Alex Ross Paints Wolverine From Start to Finish

[@bushidojbrown]

There are few comic book artists for me whose work is as instantly recognisable as Alex Ross'.

[@treyricks7348]

Same with esad ribic

[@AmedeeBoulette]

@@treyricks7348 yes!! I think the exact same thing.

[@pcpt]

For me jim lee, jack kirby, Greg capullo

[@morvanhall2010]

Agreed

[@malakaibisel9731]

I agree with the others. Also Jae Lee.

[@dsmvfl363]

I am ashamed to say that as a huge Alex Ross fan, I had no idea he had a KZbin channel. His illustrations are the definitive versions of my favorite superheroes.

[@pepefernandez4270]

Exactly same here

[@ammagon4519]

I didn't even know he's still alive lol, cause judging from his artworks, it looks pretty vintage that I thought his works were from the 70s or something.

[@417Graphix]

@@ammagon4519 He's only 52, thats just his style. Evan "Doc" Shaner also has a vintage golden age style to his art and he is only in his mid to late 30s

[@fuzzyechoes]

I only found out about his channel a few days ago. I have then started to search up my favourite artists to see if they have KZbin channels

[@ducksoff7236]

And this makes you feel shame?

[@Frosty4427]

The whole 'These characters are just modern-day mythological figures' mentality is exactly why Alex Ross' art stands out so much.

[@erikv9366]

Honestly as dramatic as it sounds like it’s a profound way of thinking of art in any medium as a character.

[@cougheeboyb]

Watching this in 2024 and just saw Deadpool and Wolverine last night. We there now 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽😎

[@otaking3582]

"Now let's give Wolverine some happy little clouds" Wait, wrong Ross...

[@yuzemaki]

"wolverine, Its time to Color Dodge!" Huh... Wrong Ross... Again...

[@mrcrowleybr]

If they havent taken the cigars away from the character that could be arranged. lol

[@SaahasSarithaBala]

Hahahahahaha

[@sledgehammer301]

That was funny, really good.

[@JesusIsTheSonOfGod_john316]

I get mixed up all the time

[@dashfox8464]

Alex Ross is a inspiration for me. He is in the art industry for decades and drawing traditional art! No matter how modern and digital the art world turned, traditional art never dies!

[@leandrotarsia7212]

He once said it's a way to not be doing corrections. On a digital format you would be asked to re-do and correct certain parts acording to the editor's whim, sometimes endlessly. They can't do that with traditional means.

[@chilesuicmez]

@@leandrotarsia7212 it CAN be done, its just not economically viable as you need more time.

[@leandrotarsia7212]

@@chilesuicmez I think what he meant was: you can't re-do a gouache painting over the deadline while a digital work can be tweaked and rearranged extensively. He said he didn't want to give the editor that option.

[@chilesuicmez]

@@leandrotarsia7212 yes he meant that, but you can, actually you CAN re-start the whole piece, but eventually deadlines cant wait, is something one is capable of doing, via sharp blade to take the paint off, or another layer of white/the new color/the correction, i get its way faster in a digital drawing to change stuff, at the point of being disposable, im into traditional handmade art, so yes you can do it, its just not efficient in todays time (also requires presition and planning).

[@dashfox8464]

@@leandrotarsia7212 Yeah, as a traditional artist I confirm that. That's why all modifications must be made in the sketch phase.

[@juandelossantos1866]

I loved watching him work. But hearing him speak about his craft. He’s so calm and so well spoken. It’s almost like listening in on conversation. Amazing ! Thanks for sharing this!

[@kellynewman4507]

Just simply and outstanding artist. If I said it a hundred times "OUTSTANDING'".

[@RobertMcNamara3DMc]

In awe of how confident he is with throwing black watercolour down. He captures light and shadow like nobody and it often has that beautiful 'magic hour' quality. Love these vids Mr. Ross...thanks for sharing with us!

[@ibeethatoneguy7807]

Kingdom Come is the most incredible beautiful art in comic book history thanks to this man.

[@DrunkSolidSnake]

I could listen to Alex talk comics for hours.

