One thing I absolutely love about these kinds of videos is that even if I'm not at the level to execute this, it really really increases my ability to study other people's drawings and appreciate them even more deeply. 🙌🏽
Sure does dude! That's why I love learning from guys like David Finch; a treasure trove of experience and he damn well knows what he is doing. Thumbs up to this guy!
I’ve been drawing in a western comic book style, mainly focusing on poster and cover art, for over 20+ years. I have never felt strong in my inking skills because I just couldn’t get a ‘professional’ look with my finished inked drawings. These videos have taught me so much in an amazingly short amount of time. Thank you so much for doing this series David, I have been a fan of your artwork for as long as I can remember. Much ❤️
In my humble opinion I think it can be better to forge your own style and not compare your work with anyone else's. Someday people will look at your art and say "That's instantly recognizable as a Light Echo and it's fantastic ".
This is the first time I've heard anyone explain 'why.' I literally had this question back in college and my professor told me to just study what others do, nothing about the technique. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr Finch sir
David began working at top cow for Marc silvestri in 1995. By that time Jim Lee already established his own style. So yeah many were inspired by Jim. Nothing wrong with that.
I’m so glad Proko is inviting David Finch he and his wife are very nice people and all artists are struggling in these crazy times! Love to Meredith , Dave and Proko from the bottom of my heart! ✨✨💕💕💕👍✨✨
This guy is an amazing fucking teacher. Actual comprehensive steps that break down the most intimidating aspect of that stunning style of comic book everyone wants to make. This is rare
I'm left-handed too!!! It's so nice to see another left-handed person do it instead of a right-handed person and trying to adjust it my brain. That never works out right
I've watched this video several times and it never ceases to amaze me, how effortless David is with his drawing. His skill level is really insane. Thanks to Proko and David for sharing this!
My 6th grade art teacher (back in 1962-'63) made learning crosshatching sound like some mysterious rite of passage that we would only get to as more advanced artists. Over the years I just taught myself as I never had anyone actually teach me outright.
Decided to become a comic book artist. Wanted to be a manga artist but the diversity and realism of comics is just amazing. Here's to hoping 2021 is my year to finally push my career forward and escape the horrors of general labor. Fingers crossed 🤞
Yes I can’t wait to watch!! Been waiting for David to make a tutorial on this, and it’s nice and long. So much to learn! And on top of that my commission made an appearance at 7:10. So cool! This is the way
Aaah man, three decades I’ve been rendering and ink drawing, almost but never clearing the hurdle, too many times I overworked, lost consistency of form direction, and this genius nails it it one, WOW thank you so much for the knowledge ....simply and perfectly put.🙏🏻
All of these videos have really helped me improve in countless different ways. Without taking art classes or ever having the opportunity to do so, these videos have been huge in my journey with art. I am very appreciative of every video. Thank you!
I've watched so many friggin videos and couldn't get a real understanding of cross hatching....then comes Finch with this lesson and all was ok with the world
The tip on "form shadow" vs. "cast shadow" was very very helpful for me. I have been doing what you're talking about. Thank you. I think it's around 9:30 if anyone is wondering what I'm talking about.
He is really amazing, good teacher and he didn't mind to share his technique completely ,I always struggled using this cross hatch technique, not any more, nice video
This video was double informative. For the information on cross hatching and because he's left handed. His wrist/arm movements feel so much more natural to me
This was definitely a treat. It's nice to see how to render, especially when other processes proceed rendering, such as coloring or watercolor. I have the problem of turning everything into what looks like a lithograph. I like working in detail like Alphonso Dunn, who is a great pen and ink artist, but seeing a tasteful, succinct method of rendering is great. Knowing when less is more...
Slap!!! That sound is my hand hitting my forehead. I've been struggling with crosshatching after watching this video it finally makes more sense. Davids channel is awesome everyone check it out.
Excellent video and so much needed, nobody hardly ever addresses this subject. You might like Jorge Zaffino's work on the first issue of KAYAN 1977 with Columba Editorial.
Thank you for posting, I found this instantly useable and am already happier with my drawings after implementing the hatching towards the light trick he shared here! :)
I graduated almost 10 years ago with an Illustration degree, and have NEVER seen this technique. This is a game changer! But I don’t work in comics so maybe thats why. Thank you!
Such great advice! The separation from form shadows and cast shadows finally made sense to me in this video, and it revealed to me different philosophies to crosshatching that I had no idea existed. Thank you David Finch and the Proko team!
Loved the demo! Always thought cross hatching had to be, well, crossed! But this type of rendering to soften things up really adds to the overall look.
