Buildings in One Point Perspective for Comics {Part 1}

[@palmatrillomoisesalejandro9449]

It's incredible that this legendary comic book artist is teaching us his techniques, thank you

[@SketchingTheBeast]

right? thats what im saying. and the fact he does live streams i can actually tune into ! ( jim lee is always does his at like 11 and im in bed )

[@DavidFinchartist]

My pleasure!

[@rm9308]

@@DavidFinchartist Could you bolt your camera arm to a wall instead of the desk? The bouncing while staring at your lines gives me a headache and I think that's what is causing it.

[@emilhappy5696]

True! It really feels like a privilege :)

[@emilhappy5696]

@@DavidFinchartist I really Gotta ask you this, i got a lead Holder too i like to use. But, the leads Keep getting Less and less "thin"/Sharp. Do you have a good tip how to sharpen it? (Normally i use a knife) Cause i see you make these fine thin lines with yours

[@ericknopf2109]

I LOVE how he said drawing and designing the environment is often times harder than drawing the figures. It is SO very true. Your background/environment can make or break your character.

[@BigDomski]

I mean, you can say the opposite is true too 😆 A shit background looks out of place on a well drawn chsracter

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

When I draw a cityscape , I like coming up with histories for the buildings. Make a faded painted-on-brick sign for a building, partially covered by a lit billboard, for instance. Even if nobody else knows what I see for the history of the city in my mind, they have clues to inform them in making their own city history of the mind.

[@DavidFinchartist]

It may not be apparent to a viewer, but they do feel it when you put that kind of thought into your work! It's all about capturing a mood, and I love your approach.

[@DHRFIGHTERPODCAST]

Never did like drawing buildings or even mountains but I think by looking at this really puts a light bulb in my brain hopefully it works the next time I draw

[@DavidFinchartist]

I hope so!

[@RobertMarzullo]

Another valuable video Dave. Thanks so much. You're backgrounds always look so cool and lived in!

[@dennishayes1505]

David, you have become one of my all-time favorite comic artists. Thanks for all you do.

[@KirkWarren]

I like to use light box and just keep perspective grids pre-made to use under paper. I then map out rough shapes like you did on that with pen for dark lines. Once I have basic shapes (cubes/rectangles), I then take the actual page I want to draw buildings on and put it over the rough shape paper on the light box and free hand in the pencil lines and buildings. This saves me time on the drawing of perspective grids. If you do it digital, it gets very easy too since you can just reshape the grid as you see fit and draw on layers. Ive also printed out grids to use as needed. The ink lines are all hard edged and ruled and easy to see with lightbox. I can then get more organic looking and natural lines with pencil and detail over them on the actual page. Its basically same thing you are doing, just with less time on the grids and not as much mess with the erasing. Works for me at least.

[@damjbar9102]

Yes!!! More perspective videos!! Most important thing for drawing!!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Maybe not as popular, but I agree. They're so necessary. It's tough to resist just putting up videos that I know will get more views, but I want this channel to be about the things I think are most important in an artist's development.

[@damnationst]

from the bottom of my heart, thank you, i finally undestand the grid. You really are a good teacher,.

[@DavidFinchartist]

You're welcome 😊

[@xCiscoG123x]

gotta love seeing the final result. How it all is completely covered by all your plugs and stuff. really like how those two recommended videos cover that super detailed building in the foreground. great job!

[@rascalboyd2469]

After many decades of saying "I can't draw" I have started drawing three weeks ago. Thank you so much David, your videos are exceptional. I can’t afford art school or even a course so these are a godsend.

[@coopergreen9306]

Thank you so much David, please dont stop making these videos anytime soon, they have been so helpful!!

[@hayashi2253]

It’s learning time with Mr. Finch

[@atomu27]

These videos are insane, I'm levelling up with each one that I watch

[@sdaki1962]

It's actually amazing that you're doing this videos. Thank you

[@reemara]

now, i walk in the street, or in some neighborhood, i try to find my horizon line, and the vanishing points of different things, and the fact that different things have different vanishing points (not only two), made it much easier and clearer for me to understand why is what.. thank you for all the invaluable knowledge you're sharing with us, this is so generous of you..

[@markyap3865]

Good to see you back, David. Keep the vids coming!

Thank you very much David for such awesome videos! You're helping a lot a entire generation of comic artists!! Rock on man you rule!!