[@BigCMiner]

2:30 watching this after deadpool and wolverine did make me smile

[@danlewis7707]

You have been an inspiration to me since I was 12 years old Alex. Your art style is my favorite of any comic artist. Mark Bagley, John Byrne, Dan Jurgens, Jim Lee and Alex Ross! The Greatest of All Time.

[@jayguess7181]

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[@ezekielsparadise4633]

John Byrne was like the older classic, and Jim Lee is the modern classic. They're not like Alex Ross and Esad Ribic, but still.

[@faeoslz]

Best artist i've ever seen. The way he draws and paints is really unique. I mean, he's got that amazing realistic kinda cartoonish style. He inspires us all to improve with his art.

[@AmedeeBoulette]

Check out Esad Ribic, if you don’t know him.

[@faeoslz]

@@AmedeeBoulette yeah, i've seen some of his works and they're great. Hard to top Ross tho

[@mrcrowleybr]

@@faeoslz Different styles to approach art fundamentals. No need to compare.

[@twsartadventures3660]

literally nothing unique is going on here... using paint on paper while looking at a photo, wtf u talking about unique.

[@akhil6826]

@@twsartadventures3660 its unique when it comes to comic books, I dont know any other artist with this gorgeous painterly style

[@davethrawnharper]

When it comes to comic art, covers in particular, there is Alex Ross and then there is everyone else.

[@ajlomas7185]

2 Points while watching this...1: I don't recall ever seeing Alex working with watercolours before and 2: watching him do a painting from start to finish... OMG!!! A Double Whammy.... I could watch this living Legend all day drawing and painting, and never tire of his amazing talent, the best art class...EVER! !

[@qam1la]

It’s that not gouache?

[@meeekeeey]

The greatest comic book artist ever, he transcends the genre, beautiful art.

[@lmc3468]

Viewing Alex Ross’ work is the culmination of Stan Lee explaining the origin of where the Hulk came from... visually and imaginatively.

[@EddieRaccioppi]

I could listen to this intellectual art master all day

[@ShadowCammando24]

This man is an absolute legend. One of the greatest comic book artists in the history of the medium. Bless him. ❤

[@ThePharcydePhreak]

"Haven't we seen you do this before?" and I for one never grow tired of seeing greatness.

[@Do6p9lk]

When I clicked thumbnail, I expected just speed drawing of Wolverine. But what I also got, it's an interesting pondering about comic characters and their role in industry. This is what we need. Again, thank you, mister Ross. I'm looking forward to see more of your videos.

[@greenmile4233]

I remember buying “kingdom come” series because of the artwork. I base a lot of interest in my comics on artist who inspire my drawings, Alex Ross, Esad Ribic, Ricardo Federicci, are all at the top of my list, but they all come second to the great Frank Frazetta my first inspiration..

[@pcpt]

SAMMMME. One time in goodwill I found a kingdom cone comic and I instantly recognized Alex Ross and the comic series itself. I immediately got the comic lol

[@babygerald4645]

I have so many books in my collection that I haven't even read that I bought for his cover art alone. The shop near me was selling bundled sets of Astro City that I simply couldn't pass by. The incredible detail and hyper-realistic style was instantly recognizable as Mr. Ross's and at $1 per issue they were worth it just as artwork to savor in hand. Eventually I will get around to reading them but until then the covers will do.

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

One of the greatest days of my life was meeting Alex Ross.

[@babygonewrong]

Don't ever stop Alex!! I love all the corners you back yourself into

[@Sammy3Peat]

When anyone is ever curious how incredible comic book art can get I show them Alex Ross

[@juandelossantos1866]

I remember looking at work on kingdom come. I was Obsessed! I was blown away with how different his art is. I was all about Jim Lee and other great artists. But when I saw Alex ross I knew this was special. I’ve always said he’s Michelangelo of comic books. It’s not comic book art. It’s ART!

