Alex Ross discusses photo references, sketching, his creative process and thoughts on being a comic book creator. Like & Subscribe for more long form featured content direct from Alex.
His work has a 1950s look with a modern feel. He is truly unique. Sublime.
@murthadao
4 жыл бұрын
VERY VERY SUBLIME. WONDERFUL!
@mistermood4164
2 жыл бұрын
that's a great way to put his work is has a modern art-deco aesthetic
@babygerald4645
6 жыл бұрын
You are one of my heroes, Mr. Ross. I've bought comics I don't usually read because your work was on the covers. Thanks so much for sharing your work and process.
@TheObsessedGardener
5 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@jtcob8486
5 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first comment Alex ever hearted.
@BobSmith-sl9sm
6 жыл бұрын
For some reason I always thought Alex Ross was old when he appeared on the scene in the 90's. His art seemed so mature and classical compared to his contemporaries of the time. He's actually still fairly young.
@jnever9768
5 жыл бұрын
Love that his “imperfect” sketches are better than 90% of comic art these days
@Jiboby
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t even call that a sketch. I would call it a masterpiece.
@kanerobertson7930
4 жыл бұрын
This is something people don't talk about enough. so many comics right now have really lifeless artwork in them. it's like they just looked at a disney storyboard and threw it in procreate. couple of days later, you have a new issue of venom.
@badbot3029
4 жыл бұрын
different artists have different styles
@コズミックまこ
4 жыл бұрын
badbot style is one thing but quality is the problem with comic art these days. They always seem rushed.
@badbot3029
4 жыл бұрын
@@コズミックまこ maybe because publishers are forcing their hands
@amicableenmity9820
5 жыл бұрын
I love that you use references and aren't afraid to say so. I know too many people who think it's "cheating". I'm pretty sure the Renaissance painters cheated too lol.
@nothanks4063
5 жыл бұрын
you mean you but an actual piece of fruit in a basket, then looked at it while painting?!
@phxcppdvlazi
4 жыл бұрын
Who do you know who thinks it's "cheating"? Drawing from figures and references is pretty standard in any kind of fine art that isn't finger painting on pinecones. No one who aspires to improve their drawing or painting skills is "afraid" to say they use references. That's the normal thing to do. How are you going to get better if you don't know what your subject looks like?!? I can online imagine people who don't draw or paint say those kinds of things.
@LowellLucasJr.
4 жыл бұрын
@@phxcppdvlazi there's alot of artists with egos that say using reffrence is cheating. Frazetta a few times has bragged he didn't use references on his art. For proof, look at his painting with fire documentary.
@BEER-OTFG
4 жыл бұрын
Amicable Enmity the problem is what people define as reference if i make pictures of a model for example and use it as comic reference that is definitely not cheating by any means since its a reference and no trace/swipe however if you swipe/trace other peoples work for what they‘ve spent countless of time on it then there is a big difference
@jnever9768
4 жыл бұрын
I have def seen comic fans treat references as bad and cheating
@ezzong
5 жыл бұрын
Watching Alex paint so calmly reminds me of his late uncle, Bob.
@jemagu6
5 жыл бұрын
No way.... is he really related to Bob Ross? I never knew.
@ezzong
5 жыл бұрын
@@jemagu6 just kidding, but maybe somewhere down the line idk
@jemagu6
5 жыл бұрын
@@ezzong Lol... that would be awesome if they were related
@trickybread2007
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t be surprised if they were related
@revolutionday1
4 жыл бұрын
Way to go, jackass.....
@MrKevin486
5 жыл бұрын
Kingdom Come is still one of my all time favorite comics. The artwork is just awesome.
@kr6productions
2 жыл бұрын
it's bloody amazing
@VZAAGE
6 жыл бұрын
Love the video, Alex. Can we get one that focuses on just you drawing and painting?
@MeasAgun
6 жыл бұрын
+1, but anything from you is welcome anyway!!! :)
@jerometenorio7221
6 жыл бұрын
So did you get one? I heard it is so hard to get Alex Ross on anything.
@PaKePo
5 жыл бұрын
Like an ASMR video. Videos of people painting relax me a lot
@patatitopo7631
5 жыл бұрын
I wish so much
@bradyjohn7799
3 жыл бұрын
I realize I'm quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released tv shows online ?
@siner2442
Жыл бұрын
I never get tired of hearing him talk about art… it’s like he’s saying what’s in my brain.
