Painting Spider-Man | In The Studio With Alex Ross | Full Painting Demonstration

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  • Опубліковано 11 сер 2020
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    You've seen Alex's Marvel mural, and now we have an inside look into his process painting the mural version of Spider-Man. In this 20-minute feature Alex takes the painting from start to finish while reflecting on his work with the character over the years.
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  • @RavenClashStudios
    @RavenClashStudios 3 роки тому +401

    I remember seeing his art work when i was 7 and i was confused if it was a photo or a painting i love his work so much

    • @stephan2807
      @stephan2807 2 роки тому +13

      Dude, same here. From the spider man 2 intro is where I first saw his work

    • @realjpegmafia
      @realjpegmafia 2 роки тому +5

      Dude same ,I remember seeing those iconic justice league and sinister 6 pieces back then and being in love with his work

    • @TheComicBookReport
      @TheComicBookReport Рік тому +5

      SAME

    • @HelloLoxo
      @HelloLoxo 5 місяців тому

      Ay I've seen your shorts before! There pretty good​@@TheComicBookReport

    • @floatingdisembodiedhead8975
      @floatingdisembodiedhead8975 4 місяці тому +1

      I read Kingdom Come in my 20s and it looked real to me too. Even this Spider-Man that he paints, the finish product looks so realistic. It's like a picture from the live action Spider-Man

  • @forbiddencolor
    @forbiddencolor 3 роки тому +152

    I just love the little details in Alex Ross' art like 11:55 where you can see the webs on Spider-Man's forearms are slightly misaligned indicating that he's wearing gloves and that his suit is not just one singular piece. Things like that make it feel so much more alive.

    • @azri8415
      @azri8415 3 роки тому +8

      same goes with the mask if you look closely

    • @forbiddencolor
      @forbiddencolor 3 роки тому +4

      @@azri8415 Yup!

    • @devyadav3273
      @devyadav3273 3 роки тому +9

      You can also the the lips!!! That's what I miss in movie versions and game, lips are like non existent.

    • @Blackfeet
      @Blackfeet Рік тому

      Hasn't it always been drawn like that? How else would he get into his suit. Even in the cartoons this is done.

  • @ericknopf2109
    @ericknopf2109 3 роки тому +331

    I love how Ross doesn’t apologize for not painting these characters like they’re on steroids, or have implants.
    He paints the anatomy as it would actually look. He doesn’t show the cut muscles through the costumes, he paints the costumes like people actually wearing clothing.

    • @futurestoryteller
      @futurestoryteller 3 роки тому +43

      That's a funny way to look at it, considering his opinion on superhero costumes is that they're "symbolically nude." He's said he depicts superhero costumes to be as form-fitting as possible for that reason.

    • @mpeacraft8585
      @mpeacraft8585 3 роки тому +20

      I’m glad as well that he paints the creases and folds on the clothing. It never made sense to me reading comic book heroes where you can see all the muscles and veins despite wearing costumes. I guess it’s to show off anatomy.

    • @danrazART
      @danrazART 3 роки тому +15

      @@futurestoryteller hi, you are misinterpreting somewhat.
      >He paints them as real people wearing real costumes or cos play.
      >His analysis is that the genre of comic book SUPER HEROES is mainly showing human body in best form possible.
      Truth is that the Comic super heroes ARE body painted nude bodies with least amount of covering to hide its features.

    • @futurestoryteller
      @futurestoryteller 3 роки тому +4

      @@danrazART I don't know that you really articulated a distinction in a way that I understand. My takeaway has tended to be that - based on his interpretation of superhero costumes - the only reason he doesn't do them up like bodypaint is that wouldn't quite suit the realist style he's always going for.

    • @danrazART
      @danrazART 3 роки тому +2

      @@futurestoryteller Apologies.
      Still based on interviews he has given and his art style, that can not be deduced whatever your comments are somehow implying.
      He prefers a classical style. A classical approach to things. His ideals of beauty especially in human forms are classical.
      He doesn't seem interested in body paints at all. IF he had been then he would find any excuse to do these and we would see in his work.
      I think he wants to do human characters in real stitched clothes and costumes.
      even the tech he designs is based on classical movie-style simplistic and rustic.