[@mrcrowleybr]

In my humble opinion the art is top notch as illustrations, but in comic book form they lose a lot of the movement pen and ink style pages have. That goes the same for other incredible artists like Gabrielle Delotto, Jay Anacleto, Esad Ribic and many others that approach a page by a painter's perspective and they do pen and ink work. =/... I wonder if its just me.

[@mrcrowleybr]

@@juandelossantos1866 why is comic book art less "ART" than the other? lol

[@yekko500000]

This style of art just never appeals to me but was still fun to watch and learn from. His anatomy and form arent much different than say Jim lees drawings but he goes into way more realistic detail with the values and colors. Hyper realistic art is cool but i wouldn't say its more impressive than other styles just different. Im personally more impressed by impressionistic artists and pop artists styles.

[@juandelossantos1866]

@@mrcrowleybr comic book art looks great. But when it comes to that realism factor. No one works like Ross. His joker and Harley cover can be in a museum.

[@broluxgigantos89]

Alex....I remember your work, I was in high school and it was like a kick in the stomach. Everyone else had their art and then you came on the scene. All the Marvel stuff and then Kingdom Come. Man, I use to reread that every year or so. Glad you are KZbin. Always a fan.

[@calcramer]

Love this peek into the process, so inspiring! Who knew Ross paints a substantial portion of his work upside down? Alex Ross is a a real life superhero.

[@cable7152]

Literally the greatest to ever do it, right here ladies and gentlemen, if you didn't know, now you do.

[@dantevideti8026]

i love how the title of the video is you painting wolverine but is in fact you telling a story while drawing

[@alyssagaines5538]

I love how tight and crisp his work is but how messy his desk is! Glad to see a professional work straight from their lap like I often do.

[@logan825]

love his insight into comic art.

[@Joeh1154]

A truly unique artist. I came across his work through his work on "Marvels" and even had the opportunity to get all four books signed by him and Kurt Busiek at a comicon some years back. His work is like photo realism as the characters really come to life on the page. His treatment of Marvel's characters made me as happy to see them as I was when I started to buy comics as a kid in 1960's Brooklyn. Bravo Alex.

[@darrnellnott07]

first off, Alex Ross has one hell of a voice. Never heard him before. Secondly, wow yes totally on point about the philosophy of the human form expressed through super bodies. Amazing that he nailed it when I never connected those exact dots always having that sentiment intact. Thank you for vocalizing the depth that is always stuck at the tip of tongue on this specific topic. Amazing yep

[@slayer45670]

I love the brown, especially when they switch the yellow with orange! The orange and brown is awesome!

[@sicfith6006]

I could listen to this dude talk about art forever.

[@kennbivins]

It's such a treat to see Alex paint and talk through his process. Thank you!!

[@gammasmash1924]

My favorite comic artist ever.

[@Billy.Bacsko]

Holy Smokes! a 12 Min, Video! Thank you Alex, I am so used to the little teasers you give, that this is an honest to goodness treat!

[@basteagui]

when you showed your big panel with dozens of heroes all beautifully painted i nearly died. i felt like what people in the renaissance felt when they watched michael angelo's sistine chapel ceiling for the first time i felt overwhelmed for a little bit while you talked about the human form. i had seldom felt so inspired.

[@KeithKeihsaBrock]

I'd love a Alex Ross painting

[@crazyjack66]

He just did that like if it was nothing... Alex Ross has to be one of the greatest graphic artists alive.

[@kronos023]

Never get tired seeing this again and again

[@bornflippy1]

Alex Ross is an amazing artist and we are lucky that he shares his talent with us all. Nuff Said !

[@rodline9027]

Watching that from start to finish was incredibly interesting

[@Elektrashock1]

Alex, We were classmates at the Academy in Chicago. Is it still alive? Miss the thrill of having one's work hanging in the hall. ;)

[@Anto_Skum]

A master at work. Mr. Ross your art is some of the first I think of when I think of the word "epic". I can still remember being a ten year old boy, walking into Comics & Comics and seeing this giant Kingdom Come mural poster. It covered the whole wall and it was amazing. I just looked at it forever, or until my mom reminded me what we were doing. Thank you sir, and keep up the good work!