@EnzoDraws
6 жыл бұрын
As an amateur artist who spends weeks stressing over tiny things about thumbnails and is very insecure about the composition phase of a work, this is very enlightening and helpful. Reminds me that I'm not delivering this to my grumpy perfectionist clone, I'm delivering this to regular people who apparently like what I paint. Also KZitem WHAT ARE YOU DOING? HOW COME ONLY NOW I FIND OUT ALEX FREAKING ROSS HAS A CHANNEL? I SHOULD'VE WATCHED THESE VIDEOS AGES AGO, SERIOUSLY STOP RECOMMENDING ME JIMMY KIMMEL VIDEOS. Thank you.
@HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN
5 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY!!!! 👌😵✌
@RNSEntertainmentChannel
6 жыл бұрын
An Alex Ross video longer than 1 minute is like Christmas come early lol
@ashtonchane6126
6 жыл бұрын
RNS Entertainment amen
@mindseye451
6 жыл бұрын
RNS Entertainment I know how feel man!
@masterpizza4871
6 жыл бұрын
So true RNS Entertainment. I was in awe watching the video and kept thinking "please make a full length Alex Ross documentary, please please please".
@cuntohaire
6 жыл бұрын
This is the first video I've watched in a while because it's longer. And chock-full of insight! This is what I want from now on!
@Gilla12341
6 жыл бұрын
yes, thank you for creating longer videos!
@TheObsessedGardener
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with so many. You're a legend. Please keep doing everything you do and SHARING. I love seeing this content from brilliant talent and hard workers. I can't wait to dig more into your previous videos.
@nc1901
5 жыл бұрын
I used to draw a lot when I was younger. In highschool. After that though i stopped. Felt discouraged. But now im beginning to get that inspiration lately. Watching this is kind of giving me that little push. Thanks for sharing your work Alex.
@steelbat54
5 жыл бұрын
Sir, you are a phenomenal talent.. I’m glad I’m part of a hobby that I can appreciate your work on a regular basis..
@cartooncaleb24
6 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross, you are without a doubt one of the greatest artists (not just for comic books) of our time.
@strangeconstruct7751
5 жыл бұрын
Not really. At best he's above average skillwise. On Critical discourse on art, that i don't know. I've never seen works from him on other platform. But definitely a good comic illustrator.
@realmaximouse
5 жыл бұрын
I always felt like I was cheating using reference but now I know a legend like you does it I feel better 😊
@Nugtroen
4 жыл бұрын
No Wacom or digital fancy hi-tech gadgets... wow he is absolutely a true analog traditional comic painter...what a legend
@rolan5948
6 жыл бұрын
The level of realism and detail he puts into some of covers are damn near unbelievable. I sometimes wonder how much isn’t done by him after he’s submitted his work and how much of the finishing touches he doesn’t do makes the picture. If he illustrates and colours in everything then we’re looking at him spending more than 4 days on one cover
@LatinMessiah
4 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this man talk about his creative thought process and professional experiences all day long.
@henryramirez5582
6 жыл бұрын
This man was bless and i met him in person very humble . Nice guy
@sXeblues
6 жыл бұрын
Love getting a longer video, delving that much further into the thoughts and talents of this phenomenal artist!
@rafindeed
5 жыл бұрын
Alex ross, please, do a master class.
@vampazilla2622
6 жыл бұрын
Wow. I am impressed with his ideologies on comic book creations. I love his candid approach. And Alex, your art is OUTSTANDING as always!
@flip1sba
5 жыл бұрын
Every artist uses photo reference especially if their work is realistic or semi-realistic. Every artist.
@dinoleo3804
5 жыл бұрын
Not me.
@goochipoochie
4 жыл бұрын
@@dinoleo3804 but you are also not an artist
@Cyne116
5 жыл бұрын
He has a channel on KZitem?!! How did I not know this until now!
@igorschmidlapp6987
5 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross' work has amazed me from first sight. I only wish that I could afford to own some of it (but, I can't afford DaVinci, either). Such talent has a corresponding value. I'm glad that Alex is here to be able to reap the rewards of his mastery of his medium. I would love to see formal public gallery/art museum exhibitions of Alex Ross...
@Sketchartbymarc1
4 жыл бұрын
To the point: Absolutely beautiful work! Cool insights. And a really interesting perspective on the process!
@ryanchalmers5296
6 жыл бұрын
Loving the longer videos!