  • @jomatuazon
    @jomatuazon 3 роки тому +167

    holy shit the amount of detail on his silver surfer drawing sadly being covered mostly on the mural saddens me

    • @rafaelteodoro5687
      @rafaelteodoro5687 Рік тому +2

      Right???? That looks amazing!

    • @Palmieres
      @Palmieres Рік тому +3

      Search for the cover of Marvels #3, where the Silver Surfer is depicted reflecting New York and the flames of a flying Johnny Storm. It's one of the first pieces I saw by Alex Ross, and it also depicts my favourite Marvel character, so it's definitely a favourite.
      In fact, just search for paintings of the Silver Surfer by Ross, he has made quite a few of them and they're all incredible.

  • @AllThatJuice-
    @AllThatJuice- 3 роки тому +24

    Alex Ross is the official portrait artist of super heroes

  • @spideyfan6441
    @spideyfan6441 3 роки тому +105

    I Am So Happy That Alex Will Show Full Demonstration Of SPIDEY!

    • @MRSTYL-cc6sl
      @MRSTYL-cc6sl 3 роки тому +2

      Is this Alex now or an old video?

  • @TheMastermind729
    @TheMastermind729 2 роки тому +15

    I really appreciate you for staying true to the iconic designs, the MCU is just fucking up everything so at least through your art kids can see how these characters were meant to look

    • @TheMastermind729
      @TheMastermind729 2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for doing justice once again to my favorite character of all time from age 4 till I die

  • @AMsports19
    @AMsports19 3 роки тому +208

    You should do a series of videos like Bob Ross used to do, except with comic book characters instead of mountains

  • @mattline76
    @mattline76 3 роки тому +31

    Love his artwork. That's exactly how I see the marvel characters if they were to come to life. Very Norman Rockwell style

  • @fishingwithrick3991
    @fishingwithrick3991 2 роки тому +13

    I love the classic costumes. Ross is a master.

  • @devonogrady6403
    @devonogrady6403 Рік тому +15

    Hands down my favorite comic book artist ever. His work in Kingdom Come and his cover artwork is untouchable and iconic.

  • @devyadav3273
    @devyadav3273 3 роки тому +6

    12:35 Alex Ross is the only artist to show Spider-Man with lips. He clearly favours realism over style. That alone makes him my favorite artist.

  • @DennisCNolasco
    @DennisCNolasco 3 роки тому +8

    Right on Alex! Respect for these classic superheroes 👊

  • @ComicPhreak
    @ComicPhreak 3 роки тому +22

    Alex Ross, you are a treasure!

  • @mixabyss7744
    @mixabyss7744 Рік тому

    Alex Ross is comic book royalty.
    A true historian and master of the art form.
    Tarantino needs to a direct an Alex Ross style spiderman man movie

  • @LuizBeater
    @LuizBeater 3 роки тому +16

    YES ! YES ! FINALLY !

    • @eclipsesolar8345
      @eclipsesolar8345 3 роки тому +1

      Finally what ? He didn't show us anything that we haven't seen before.

  • @djmadmike23
    @djmadmike23 Рік тому

    Dudes voice is soothing and hes the voice of all the 45+ guys out here who still love comics

  • @ghostinthegaslight
    @ghostinthegaslight 2 роки тому +2

    Such a beautiful Spider-Man- the light- the fabric is glorious. So great how Spider-Man is that character who looks normal in a crouch even when Ross turns him upside down.

  • @aidan2565
    @aidan2565 3 роки тому +4

    Alex, I think you definitely succeeded in bringing appreciation for the original costume with the Raimi Spider-Man trilogy because of your intro credits art. Even as a kid, I loved the movie suit, but I saw your art at the beginning and thought "oh wow...that's even better." Your art is so transformative for all of these characters so I don't doubt you've instilled the values of their history in other people!

  • @actarusmlt
    @actarusmlt 3 роки тому +10

    We need more artists like him. It's always a pleasure listening to him.

  • @indranighoshal5232
    @indranighoshal5232 3 роки тому +9

    Who doesn't want to see a video by the game-changing comic artist of all time ? BTW Alex, if you are reading this, you are probably the greatest artistic inspiration I'm ever going to have, thank you so much for building a part of my childhood with your hyper-realistic comic sketches .