[@crakoa1254]

His style is always so realistic and clean

[@ezekielsparadise4633]

Alex Ross is far more superior than anyone else.

[@tompatchak8706]

Alex, met you at Chicago comic con YEARS ago. You were so cool, nice to talk to a everything!! I had my Super Grover toy from Palisades Toys. You signed that, and the print i had of the same thing. What I loved was that you asked to see Super Grover out of the box, and i said "HECK YEAH!!". It was so cool to see you take to check it out! Something I'll never forget!! Keep on doing the amazing art!!

[@logicalvslateral]

absolute master at his craft, we're lucky to be watching this

[@TeddyLeppard]

Being not only such a talented illustrator, but a genuine fan of the comics is what makes Alex Ross such an inspirational artist.

[@alfgwahigain5544]

I don't understand how Alex doesn't have a bajillion subscribers. Been a fan for ages - just an amazing talent.

[@kal54321]

Love the Super Powers display in the background.

[@gabrielwatts5133]

Love Mr. Ross work. Especially on marvel characters, spiderman, the incredible hulk, iron man, captain America, the xmen, celestials, and of course wolverine. The realistic style, hand painted. His work on earth x is still my favorite. Great ,amazing, phenomenal, work.

[@AtomicRatStudios]

I've hung my giant-sized Kingdom Come poster in every home I've ever lived in since High School! Your work continues to inspire! Godspeed, Mr. Ross!

[@SuperCisMan]

Thank god Mr Ross chose to create art for the comic industry instead of the fine art world. (Although he'd EASILY be one of the greats). He gives sooo much credibility to the industry. Thank you Alex Ross. You are a living legend sir.

[@nikolatesla7356]

Out of all of the artists (not just comic book artists), I would do anything if I could have Alex bring my imagination to paper.

[@theunwantedcritic]

This is the best video of all the ones he’s posted. It’s a textbook on how to paint

[@Matt_El_Comicologo84]

I love not only how he draws/paints, but also how he describe how to portray superheroes and the background history from their first appearances and the evolution of them with every artists and writers involved in, and he does that with his very deep soul and heart. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@blaquemann9398]

My absolute favorite wolverine color scheme

[@RansomeStoddard]

Same here. It never made sense to have this guy in bright yellow. He is the kind of guy who lurks in the shadows. His outfit should be darker colors. The earth-tones work so much better.

[@blaquemann9398]

@@RansomeStoddard exactly this!

[@iangato3473]

You sir, are an amazing artist and a legend. Definitely my favorite comic artist hands down.

[@oliveryt7168]

Drinking coffee while making this artpiece... That's badass xD

[@Anjohl]

The master! Even seeing it virtually step by step, there is a magic in Alex's style that cannot be duplicated! It's in the hands!

[@vitoferrante1]

The brilliance of Alex Ross. Truly one of the greatest artists of our time, and he'll be remembered as such.

[@paulshoemaker4934]

The Intelligence, articulation and knowledge of his subjects are amazing. He's not a weenie or a geek. Just a great artist

[@timothyball419]

This guy can paint Kirby crackle alone and I am sold. My advice to paint motion.....move!! I love to skateboard for the energy I see though it's moves. Breathes energetic in the art for me!!

[@AccidentalReefer]

The recent alex ross variants were all beautiful

[@gracefuldice1956]

Always a pleasure to watch alex art.

[@jmdstudios1]

In a few short minutes, Alex Ross has demonstrated a fundamental understanding of the mythic & colorful iconicism of superheroes, how they resonate with us as human beings, how comic book art and illustrators represent that, and the challenge of adapting the idea of that "pure form" to live action. No wonder his work has such a classic feel. He understands how to represent these characters in their purest form, from their purest ideas from which those forms are derived. Amazing

[@gjscott4123]

Could we possibly get a Pencil Drawing from start to finish? That would be fascinating!!

[@heavymetal600]

Love his high tech drawing board. A piece of foam board. Whatever works.

[@Porygonal]

It's gatorboard, quit a common board for stretching watercolor paper on.