@biorythmicshifter
Жыл бұрын
Top shelf work, just absolutely impressive on so many levels…
@JLSComics
6 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic! I’m looking forward to many more videos in this series. Alex Ross is the best there is in the game!
@garyparedes9063
5 жыл бұрын
Este hombre es único,su trabajo tiene un toque único sin comparación,es un crack y la inspiración de muchos artistas, es maravilloso ver cómo es que hace la magia,es magnífico 👏👏
@vanexmellejor3288
3 жыл бұрын
when i was a kid, i had this special ability too.. and develop as a teenager. experiencing skitching, painting also various contest in our province.. but when i go to collage i left them off.. focusing for the future. as a seafarer.. but now, after 20 years of living, i regret it... Thank you Legend artist alex ross for reminding me these Ultimate of your's... Godbless
@cristhiangarcia7806
6 жыл бұрын
What a talent.. truly amazing! Great work mr. Ross.
@tjvirus
5 жыл бұрын
His work to me is immaculate and inspiring! I also love Jim Lee and Todd Mcfarlane! Eric Larson rocks too!!
@DavidBaldo
5 жыл бұрын
Your discipline, inspire us to try extract the best in art, in life !
@TimBengsch
6 жыл бұрын
I Love your Comic Kingdom Come and Batman War on Crime
@artcreativz1861
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right!! Photo reference a great resource that has improved my work tremendously, I also think improvisation is integral to avoid becoming a 'human photocopier'...subbed!
@smoovoperata3242
5 жыл бұрын
Always loved this guy's style. Incredible work 👍
@mathmccoyadams5386
5 жыл бұрын
Alex, you are amazing!
@razatiger22
4 жыл бұрын
This guy made the most badass covers for comics ever.
@SuperNitroZ64
5 жыл бұрын
Even to this day, I think your version of the Spider-Man costume being rejected was completely injustice.
@ccgcoordinator6518
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex! So happy you are making these videos, especially this longer more in depth video. :-)
@HovektheArtist
5 жыл бұрын
How am i just now finding that my favorite comic artist has a channel Edit: favorite artist
@cameronreid4630
5 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross is the god of art no doubt, I remember seeing your paintings first in the second spider-man movie and being amazed even as a kid.
@theminotaur8015
4 жыл бұрын
Im a DC guy by far. But, 1 thing DC and Marvel fans can agree on, is Ross is a beast!!!!!
@robertricobaldi7781
6 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational and insightful , thank you for sharing. I'm an airbrush artist and I can't tell you how many times I've been ask to airbrush your work onto a shirt or wall mural. I love your rendition of Superman! Thank you, Ross.
@RosencrantzxGuildenstern
6 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how actual legends like Alex Ross have KZitem channels like us mere mortals.
@QuartaQuartaMusic
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this video. So interesting getting to hear your personal take.
@LORDBYRONII
5 жыл бұрын
Genius is hard to describe...stop asking “how”...
@denniskelly3110
4 жыл бұрын
One of the absolute best.
@NERD_MULTIVERSE
6 жыл бұрын
Alex ross you created a Perfect suit of Superman in Kingdom cone
@miyagi_draws
6 жыл бұрын
How do you not have more subs? You're a legend. Thanks for the vids!
@cbf1plus868
Жыл бұрын
This man made my childhood of comic hero books.
@jonathangoode546
6 жыл бұрын
Mr Ross . the Justice league action figures are amazing . they look so realistically great .I LOVE YOU YOUR ARTWORK.
@elpadrino1128
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Alex! New subscriber here Huge fan! pleaaase keep uploading long informative videos like this
@dinekevinke2268
6 жыл бұрын
I'm digging it! its really inpirational!
@andreluipde
8 ай бұрын
Passei a pintar em papel depois de ver os trabalhos desse grande artista. É claro que os meus não chegam nem aos pés. Mas fez com que eu desse mais vida aos meu desenhos. Obrigado, Alex Ross
@josefrootgum
6 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross is a living legend.
@supermadmac
5 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Excellent video!!!
@upnyourface7119
4 жыл бұрын
I love your Gatchaman Art!!!
@davidfenn522
6 жыл бұрын
You sir are a genius .. Love your work
@kr6productions
2 жыл бұрын
I never knew he did art for Marvel as well, I definitely need to read those works too.
@raziyakhanum3626
3 жыл бұрын
I want Alex Ross teach us his technique and skills!!!