  • @zeebart7523
    @zeebart7523 Рік тому +1

    You're a hero Alex. I love the art you did for the Spider-Man 2 opening credits.

  • @gotchewz
    @gotchewz 3 роки тому +4

    I love his work on Kingdom Come. It‘s the one graphic novel I wish they would make a movie out of

  • @paultuscano
    @paultuscano 3 роки тому +3

    I can totally relate regarding Electric Company's Spider-Man. I can't wait to see the mural. Hopefully their will be a print for sale.

  • @number1forthewin
    @number1forthewin Рік тому

    bring justice to the originals!. i love your works and your mindset.

  • @nazaxprime
    @nazaxprime Рік тому

    How is it im just finding this. Sheesh.
    Anyway, thanks for the content Mr Ross. Been a huge fan for decades now... Man, time flies.

  • @gabrielwatts5133
    @gabrielwatts5133 3 роки тому

    Just amazing, phenomenal artist.

  • @chicodecoster
    @chicodecoster 3 роки тому

    I'm so impressed!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @juansandoval9235
    @juansandoval9235 3 роки тому

    such an inspiration, just had to draw while listening to you. thank you man!

  • @Cafeman_2D
    @Cafeman_2D 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video documenting Alex's thought process and and Spider-Man art. I think it was "Marvels" in the early 90's where I first saw his art and of course the realistic painting was exciting and new to view. The intro to the Spider-Man 2 film, with Elfman theme and SM1 recaps painted by Alex, very nearly choked me up at the theater - I love that! It should be done again!

  • @11Bbq
    @11Bbq 2 роки тому +1

    I never would have guessed that one my favorite artists was not only so young but also has a fantastic speaking voice. Wow.

  • @mattjohns-mv8cl
    @mattjohns-mv8cl 3 роки тому +4

    Alex, thank you so much for helping to preserve the classic aesthetics of these timeless characters. The way you talk about them also really resonates with me. And I love Hawkeye’s mask and classic costume too!

  • @leomunhoz3021
    @leomunhoz3021 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this video, Alex!!!

  • @laguy8181
    @laguy8181 3 роки тому

    Such beautiful work. I’m always in awe watching you. Thank you for sharing.

  • @kimberlyH1984
    @kimberlyH1984 3 роки тому +2

    kingdom come is one of my favorite series of all time. i've read it 5 or 6 times. all the easter eggs in the art always blows my mind. amazing work Alex Ross

  • @hidosage
    @hidosage 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing alex just amazing

  • @aztro.99
    @aztro.99 3 роки тому

    you as well as your amazing art are both very honest, your work genuinely calms me which is sometime i rarely experience in visual media. :)

  • @labronmadden
    @labronmadden 3 роки тому

    im collecting these now,,,,amazing covers

  • @MrOnepiece14
    @MrOnepiece14 3 роки тому

    A classic and amazing. THE Classic, and THE Amazing. The one and only... Alex Ross.

  • @aericabison23
    @aericabison23 2 роки тому +1

    Alex Ross is the GOAT of comic book artists. His characters feel so visceral, so real. I take much inspiration for my comic book artwork from him.

  • @Mr.Auternick_006
    @Mr.Auternick_006 2 роки тому

    i love this realistic way!

  • @alanbernini72
    @alanbernini72 Рік тому

    Excelent work!

  • @zekesalazar7643
    @zekesalazar7643 Рік тому

    I just love the angles that Alex uses, some of those any artist would basically have to use reference to get the most dynamic but also accurate and realistic shot.

  • @vintagevinylvets1187
    @vintagevinylvets1187 Рік тому

    Alex Ross is the most unique and talented comic book artist I’ve seen in an age. Pretty hard to top him. Ross and the late, great Neal Adams are probably my two favorites.

  • @nic5833
    @nic5833 3 роки тому

    The GOAT comic artist without a doubt!

  • @5thdimensionsart
    @5thdimensionsart 3 місяці тому

    "I love bringing Harley Quinn to life through my coloured pencils. There's just something about her character that speaks to me and I feel like I can capture her essence in my art."

  • @raijinmeister
    @raijinmeister 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing.

  • @paul1780
    @paul1780 Рік тому

    Moved by your art for years, your words. Happy I rediscovered your Channel. Subscribed, FINALLLYY!