[@khbikhib]

I love how you talk about the costumes .... Thank you sir !

[@petermot645]

It was great to see you with watercolor on your arm. He is human. Thanks again Alex !

[@Dan-ku9mt]

Damn, this man has it all! Mega talent, good looks, good physique, a beautiful speaking voice that can make reciting a phone book seem captivating.

[@jamesgarrett7606]

Live you, Alex. Some of my fondest childhood memories have been comics and art done by you. I even collected the cards...

[@Stickygoose]

My favorite comic artist. Incredible to watch this man work!

[@hammbone8184]

Alex Ross you are in my top 5 artists ever! Amazing and classic

[@Castlecoke]

Thank u, Alex. U inspired a whole new generation of artist. U were the only artist i knew by name and could recognize the art style. U r a great artist.

[@TheSentry007]

You are a Master, I lived in México and I am your fan from 2005, Your work is amazing, I have all the variant covers that have been sold here in the editions of the comics in México.

[@dashwhatchamakalit]

Always been one of my favorite artists, with Richard Corben, Richard Moore, Wayne Barlowe and Geof Darrow.

[@pooke4754]

I love this! Thank you for posting the full video. The grace at which you work alongside the commentary is amazing. I’ve just started painting with gouache. Hopefully you decide to post more full paintings in the future.

[@fernandoarizaabascal1175]

...I can imagine perfectly poor Alex Ross taking pics of himself for his drawing reference photos, dressed in a tight blue spandex suit in a sunday afternoon while thinking for himself: "...Hell!...The things you have to do for art´s sake!" XDD Great painting, by the way!! ;-)

[@bunnyfreakz]

When he draw Wonder Woman, he just need look his own face.

[@salsa101]

that's why most of the male superheroes he paints kinda have similar facial features to his own.

[@dimcclung]

And with boots. Don’t forget the boots.

[@tomo38692]

Excellent artist. Makes comics come to life, 3d always photo like.

[@ericuswrex]

Always have been one of my favorite artists since reading Marvels and Kingdom Come. So awesome to watch him work!

[@adamsifford6228]

One of my favorite artists.

[@taraishot100]

I’ve always loved Wolverine he’s been my favourite marvel character since I was a kid x-men comics in the 90s as a kid were awesome

[@codyatkins4294]

Man I love his work so enjoyable for my eyes

[@TheMattyPlant]

Kingdom Come is one of my favourite stories, and the artwork made me soak in the pages so much longer. Thank you Alex!

[@azathoz]

Another masterpiece from mr. Alex Ross. Awesome use of color. I love your work Alex, since the first time I saw one of your paintings.

[@pepefernandez4270]

To me, Alex is the best. Period.

[@moeomoton520]

I've loved his work since I was a kid! His work sparks a fire in you , regardless of whomever the characters are! Just a brilliant artist, gf gave me his book of artwork for Christmas!!!

[@needfoolthings]

I'll say one thing as a miniature painter: I'll dip my brush in the coffee and drink a pot of paint.

[@lesliecunnis24]

I didn't think being short would affect your painting! Ba-dum-ting

[@b.a.barackas2141]

Shirley you must be joking...

[@needfoolthings]

@@b.a.barackas2141 Actually, I'm serious. Oh, and don't call me Shirley.

[@merciless.v]

Always been and will always be an Alex Ross fan ❤ Just amazing to even watch, crazy it's just watercolor.

[@HousePhysiotherapy]

One of the best artists..even the figures is really nice to display

[@Vagmodrising]

No fancy art gear, he has a mess of a table like me and still he does god level art, this inspires me to never give up even if i dont have the best tools of materials. im a fan since the 90s

[@joet7136]

He's like a renassiance artist for comic books!

[@twsartadventures3660]

this is the level of art education, these kids know literally nothing. he's not even close.

[@douchymcdouche169]

Really good! I think this young man has a real future in the funny pictures business.

[@arthos_live]

I have been a huge fan of yours for many years. I love to see the process!

[@JulesL863]

Alex ross is truly a mesmerizing artist I love his realistic art style on super heroes