Super Techniques for Aspiring Comic Artists

Summary by Krater

Professional comic artist Ryan Benjamin demonstrates his drawing process while sketching Batman, offering advice on style, workflow, and making a living as an artist.

From the video

Answers: How do professional comic artists sketch and build an art career?

• comic book drawing process
• sketches with red pencil
• rendering and inking techniques
• building an art career

What it concludes

• Sticking to primitives when drawing characters helps establish depth and avoid mistakes.
• Embracing a messy, dynamic initial sketch style can add energy and flow compared to clean lines.
• Traditional paper-and-pencil skills remain essential foundation work for any artist.
• A formal college degree is not required to be successful in the comic art industry.
• Having a diverse skill set and knowing how to communicate and connect with people are more valuable than a degree.