  • @nidem1475
    @nidem1475 3 роки тому

    My favorite artist rn, a god at art

  • @olegtherussianbear991
    @olegtherussianbear991 2 роки тому

    Truly remarkable

  • @mwj9433
    @mwj9433 Рік тому

    He is on another plane when it comes to his artwork geez louise

  • @HCR---
    @HCR--- 3 роки тому

    Incredible what this guy do.

  • @cvaldez9181
    @cvaldez9181 3 роки тому +1

    Alex is as articulate as he is artistic. This was great to listen too and watch.

  • @terryleeslaughter4611
    @terryleeslaughter4611 Рік тому

    Love Alex Ross's work

  • @DarkArynLand
    @DarkArynLand 3 роки тому +1

    Incredibile art. I love your work.

  • @patatitopo7631
    @patatitopo7631 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video ! I would love to see an Alex Ross full documentary on dvd/blu-ray like Drew Suzan did with his work on Hellboy, I think a lot of people would buy it

  • @zaldydrawingpainting495
    @zaldydrawingpainting495 3 роки тому

    I like the most during the detailed process👍👍👍👍👍

  • @elbarry7016
    @elbarry7016 3 роки тому +1

    Mr. Ross, I really appreciate your sharing with us your thoughts as well as your artistic methods. These are times of uncertainty and quarantine, and your words are essential to enter this vast world of design. I was 4 years old and I remember Bob Ross shows. It is no coincidence that my 2 main influences in painting, share the last name, in some way, it was already written, and you two motivate me with your videos, and literally, the imagination is the limit. You already have success, so I can only wish you a long life and prosperity.

  • @inkstickart
    @inkstickart 3 роки тому +1

    I Dont know why but seeing you hold your canvas and paint makes me happy haha

  • @trpoihgg
    @trpoihgg Рік тому

    Alex Ross u r a legend among artists

  • @los-one
    @los-one 3 роки тому

    Every Marvel movie should look and feel like an Alex Ross come to life. The lighting, the camera angles, the colors... give us our childhood imaginations come to life. Cmon

  • @blackprince964
    @blackprince964 2 роки тому

    i am a loyal admirator of you style when you drawing the characters of marvel we stay truly out of this planet because that is other art level

  • @boywithamask801
    @boywithamask801 Рік тому

    Alex ross your art is amazing

  • @henryramirez5582
    @henryramirez5582 3 роки тому

    Again you are the best artist I ever seen plus I met Alex 7 years ago very very down to earth guy or I think it was more then that

  • @Vipermecha
    @Vipermecha 3 роки тому

    Wow, and to think the very first Alex Ross cover I have seen and eventually owned was DC's Kingdom Come #1-4 back in '96, one my most beloved comics till this day.

  • @WhatsAHandleMyNameIsJoe
    @WhatsAHandleMyNameIsJoe Рік тому

    I love your style so nostalgic

  • @AD7Films
    @AD7Films 3 роки тому

    Love your work.

  • @philrm99
    @philrm99 3 роки тому

    Beautiful.

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 3 роки тому +4

    I’ve been waiting for this video for ages haha

  • @Rosa-tn4kx
    @Rosa-tn4kx 3 роки тому +1

    Desenhos fabulosos. Amei!!! Parabéns.

  • @NCHANZPLACE
    @NCHANZPLACE 3 роки тому

    wow this is amazing!

  • @TheSpanishzombie
    @TheSpanishzombie 3 роки тому +1

    Every time i see an alex ross art piece my reaction is, holy goddamn fucking shit its incredible

  • @Archivoschistosones
    @Archivoschistosones 3 роки тому

    my god, your realism is *INSANE*

  • @assassingio9847
    @assassingio9847 2 роки тому

    I could watch him paint for hours.

  • @micpar2
    @micpar2 2 роки тому

    More mind blowing Rockwelling stunning work. The Norman Rockwell of comics and of the 21st century.

  • @meyelejuega3602
    @meyelejuega3602 Рік тому +1

    Something funny about how you pictured spider-man, this is the first time i see how you look and i always pictured you like some old scary dude like Frank Miller or Alan Moore, but you actually are pretty young🤣

  • @osnoflaaddel1068
    @osnoflaaddel1068 3 роки тому

    Thank you Maestro!