I understand what you're talking about 🍀 I actually know about David from ZHC he always talked about how he learned to draw by looking at David's art work .
IKR, ZHC's version explaining his style was inadequate, he is a great artist but not a good teacher. So it is satisfying to learn it from someone who is both a good teacher and a good artist.
Did you see the comfort thing in the middle of his mechanical pencil?As i saw it the only thing that came in my head is that video on how to mod your mechanical pencil
Check out David’s comic course on Proko - www.proko.com/course/creating-a-comic-page/overview
you have the best art content on UA-cam
RESPECT TO STAN AND HIS TEAM IN GIVING US FREE AND GENUINE EDUCATION REGARDING ART, ALL THROUGH MANY YEARS ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭
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One thing I absolutely love about these kinds of videos is that even if I'm not at the level to execute this, it really really increases my ability to study other people's drawings and appreciate them even more deeply. 🙌🏽
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Ikr!
At the end you can really analize it better, the techniques come together as a whole!
well said
Finally a worthy lesson. My learning would be legendary!
Sure does dude! That's why I love learning from guys like David Finch; a treasure trove of experience and he damn well knows what he is doing. Thumbs up to this guy!
all lessons are worthy..
this is the best thing i’ve seen all day
Good one hehehehe
Kung fu panda Doom doom do doom
Idk how Proko manages to top themselves every single year, 12 days of proko and lightbox always blows me away but this year is on a whol other level!
Also the production level is high on the sky!
Its call passion for the craft. There is so much we don't know
I’ve been drawing in a western comic book style, mainly focusing on poster and cover art, for over 20+ years. I have never felt strong in my inking skills because I just couldn’t get a ‘professional’ look with my finished inked drawings. These videos have taught me so much in an amazingly short amount of time. Thank you so much for doing this series David, I have been a fan of your artwork for as long as I can remember. Much ❤️
In my humble opinion I think it can be better to forge your own style and not compare your work with anyone else's. Someday people will look at your art and say "That's instantly recognizable as a Light Echo and it's fantastic ".
This is the first time I've heard anyone explain 'why.' I literally had this question back in college and my professor told me to just study what others do, nothing about the technique. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr Finch sir
Dave Finch’s technique is awesome. I love his style. Thanks for having him on your channel.
👍
Jim Lee inspired.
@@greencasehe was making comics since around jim lees time
David began working at top cow for Marc silvestri in 1995. By that time Jim Lee already established his own style. So yeah many were inspired by Jim. Nothing wrong with that.
That is what I call service to humanity with unconditional LOVE...THANKS
I'm left handed, so this video is a godsend.
Lefties unite
Join the club 🤙
It makes absolutely no difference
God is probably left handed
Haha same for an my forename
The single greatest description of not only how, but why, on crosshatching. Bravo! Very well done!
Finch's probably the most detail oriented comics artist on the planet and in the best way possible. Love his work!
I’m so glad Proko is inviting David Finch he and his wife are very nice people and all artists are struggling in these crazy times! Love to Meredith , Dave and Proko from the bottom of my heart! ✨✨💕💕💕👍✨✨
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I come back to this video so many times, all those artist here are just incredible, I'm in awe every time I come to this channel
Just finished watching David's hand tutorial, now this!!! 12 days of happiness indeed ❤️❤️
Yeah, the notification for this came on while I was watching the hand tutorial he just uploaded lol
Yeah.
I learned more from this than literally all the other videos I’ve watched combined
i’m glad you all have been branching out from the academic stuff and touching on the more casual or graphic stuff.
The existence of David Finch and David Fincher implies the existence of a David Finchest.
And a David Finchless.
His quick and dirty examples are better than my best drawings
Well, he has over 20 plus years of even uglier works. So, hang in there and keep practicing like they say...
Don’t remind me…😑
It's mostly that crazy pencil.
@@loubonnett Yeah that pencil is magic, man.
@1:38 "If you draw a circle just like this."
Me: "Thank God. There's hope for me still."
I've come to understand that most artists can't make a perfect circle in one stroke. They just give a lot more effort making one.
Yeah ghosting is real helpful for circles amd lines
You just described the first exercise from the book Fun with a pencil by Andrew Loomis. Check that out.
@@reallyoriginalusername4574 yes it isss!! ghosting > lots of confusing lines
Excellent. I've never studied comic art, but I noticed that the crosshatching seemed codified, and this explained it very well.
This guy is an amazing fucking teacher. Actual comprehensive steps that break down the most intimidating aspect of that stunning style of comic book everyone wants to make. This is rare
David is the man, everysingle advice is gold OMG.
