Breaking Down JACK KIRBY'S Comics into Figure Drawings (Live Demo)

[@katytunbridge]

Thanks again for having me @steverude ☺️🙏🏽🎶🎸🎙️ loved watching you draw Jack Kirby’s The Demon live 🥳

[@steverudethedude]

It was great having you here!

[@lordcommander3224]

something so satisfying about the smooth graphite lines of that traditional pencil.

[@steverudethedude]

I agree. The tactile experience of drawing with a traditional pencil is truly satisfying. There's a level of control and precision that's hard to replicate with digital tools.

[@storiaecinema8255]

Great, Steve, great Katy❤❤❤

[@willcook4452]

had the pleasure of meeting you at back to back comic cons in Chicago. I've always admired your work. thanks for the memories.

[@steverudethedude]

I meet so many amazing people at comic cons. Maybe we did meet, but my memory is a little fuzzy these days. Time to start taking notes! Thanks for the reminder.

[@thomaspitilli]

The Steve Rude Variety Show! I love it 👏

[@steverudethedude]

Katy Tunbridge is bringing the house down! Are you guys singing along at home?

[@Geoffreydarcy-pv4mq]

🤘 Thanks for bringing the heat, consistently.

[@steverudethedude]

I'm glad you enjoy my content!

[@mgiorno]

Steve, I loved the demo! You are the man!

[@steverudethedude]

Thanks a lot!

[@zzodysseuszz]

Videos like this make learning these things much easier bc they’re visualising the advice

[@steverudethedude]

I'm glad you found this helpful. If you're looking for more visual resources, check out my Patreon [www.patreon.com/steverude]

[@mia2art]

Fantastic tutorial! 🔥 The way you break down Jack Kirby’s comics into figure drawings is incredibly insightful. I love how you explain each step and highlight Kirby’s unique style. This is a great resource for anyone looking to improve their figure drawing skills. Thanks for sharing your expertise! 📚✏

[@steverudethedude]

That's fantastic to hear! I'm glad you found the tutorial on breaking down Jack Kirby's comics helpful. Kirby was a true master of figure drawing, and his work is a great source of inspiration and study.

[@danielstjohn3018]

Great job doing those breakdowns..!! Yes, ...Jack was a genius... and Master Story-Teller...!! Wished you, Steve, were doing a few books on Jack's characters.... Like The Guardian, Sandman & Sandy, ... and maybe even the G.A. Manhunter... together. Thanks for what you're doing here...!!

[@steverudethedude]

I agree that Jack Kirby was a genius. His ability to create complex characters and compelling narratives was unparalleled. I'd love to delve deeper into characters like The Guardian and Sandman & Sandy. It would be a great opportunity to explore their origins and development.

[@ja_no]

I love how he can't help being anatomically correct all the time. There are some subtle things he quickly puts in there that are so telling... very different from the Kirby we all know and love, but still clearly influenced by him. So cool. Also, I'm going to run to the art store tomorrow and get me one of those Derwent pencils ;) Tools, man. So addictive.

[@steverudethedude]

I know exactly what you mean about Derwent pencils! They're a game-changer. I've been using them for years.

[@davidcaram7675]

@22:49 you make a profound statement,Steve." I dont know, you dont know but Jack did,and he practiced it his whole life". From the first time i saw your work in the 80s i knew you were one of the best.

[@steverudethedude]

Thank you for your kind words and for recognizing the significance of Jack Kirby's influence on my work. I've always admired his boundless creativity and his ability to push the boundaries of storytelling. It's an honor to be mentioned in the same breath as such a legendary artist.

[@JeffBigler]

I didn't know you were doing these streams, but I'm looking forward to the next. For now I'm going back and watching the ones I missed. Thank you for sharing your experience. Years ago a friend turned me onto your art and I've been a fan ever since. Hope the Nexus animation efforts will find success!

[@steverudethedude]

I'm glad you've joined the streams! I hope you enjoy catching up on the past sessions. It's great to hear that you've been a fan of my work for years. Thank you for your continued support. I'm excited about the Nexus animation project and can't wait to share more updates.