[@oldhorseshoe1776]

I really like your style, Mr. Finch. Your drawings are so clean and detailed. Additionally, the insight on the videos is top notch. Thank you.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Awesome, thank you!

[@russworks2882]

Thanks for putting in the time for us. As someone who's in the midst of trying to learn perspective, it's a bit of a blinding insight to me to be able to set things up so you can draw more naturally, rather than having to rule every edge and contour. Plus it looks like a lot more fun.

[@DavidFinchartist]

I'm glad! That was a huge thing for me when I started. Ruling every line and referencing perspective points was a nightmare.

[@DreamStatic]

Another excellent video. So blessed to have you back on youtube. Early in the video, he mentions a couple of comics to reference great architecture. Listed below to help with some of the comment questions. Gotham by Gaslight with artist Mike Mignola 100 Bullets with artist Brian Azzarello.

[@howtodrawcomicsnet]

So much value in this video David. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ignifero]

ooowww maaan, I always loved your work back in at the begginings of the Ultimate era in Marvel. Seeing you draw in this videos is absolute pleasure (and helpful!), thanks for sharing! ^^

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thank you so much 😀

[@workout007b5]

Yesterday I was searching a lot for perspective videos and couldnt find a good one. Now this video shows up.

[@creatorart]

This tutotorial needed the most,thanks.

[@mickeythebull9842]

Kelly Jones draws some amazing backgrounds.

[@Haida_Art_Jordon_S]

Such a helpful building perspective lesson. I’ve understood the principles of perspective but like you said the lessons taught in books sure keep you guessing and it is so awesome to see the concepts come together cohesively. Greatly appreciated!

[@MarkGoldfine]

Again, knocking it out if the ballpark, Dave 👍 I think a lot of artists struggle with drawing cities, despite having done it for years, and need a good refresher now and then. I feel this expands nicely on your perspective and backgrounds video you have up for sale on your website. Thank you for taking the time to do these tutorials. 🤘😎🤘

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thank you Mark!

[@jayson2916]

Your videos have really helped me with perspective, I'm not great yet but I understand it. That's better than where I was before. I actually considered not drawing backgrounds but what you said about how backgrounds in e.g Batman comics can catapult you into that world with the way it captures your attention. That touched me and i would like to make backgrounds like that, rich backgrounds with history.

[@drpizart6195]

I love this man and his art. He's taught me so much in my art journey

[@artifexmom3824]

I always fascinated with your architectural artworks.☺️💕

[@sjsjsjebnee9123]

for me it is helpful since i kinda draw only superheroes and villians! its nice to see that comic artists are still trying to help people so their drawing get better.

[@arnecruz]

25 years, woooo!!! That was how long since David's Top Cow years! I like your work in Ascension, that was when I first noticed your artworks. Great works!

[@joeschaefer-sommerville3386]

Thanks for the taking the time to do these videos. It's quite humbling sometimes, but is very inspiring and informative. I've always loved your work and style, but after meeting you at Phoenix ComiCon and then watching you here, I've found that you're just an awesome guy. Appreciate the work.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks so much, Joe!

[@dudepower5528]

This is what I’ve been waiting for!! I think another drawing time lapse would be great, because you only have one👍👍👍

[@Buddhabellie]

Love this. Great demonstration. I followed nicely

[@megala6719]

Awesome that every techniques that you ve given!

[@otaquid]

I've learned this basic techniques in my elementary school decades ago and never thought how deep this skill to master.

[@koreybarton523]

Woah !... this is great David. thanks so much for putting the tutorials up... will be using this video a lot for my environment scenes.

[@Dr.RockeART]

Wow, that’s an amazing background scene right there, great job! Looks awesome! And great to hear your thoughts during the process! So thank you again for a great tutorial! Cheers from Austria ✌🏻☺️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@torruellasarts997]

learned little in middle school when I tool industrial class, same in university! everything else I've learned watching your videos!

[@mmmcccc7910]

Thanks a lot for all the effort you put in your videos! I also appreciate the fact that you named other artist to look at for specific topics (Mignola's building in this case). It is very valuable information for aspiring artists.

[@dylanfreeland7063]

David Finch is a great artist.

[@mro4986]

Just wanted to say thank you, this video helped me with perspective. It not only helped with just the drawing but (i don't know how to say this) also with my frustration and overthinking while drawing a background. Love your moon knight and I'm looking forward to more of your content, thank you again!