I'm left-handed too!!! It's so nice to see another left-handed person do it instead of a right-handed person and trying to adjust it my brain. That never works out right
So awesome to see this great collaboration, Everyone check out David’s streams they are amazing!
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I've watched this video several times and it never ceases to amaze me, how effortless David is with his drawing. His skill level is really insane. Thanks to Proko and David for sharing this!
My 6th grade art teacher (back in 1962-'63) made learning crosshatching sound like some mysterious rite of passage that we would only get to as more advanced artists. Over the years I just taught myself as I never had anyone actually teach me outright.
David Finch is for sure one of my favorite artists and one of the best comic book artists ever.
Great to see a master at work. Truly impressive and shows just how much skill and work goes into something the reader takes for granted
Form shadows. Game changer!
Decided to become a comic book artist. Wanted to be a manga artist but the diversity and realism of comics is just amazing. Here's to hoping 2021 is my year to finally push my career forward and escape the horrors of general labor. Fingers crossed 🤞
How’d it go?
its been 2 years.... I hope you succeed in all your endeavors
David Finch on Proko? Yes please! Merry Christmas indeed
I just finished watching a couple of his videos so the is a good surprise.
Same here
This ist one of the most useful videos I've ever seen
This is definitely my favorite rendering technique. Reminds me of being fascinated by comic illustrations as a kid. I was born in the 80's lol
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Must see lesson for every, I mean EVERY, student in woodcut/engraving studio. Bid THANK YOU to David and Proko as well!
I watched other videos but u got my attention by showing how it's done in details in the beginning of the video thanks
David Finch is an extraordinary artist and a masterful teacher!! Thank you 😊
I really love that you’re a left handed artist me too!!
Yes I can’t wait to watch!! Been waiting for David to make a tutorial on this, and it’s nice and long. So much to learn!
And on top of that my commission made an appearance at 7:10. So cool! This is the way
This is the way! 👍
Yes I remember hem drawing it for you it was a fun live stream ❤
its nice and long
@@Abhi-ib1fw pause
Aaah man, three decades I’ve been rendering and ink drawing, almost but never clearing the hurdle, too many times I overworked, lost consistency of form direction, and this genius nails it it one, WOW thank you so much for the knowledge ....simply and perfectly put.🙏🏻
This is the best crosshatching lesson I've seen. Bravo!
All of these videos have really helped me improve in countless different ways. Without taking art classes or ever having the opportunity to do so, these videos have been huge in my journey with art. I am very appreciative of every video. Thank you!
DO more like this
I love Proko
I've watched so many friggin videos and couldn't get a real understanding of cross hatching....then comes Finch with this lesson and all was ok with the world
That's amazing... learned in 27 minutes more than in the last half year! Thanks!
The tip on "form shadow" vs. "cast shadow" was very very helpful for me. I have been doing what you're talking about. Thank you. I think it's around 9:30 if anyone is wondering what I'm talking about.
He is really amazing, good teacher and he didn't mind to share his technique completely ,I always struggled using this cross hatch technique, not any more, nice video
Thank you David Finch AND Proko for this video. Been waiting forever for David Finch to explain his cross-hatching!!!!
Thanx Proko. For having david finch do a tutorial! Very useful!😊👍
This video was double informative. For the information on cross hatching and because he's left handed. His wrist/arm movements feel so much more natural to me
Yesssss! David is the best hatching/shadows artist in comics!! ✍️
Hi
@@kennywang171 Hi Kenny 👋 nice to see you over here lol
Form shadow vs cas shadow. Big tip!
I feel like everything is now good in the world. An amazing left handed comic artist.
This was definitely a treat. It's nice to see how to render, especially when other processes proceed rendering, such as coloring or watercolor. I have the problem of turning everything into what looks like a lithograph. I like working in detail like Alphonso Dunn, who is a great pen and ink artist, but seeing a tasteful, succinct method of rendering is great. Knowing when less is more...
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Thank you so much for sharing your mental process during the creation of theses masterpieces!
David Finch. One of the best in the game. So awesome to see a master class from a favorite artist of mine.
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Holy crap -- this is a 27-minute masterclass.
Its so pleasing to watch a video with a fellow left handed person drawing!
Slap!!! That sound is my hand hitting my forehead. I've been struggling with crosshatching after watching this video it finally makes more sense. Davids channel is awesome everyone check it out.
This may be the best crosshatching explanation/demonstration I have ever seen. Thanks.