[@mindandbody7971]

I really enjoyed this study of Jack Kirby's figure drawing. I find his work endlessly fascinating and always captivating. My favorite work of his has to be the Eternals annual. I really wish there was more audio and video of him, but I've been fortunate enough to have seen his 11X17's and when I saw what he did there, my mind was absolutely blown. While I was younger I would over pass over Kirby not having the maturity or the eye to see what he put on the page. That all changed when I saw his pieces in person. Upon close inspection, I saw he was something akin to Picasso in how he rendered things, but was absolutely floored at "Kirby tech and architecture". There were some images that just didn't translate well into those little mass printed floppy comics, but when you see it in person you realize the genius necessary to pull some of these things out of his imagination that didn't exist, but were made to look like they absolutely coud. Whenever I hear stories from such amazingly talented artists / professionals such as yourself on what Jack could do.and his feats of artistic strength such as drawing straight on the page without constructions lines, or a few outlines, or never missing a deadine or working on 4 books at a time...I just admire the man so much more and feel incredibly inspired. Kirby's influence is still alive and well...Tom Scioli, Darwyn Cooke, Bruce Timm, Erik Larsen, Rob Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Glenn Murakami, Mike Mignola and so many more. People I want to draw like and unabashedly I will ape when I am in the mood: Steve Rude Alex Toth Jack Kirby Don Bluth special addition: Frank Frazetta (I wish I could ape his work, but it's impossible at this stage of my art game) I don't know too many people that can match you five powerhouses in execution, passion and imagination.

[@steverudethedude]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for mentioning those incredible artists. I'm honored to be included alongside such legends. It's true that Alex Toth, Jack Kirby, and Don Bluth have had a profound influence on my work. Their unique styles, masterful storytelling, and unwavering passion have inspired me throughout my artistic journey. Frank Frazetta is another absolute powerhouse. While his level of detail and dynamic compositions may be challenging to replicate, his work continues to amaze and inspire me. I'm always striving to improve my skills and learn from the best. Your encouragement means a lot and motivates me to keep pushing forward.

[@MartinhoIsidroCorreia]

This was great, Steve! Very helpful. Would love to see more covering some of the other greats.

[@steverudethedude]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm planning on covering more artists in the future. Do you have any specific requests?

[@aguilartist]

Thank you for some tasty 😋 knowledge, most appreciated you .🙌🏽✨🙏

[@steverudethedude]

Knowledge is power! Glad I could share some with you.

[@branamcs]

This is great

[@steverudethedude]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@RichardPace]

When I was a kid I had no real appreciation for Kirby. I recognized the energy and the dynamism, but the drawing/design work put my desire for augmented realism off. It took Steve's work in Nexus to turn that lightbulb on -- like here, he showed the underlying link Kirby had to contemporary fantastic drawing for comics

[@steverudethedude]

That's a great insight. It's amazing how our appreciation for art can evolve over time. I'm glad my work helped you discover the beauty of Kirby's illustrations.

[@christoonist]

Very curious to hear what you think of Bruce Timm’s Kirby-esque illustrations?

[@steverudethedude]

Timm's work definitely draws inspiration from Kirby's iconic style, but he adds his own unique flair.

[@TheTonyFigueroa]

I'd love to see Steve do a demo of a Michelangelo figure.

[@steverudethedude]

A Michelangelo figure would be a fantastic subject for a demo. His work is so detailed and complex. It would be a great opportunity to explore different techniques and materials.

[@Theraldave]

I love the presentation, clearly the man knows his stuff, I just wish he had cleared his throat into the mic more often

[@steverudethedude]

Thank you for your feedback. I'm aware that throat clearing is unfortunately a nervous habit I'm working on. I'll do my best to be more mindful of it in future presentations. I appreciate your understanding.

[@Theraldave]

@@steverudethedude now I feel like a douche. I've done a lot of public speaking, and I had a nervous habit of continually touching my forehead

[@danielgasparek8196]

Steve placement and calibration of your mike is crucial. Very muffled audio at times. Toward end of this video audio cleared up big time. Rewatch with headphones to see what I am hearing.

[@steverudethedude]

Thank you for your feedback! I'll take it into consideration for future videos.

[@tonysienzant6717]

Yes, drawing is all based on drawing separate fundamental shapes. That's like the very first thing an artist learns.

[@steverudethedude]

Exactly! Understanding basic shapes is a crucial foundation for building more complex forms and compositions.

[@AnthonyGeorge-w2t]

Put on clothes

[@steverudethedude]

I'm comfortable with my outfit. Is there something else you'd like to discuss?

[@dwaynemuth8775]

Thanks 🙏 Steve! It’s always interesting how you show the artist process whether it’s Jack or Frazetta a couple of weeks ago ! Very interesting and impressive! Back in 1972, someone gave me a copy of Fantastic Four 56 with Klaw for my 13th birthday! At the time I was deeply into all things Kirby old or New Gods ! Please keep up the great work ! ❤️🎯👍⚡️👋

[@steverudethedude]

I love hearing stories about how comics have influenced people's lives. Fantastic Four 56 with Klaw sounds like a truly special gift. I'm honored to be able to share my love of Jack Kirby's work with others. Thank you for your support!