Certainly helpful, a great kit to start making comics the pro-way. you can't go wrong with any of the tips Ethan gave us here.

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.

This is all great stuff for basic machining, ty Ethan.

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.

THANK YOU!!! So cool you are sir to share this stuff.

Thanks Ethan. I was wondering. Great video.

More videos like this please! Fun to watch!

This is great stuff Im still young and trying to break into the comic book industry thanks for the tips.

Uncle Ethan has literally turned into my favorite KZread creator. I totally get his humor. Keep it up

Legends say to this day, these supplies are what were used to draw Cyberfrog: Blood Honey.

I use what I can to draw I may not be pro stuff but I love my stuff

The force is strong with this one. Young Van Skywalker is destined for greatness.

Easily becoming my favorite channel on KZread

Just found your channel. Love your work, have a few pieces you did for me on comic covers. They will never leave my collection. Thanks for sharing.

Wow Uncle Ethan, you have no idea how much I appreciate this video. Thank you and a hundred thumbsup.

Thank you, thank you, thank you this video has litterly changed my artistic life. Uncle Ethan is the man.

This is amazing. And I mean like for real. Ethan you're great, and I'm honestly moved. Right now for my minor crisis in inspiration (I'm a composer) I just draw my first in life Batman. Extremely simple, BTAS based, just 10 minutes of drawing. And now I'm happily going back to my main thing. And you inspired me. Thank you!

This is great I always like knowing what people use for there art helps me find thing I might have missed.

This. Made me smile

Great video, EVS.

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!

Definitely seen the brush on that Pitt B go raggy after not too long. This was a great video and very helpful for my next run.

THANKS!!! I NEEDED THIS!

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

Found this v helpful - I'm experimenting with drawing my own comic book so am looking at vids like this for help and advice :D

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

Thanks my man, was trying to get back into drawing, this definitely inspired me.

Ethan, Thank you for the tip on art supplies!! It was nice to see Ava!! She is a cutie!!

You're seriously the best!

Just purchased everything. Only took me four years to give it a try. Thanks for all the love 💪🌞

Aaaahw your daughter is so cute! Great video man!

Thank you so much , need more of such awesome !

Great video, thank you Ethan. Just one thing you forgot, when Shopping at Michael's is to always use a coupon.

Thank you for this! I'm getting that big fat ink pen and the ruler. Extremely helpful stuff here :)

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

Love your work and your attitude.

She's adorable !

Very cool! I wish my local Michaels had that much variety in inking pens though. :(

Really useful and cool vid :D I've always wanted to make my own series on a superhero fight club but I've never been that good at drawing, I do animations more and I might be thinking of doing the comic series that way? I also love Staedtler pencils and I often use biro as I like the feel of them.

Staedtler, Faber Castell, Schwan-Stabilo...German quality pens & pensils. Don't remember seeing them in the US when I lived there in the 90s

thanks for the tips, greatly appreciated!

Thanks so much, man! Really appreciate it!

Thank you. I needed this.

Ethan could do audio books.

@roflmeowkittehs

6 жыл бұрын

Great voice

Love this! Thank you!

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!