Creating unique character silhouettes involves considering their narratives and physical traits, then adjusting their form to reflect these elements.

Now that we’ve learned about how material influences an objects appearance, let’s jump in and try painting those materials. In this demo, Jeremy will show you how to mimic various materials like matte, glossy, and ceramic by focusing on how light interacts with these surfaces.

Power Man and Iron Fist (2016) #1 - complete comic book from Marvel.

Sanford Green shares vital advice for artists on daily practice, mastering fundamentals, and the importance of communication and deadlines in the comics industry.

Ryan Benjamin shares his journey from comic book enthusiast to versatile artist, highlighting his learning experiences, and diverse artistic interests.

Ryan Benjamin reveals his approach to designing a dynamic new Asgardian character, emphasizing quick sketches, detailed facial expressions, and the significance of continuous practice and networking in the comic industry.

Now that we have looked at what light does, let’s take a look at some examples from life.

Explore character design with Ryan Benjamin as he teaches adjusting physiques and volumes, including comic book hero proportions, for diverse and dynamic characters.

A Marvel character demo that focuses on getting the core structure first before inking, using fast, abstract shapes for a dynamic villain sketch. This is the style that Ryan draws when he’s at comic conventions.

As an artist, it's crucial to be an observer of light and understand how it interacts with various materials. By studying these interactions, we can learn to mimic them in our artwork. In this lesson, I'll explore different types of reflections, refractions, and material properties using 3D rendered examples.

Learn to draw the Hulk with a focus on anatomy, motion, and expression, blending technical skill and creativity in character design.

In this lesson, we’ll look beyond an objects local color and learn about how much an objects material influences it’s appearance.

Ryan Benjamin continues teaching character design techniques for sketching, detailing, and ensuring consistency in comic book art.

Ryan Benjamin teaches character design techniques focused on character embodiment, anatomy, primitives, and gesture lines for dynamic and natural poses.

Mike Hawthorne critiques your comic cinematography project submissions, focusing on camera angles and storytelling clarity.

Aaron Conley talks about his experience in the industry, dealing with self-doubt, and how much he enjoys storytelling and exploring art in comics.

Learn about a Marvel comic artist's workflow, from initial sketches to inking, and how they add their personal touch to characters.

A Marvel demo showing how to take a script and figure out layout, expression, and storytelling for a comic page.

Here's the complete Marvel comic of Rocket Raccoon and Groot issue #4!

Here's every inked page for Marvel's Rocket Raccoon and Groot issue #4!