@CC021186
6 жыл бұрын
Yes! Longer videos, please!
@dbateman26
6 жыл бұрын
Your best KZitem video yet
@markturley9542
4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that Captain Marvel rendering - Classic, yet Contemporary, at the same time! :€)
@kevinrice6245
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome insights into how a master works! More like this please!
@emperorswagruuf
6 жыл бұрын
Wow I didn't know Alex has his own channel, glad I found it.
@jeeperscreatures
5 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross...you`re a friggin legend !!
@XrosM
4 жыл бұрын
This is actually great advice for any artist.
@blastradius9136
2 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross is the Unreal Engine 5 of traditional art.
@ashwinkumar3069
4 жыл бұрын
Alex ross really nice and good work and u r really unique one. I love u r paintings really
@elliottobelliotnwaobi4779
2 жыл бұрын
"Its jumpin out at me!"😂😂
@niallshetty3918
6 жыл бұрын
finally get long ones
@niallshetty3918
6 жыл бұрын
getting*
@Pedrof1990
6 жыл бұрын
Well that's what she said.
@cuachogaidh
6 жыл бұрын
So do you just hang out with a bunch of bodybuilders?
@jacobstaten2366
5 жыл бұрын
Theoretically you could just post an ad for athletes from your local colleges to pose for like 10-50 minutes of taking pictures if you have everything set up early.
@seraby7151
5 жыл бұрын
He uses his toy collection for references as well
@Jiboby
4 жыл бұрын
I am your 69th like
@swizard0922
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Alex!!! One day when I earn a little more income I will be sure to purchase one of your original drawings. Keep up the great work!!
@frankparker1191
5 жыл бұрын
My favorite comic book artist.
@alandrivas7771
6 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross!! Es el Davinci de los comics!! Mi ilustrador favorito!
@hazeleyesohhhryyyon2031
6 жыл бұрын
Always mind blowing amazing art..thanks
@matsudaeiji
4 жыл бұрын
Alex is the best!
@Palmieres
6 жыл бұрын
Long time fan here, 20 plus years, and I just want to say that if you ever decide to stop painting (please don't) you could make a living with your voice. Your wife must love that about you. I'm a lady, I know what I'm talking about.
@kirbzillagk
6 жыл бұрын
What paints does he uses, water colours, acrylic etc?
@scott4708
5 жыл бұрын
I love how his paintings have a Norman Rockwell feel to them but with superheroes instead of thanksgiving meals and doctors offices..
@samzheng5803
5 жыл бұрын
i like his aesthetic. reminds me of 60s.
@jacobstaten2366
5 жыл бұрын
While I don't like the silver age costumes, I deeply respect his talent and process.
@rogersilva5779
5 жыл бұрын
Alex Ross sou um grande fã do seu trabalho sempre me inspira bastante muito obrigado
@jhernandez1045
5 жыл бұрын
The Captain America in the middle looks like toxic avenger which is even much cooler if it was
@loosigh1647
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly this guy is so good I am not sure if he is an inspiration or a detriment to my psyche. I am going to learn gouche now though.
@juanmanuelrodriguez5492
5 жыл бұрын
That painting of Space Ghost is amazing ..
@sebastianaoliveira390
5 жыл бұрын
Where is part 2 I'm still waiting for more vídeo about Alex's process of Paint
@CommieApe
4 жыл бұрын
Kingdom Come and the Amazing Spider Man covers are incredibly beautiful. I have a print of the fantastic four wedding that Alex made too thats dope.
@franciscooliveira8839
6 жыл бұрын
Amazing work.
@cameronhill9267
5 жыл бұрын
"The Devil Boppin Head" on the desk tho..😅
@donchermo
6 жыл бұрын
Finally a long video!!!!
@dothetruffleshuffle6233
5 жыл бұрын
His artwork is totally lifelike and draws heroes the way they would look in real life.
@LatifJerome
6 жыл бұрын
That voice just come along perfectly with your art 😂
@nerychristian
6 жыл бұрын
Jerome Latif Sounds like Kevin Conroy.
@robertruiz6259
4 жыл бұрын
gracias artistaaa!!
@juliocoiffier4866
4 жыл бұрын
Me impacta como eres un gran artista
@Markmaro
5 жыл бұрын
Omg I a huge fan of Alex Ross best artist reL tAlk mAkes his stuff beautiful!!!!!! Omg
@marcustmachado
4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always. Can you show us your action figures Collection?
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