[@Impossible326]

Man... That is some beautiful artwork. Thanks for the tutorial. Also, that intro is pretty fire.

[@Dinhjason]

I'd love to see a video of how you deal with characters interacting with general objects, Mr.Finch. Riding bikes, kicking up debris, leaving physical impact on other people, grabbing soft things tightly. The world's interactions through your eyes, really. Huge fan of your work, by the way.

[@TheInexorableWordNerd]

Great Stream David, I don't to a lot of backgrounds and this helps. Thanks man, keep streaming. Best in the world, my all time favorite.

[@grimsonforce7504]

This is how you teach perspective. So many tutorials are too basic and simplified, that its hard to apply in a comic book setting. My only complaint is that starting out it's hard to see the initial penciling because it's too light for the camera to pick up, though I understand why it's light lol. There's a MUCH NEEDED niche for advance perspective that's for sure!

[@gitanodepaola7851]

I'm so glad ur making these vids very helpful👍🙏

[@alphinart]

Wow awesome city illustration!! Thanks for the great tips, this is what I need to practice more!

[@swift7360]

I’ve always drew characters but I never added a background because it would ruin the drawing so this is very useful thank you 😊🙏

[@gamalkawy9917]

this is the guy who made me appreciate the marvel comics.im not into the story tbh but more on the details

[@artofeddysara]

So helpful, thanks David!

[@travelingmatt8515]

Thank you can't wait for 2 and 3 point

[@antonydrossos5719]

Thank you for sharing your skills & lessons, these will prove to be very helpful! I love that "Mapping Tool!"

[@Crashoutjacob]

Once again you tutorial videos help me tremendously. Thank you!!!!!😁😁😁😁

[@DavidFinchartist]

Happy to hear that!

[@crab7564]

Like many other artists I've always hated and avoided drawing backgrounds, but after watching your video I feel like maybe it's something I can one day get to enjoy. The only thing I still very much struggle with is how I'm going to incorporate my own art style into the backgrounds... It just ends up looking like two very different pictures (the character and the background) glued together lol

[@JSG-mw4qr]

Thank you for the great video! There is so much valuable information in here! I cant wait for the video(s) on storytelling, I know they will be EPIC! 👍🍻

[@oswaldosabo]

Man...THANK YOU!

[@NicknVio]

Love your works David Finch!

[@miltonaguiarart]

Thank you so much David! This will probably help me finally draw backgrounds!

[@magnetic58]

great sir, thanks for providing these videos

[@georgecrawford2684]

Thanks for another fantastic video! Backgrounds and scenery are so hard for me, but you make it look so easy! I’m going to try drawing my next background without relying on a ruler - I think that is part of why my backgrounds never really have that “lived in” vibe that you mention. Would also love to see an updated version of the older video you did (some years ago, I think) about placing your characters in a scene like this - that is what I struggle with more than any other aspect of drawing. Thank you again, so much for these videos - you are a legend and an inspiration!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks, George! I will be doing something on placing figures in an environment soon.

[@raygriffin4737]

I have that tool, it's a nautical plotter, but it's great for keeping your line straight.

[@rolsonDotcom]

It's amazing how cathartic and therapeutic drawing can be. Time seems to slow way down when I'm drawing.

[@artiene87]

Absolutely appreciate this!

[@philipgrimah2409]

Once again, amazing work. I'm officially jealous.

[@KillerTacos54]

Awesome! I've been waiting for a video on this topic. Thanks heaps!

[@TheBranchan]

1:22 Wow! I've had one of these tools for years and had no idea that's what it was for. And dang that's handy!

[@bigprobllama]

That's very helpful, thanks for all the work editing and drawing for this educational video!!

[@DavidFinchartist]

You're very welcome!

[@goldenhd9656]

Man you are so talented

[@1MightyR]

create a grid?🤔 your right, eye balling it... Is really tough! And you didn't use a ruler much! Wow! I've learned alot so far. And im gonna check out 100 bullets! 😊🔥

[@Sky_TEC_Illustraition_Systems]

"That point represents where you are looking into the image" -Finch is legendary.

[@allengilby3054]

So cool. Subscribed! Great art and great narration

[@hoodieinfestation]

This is super helpful! Thanks again for the great content!