It is amazing how you can breakdown the complex parts into simpler components of art. Thanks for your great lesson.
Hatching and cross hatching are my favourite types of mark making!! Thank you for this!!!
I have been a David Finch fan for many years. Loved his tutorials on Human anatomy!! This was a good one. Thanks
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I'm going to be doing this with hands and primitive shapes about 100 times tonight. I appreciate these tips.
Im left handed too and idruww alot of characters becoz of you!!!!😇😇😇😇😇😇
Thanks Proko! for featuring a true master. I love your tutorials very much as well Proko, I definitely have improved my skills with them.
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However long I've been doing art I can always count on UA-cam to guide me to something that can help enhance and augment my knowledge.
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You legit made a random shape look good.... I wish I had your talent!
This man is a master of the craft.
Awesome break down of rendering. Love David Finch's process!
Excellent video and so much needed, nobody hardly ever addresses this subject. You might like Jorge Zaffino's work on the first issue of KAYAN 1977 with Columba Editorial.
thank you for this so effective explanation and demonstration of cast shadow, cross hatch direction and direction of light source, worthy lesson !
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OMG,DAVID HERE ? YES ! YES !
Thanks, David for your time and great lessons and thanks, proko for providing us with the best artists' advice including yours
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This is the sharp inking style that makes the characters stand out from the paper it looks like they are very real!
Now it will be nice see Proko on Finch's Monday Night Draw :D
Please make it happen
Easily the best crosshatching video i have ever seen in my entire life. THANK YOU
I love this, been struggling to render things with cross hatching.
Outstanding demo by David loved his explanation as he rendered the drawing
Thought David uploaded twice, the Proko intro rolled and I'm like "waaaaaiiiiitttt... Oh shit!"
Outstanding teaching of cross-hatch technique. You have amazing talent David. You are truly, truly talented.
Thank you for posting, I found this instantly useable and am already happier with my drawings after implementing the hatching towards the light trick he shared here! :)
I graduated almost 10 years ago with an Illustration degree, and have NEVER seen this technique. This is a game changer! But I don’t work in comics so maybe thats why. Thank you!
Such great advice! The separation from form shadows and cast shadows finally made sense to me in this video, and it revealed to me different philosophies to crosshatching that I had no idea existed. Thank you David Finch and the Proko team!
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Always love watching David
Perfect timing after the Heinrich Kley video
Left hand struggles are real! Felt pens are love, hate, and short lived. Hats off to you good Sir. #Lefthandedalwaysagainstthegrain 🤘🏴☠️
Loved the demo! Always thought cross hatching had to be, well, crossed! But this type of rendering to soften things up really adds to the overall look.
all my life i was asking myself - how. And this video just answered every question that i had
David Finch is awesome, this taught me some new stuff, thanks Proko.
Pls join FinchBunch all Mondays! His wife Meredith and him are the nicest people ever! 💕
Christ this was helpful. That elongated ball at the beginning of each stroke and 45 degree angle advice immediately leveled me up. Thank you!!!
The amount of material David is putting out, I think I should put him on my CV as a teacher. I don't even draw professionally lmao
Also, holy hell thanks proko! New to your channel as well and was just a delight to see this.
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definitely remember seeing his drawings in the JLA
NIce clear demonstration, good explanation of underlying principles
The new ZHC without all These Givaways and customisations 🙏
Instant Follow ❤️
ZHC was inspired by him tho not the other way around.
I understand what you're talking about 🍀
I actually know about David from ZHC he always talked about how he learned to draw by looking at David's art work .
@@professionalcommenter7375 Can't blame him
it what get views...
this was the one I was looking forward to the most, and it did not disappoint! I needed these tips. Definitely checking out this guy's channel.
David Finch is THE GOAT!
This was great! Advice from the master! He‘s just the best, I learned so much from him!
I've recently gone through your channel. You're no less than a master to alot of us, sensei.
@@adeeltahirmusic thank you so much, that’s very nice of you to say ☺️😅🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for the help i did some lazy cross hatching on an art piece a long while back, now i can do it better
now we know where does ZHC's style come from
IKR, ZHC's version explaining his style was inadequate, he is a great artist but not a good teacher. So it is satisfying to learn it from someone who is both a good teacher and a good artist.
Love both but David is my favorite teacher 🍀
ZHC yoinked Finch’s style and got famous off it
@@zombo1614 True, ut David is totally okay with ZHC having him as a big influence.
Did you see the comfort thing in the middle of his mechanical pencil?As i saw it the only thing that came in my head is that video on how to mod your mechanical pencil