  • @ressucitation
    @ressucitation Рік тому

    More Spider Man, more more more!!!

  • @glaeken_molasar
    @glaeken_molasar 3 роки тому +4

    I've been waiting for video like this from Alex for years!

  • @atilab99draws58
    @atilab99draws58 3 роки тому

    alex is what he's doing with the characters, i don't really understand how but i just feel it, i first saw his Batman and for me it's The Batman

  • @pilgrimgrey4191
    @pilgrimgrey4191 3 роки тому

    That was a great video thankyou.

  • @vn773
    @vn773 3 роки тому

    you are the best sir thank you for this videos

  • @AM-nz6pn
    @AM-nz6pn 3 роки тому +1

    My favoueite superhero that Alex Ross draws is: Hulk.
    His design or arts of Hulk is for me the Best Design,especially Hulk's face!!

  • @jeffkuenzli3574
    @jeffkuenzli3574 3 роки тому

    I was the same way growing up. Popeye and the Hulk were mine... Always directed my schooling twords illustration but had to take time off after i got my aassociates in "applied sciences"/ graphic arts. I never went back and only dabled in cincepts just to get the idea down on paper but unfortunately thats it... Ppl who known me since childhood say this should have been my life....😒. Im a huge fan of your work and ideas, and you hit the nail on the head with refurring to the admiration of others artist work lol☺. Congratulations on your successes my friend.☺👍👍👍👍

  • @jlauritsen
    @jlauritsen 3 роки тому

    Man i miss reading comics, read alot of both Marvel and DC books over the years, but Spider-Man was the character that made me love comics, i read almost every Spider-Man story from the beginning up untill One More Day, that story just broke my love for comics.
    Since i probaly read about 5 Spider-Man books the rest have been 10 Dark Horse Star Wars, but i just can´t get into it again, i hope i one day will again, might just need to start reading the classics again.

  • @j2hnny
    @j2hnny 3 роки тому +5

    definitely like the new style of longer, more intricate videos !

  • @405tygadacat
    @405tygadacat 3 роки тому +1

    You are watching a master at work

  • @BlueEyesWhiteCinnamonRoll
    @BlueEyesWhiteCinnamonRoll 3 роки тому

    Red and black spidey. Man of culture

  • @yaboythealien
    @yaboythealien 3 роки тому

    Legend. Bigups 🍻

  • @CarlosdeBritoLacerda
    @CarlosdeBritoLacerda 3 роки тому +1

    Espetacular.

  • @TheComicBookReport
    @TheComicBookReport Рік тому

    Amazing video

  • @SilverfoxLobo
    @SilverfoxLobo 3 роки тому +2

    Too cool

  • @HectorRivera01
    @HectorRivera01 3 роки тому +2

    Yeahh!! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @Smooth_Manifold
    @Smooth_Manifold 3 роки тому

    you are a genius sir

  • @dead0ntime
    @dead0ntime 3 роки тому

    I would love a fully drawn Alex Ross series. It doesn’t even have to be another Kingdom Come, it can be something original but I want something!

  • @MeasAgun
    @MeasAgun 3 роки тому +7

    Can't wait!!!

  • @A_Oda27
    @A_Oda27 Рік тому

    this is the coolest guy in the world

  • @bullseyecello
    @bullseyecello 3 роки тому +3

    It amazes me more that he’s talking and explain while being able to paint these details so accurately

  • @moadeeb2002
    @moadeeb2002 3 роки тому +1

    Big fan, and I always enjoy the content, however, not quite what I expected. Just more talking about the biz, history, and process which feels sort of redundant at this point. What I would love to see is the actual physical process itself; from the moment Ross enters the studio, to the introduction of his tools and paints, to taping that specific paper onto his board, and just giving us a sense of what goes on in his head as he paints.

    • @mpeacraft8585
      @mpeacraft8585 3 роки тому +1

      Same. He should do vlogs to make it more personal. I know he doesn’t run his social media presence personally but would be nice.

  • @midnightcat6116
    @midnightcat6116 3 роки тому +2

    Omg 😳 If i had his talent, i don’t know 🤷‍♀️ what i would do with myself 😂