How Do I Draw People Without Reference? | Marvel Comics Artist Dave Ross

When I was a kid, copying art was part of the fun in learning. When I got older and approached art in a more serious manner, learning to draw without reference became an important skill to aim for.
Teachers like Comic Pro Dave Ross are a great resource in developing that skill for ourselves. In this interview, he gives us some simple yet valuable points on how to get started on building that ability.
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[@telldpablo]

Interesting about drawing from imagination but for someone like me who can’t. Someone with aphantasia can’t “see” in there mind. I know what things look like, but when I close my eyes there’s nothing there. Frustrating as all be! Thanks

[@123ABCabby]

This is the exact reason I am looking up videos to try to help not just copy something :/

[@RomuloBarvaArt]

Wow, this is gold!! Thank you so much for share Dave Ross's wisdom.

[@WeblightDreams]

Jam packed goodness. Thanks for sharing these great insights.

[@brobycrackgamer2166]

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[@种道宏]

This is the best video on the channel so far . Short but useful.

[@Evlog101]

Thank u! So helpful for young artists like me!💞

[@funlabsdesignstudio]

Great Video and Info from Mr Dave Ross. Thanks & glad I found your channel! 👍🏼

[@marioultimateart90]

Great interview !

[@yuzotangco6796]

Hi I'm your first commenter I love your videos so ,uch James!!! I learn a lot and it makes me Enjoy. Good videos so far

[@garvkaushal9546]

helpfull

[@1MightyR]

I like his take on page panels! Also, "you gotta do the Reps"!!!!😊

[@Daniel-xg3ul]

I have this book. It's great!

[@woodywoodduhman1506]

Awesome Channel 👍🏾

[@monotech20.14]

I have this book , its pretty great. Dave Finch videos are pretty good as well.

[@yassineabed2890]

Nice

[@jovasvision7177]

What does he mean on not cropping?

[@种道宏]

I think he means draw the whole figure don't let the panel cut off body parts

[@jovasvision7177]

@@种道宏 oh that makes sense

[@rickality6344]

It's fine to crop the figure, just not at the joints (such as elbows or knees), rather cut halfway throught the thigh or forearm.

[@recreepy]

Such an awe moment, the skillful use of light and shadow is truly commendable.