[@amardeepartist]

Thank you, we've been learning so much from you. A request, can you please do a video on natural environment, like a hero trying to get through a dangerous swamp maybe ?? 😁 A couple of tips from you about drawing a natural environment (with lighting & shading of thick vegetation) in comics would be of tremendous help. Hope I am not requesting much.

[@mikebrown9802]

Thanks david..awesome teacher and artist.. suggestion for video.. How do you know what size panels to use and perspective. Thanks.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Panel size is generally a result of what the script demands on the page. The more panels, the smaller they get!

[@tomicart5854]

Just what I needed👏😁

[@edithanyaibe5005]

Really love the drawing tutorial really inspiring

[@jeremydennis6988]

Your just amazing. I can only wish and hope to draw like you thanks for your videos.

[@kennywang171]

Woke up early to watch this!

[@lnart2826]

Thanks for all your videos. And best wishes for dragon rage comic cover 😊😊

[@حموکوجر-و5ش]

This is brilliant.

[@everettf3969]

Wow always so helpful and amazing!

[@rodrigozarate7637]

Hi David, thanks for your great contribution your work and your advice are of great help to me, congratulations

[@sisyphushappyxvx]

How frequently are you going to the lead pointer during a process like this? Your lead seems to be perpetually sharp, but I don't see any clear indication that you're stopping to sharpen.

[@DavidFinchartist]

I sharpen all the time. I just edit that out for time.

[@the_flushjackson]

Great video, Dave! Minor critique: Remember to leave yourself time to show the finished state of the drawing you want your viewer to see - on mobile for instance the entire drawing is blocked by overlay links to other related videos (not sure if you can control that as the creator, I’m guessing you can’t) for the last 10 or so seconds.

[@orfeo787]

Awesome, also you are way better than mentioned artist...

[@JoeBurnett]

Thank you so much for this!

[@SketchingTheBeast]

awww man, i havent even touched drawing buildings yet lol.. Thanks dave! more things to add to my practice list =)

[@DavidFinchartist]

This is easier...more time consuming, but easier. Really.

[@heneral_bbx4536]

I'm waiting for thissssss

[@shyamraju4383]

Mr.Finch I've seen you use that parallel ruler in other videos, and it looks very high quality, do you think you could respond with a link? (also i looked for similar ones but I couldn't find any that had measurements on them and weren't cheap quality.

[@adityajha8815]

Amazing sir you are great

[@michaelmcewan432]

Fantastic work, great help thank you 😁

[@jcousin29]

Hey, Mr. Finch, wonderful video as always! I fell in love with your work back in '13 with "Knight Terrors", and I've been a fan ever since. I can't begin to tell you how much your videos have been helping me out! As an artist, I always struggle with drawing buildings because I never know how I want them to look, and I tend to get overwhelmed, which results in my buildings looking flat and boring. Your buildings always evoke personality, and they feel like they have a history behind them, which is so amazing to watch. How long did it take for you to get comfortable enough with drawing buildings from your mind, and do you have any tips? Thanks, again!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks a lot, Joshua! I kind of had to just jump into it when I started working, since I really devoted very little time to it when I was learning. You really get your weaknesses exposed that way. It's hard to say when it got comfortable, but I got there eventually. The best tip I have is to break down the process the way I'm doing it here so you don't have to think about everything at once.

[@jcousin29]

@@DavidFinchartist Wow, thank you so much for replying!! I appreciate the advice, I'll break down the process and go into it with a clearer mind. Keep up the wonderful work, and thank you again!

[@futurestoryteller]

I thought it was really funny when you started laying out the grid, because despite learning all the concepts behind perspective, I was trying to figure out just why I couldn't seem to get the hang of the specialized perspective tools on the app I'd been using, since other people found them so useful, and I started to wonder if _maybe_ I needed some kind of grid that could give me a concept of all three demensions of space at once while I was drawing. Guess I'm not alone here...

[@Spidey-bro]

i needed this soooo badly!!! Thank you M.r D

[@veldasl1460]

How do you draw such detailed buildings right off your head ! Amazing !

[@iamomegaprimus]

but David! you hardly measure anything! the understanding of city landscape is really phenomenal

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks! No time for measuring with deadlines!

[@bondjames_bond4005]

Could we please get a anatomy vid? These are awesome! I'm learning a lot, and I'm more eager to draw :) God bless :)