DC Comics Art Academy Featuring Kim Jung Gi

Welcome to the DC Comics Art Academy, a series of art tutorials recorded at Comic-Cons featuring many of the gifted and unique artists working for DC today. We're going international in today's installment, as Korean artist Kim Jung Gi joins us to discuss his illustrious career, including how he got involved with DC Comics and DC Collectibles. Possessing a distinct style that he renders directly with ink, he gives us a unique take on Batman and the Joker in a fascinating session that's not to be missed!
For more from master Kim Jung Gi, check out his variant covers for Motherlands: www.readdc.com...
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[@Nevermore941012]

One of the only artist I would consider unreachable in terms of skill and talent, the best illustratior in the world, even jim lee thinks of him as a magician

[@adversitycartoons4050]

I’d say Geof Darrow gets pretty close

[@AntonioGuamil]

@@adversitycartoons4050 Geoff Darrow is on a different level, his design work on the Matrix movies has earned him a spot on the Art pantheon.

[@adversitycartoons4050]

there is a purity of fun and exitement in his drawings. an absolute maestro

[@MrDadulence]

"even jim lee", as if he is some sort of benchmark

[@rukawa23gold]

Jim Lee is a amazing artist. Love his drawing.

[@John-hp2hg]

RIP you deserved much better. You still had so much to show.

[@johnnovelravancho8944]

When you put talent, dedication, hard work and passion all together, to describe him a genius is an understatement.

[@petearts712]

Just 16 minutes that's all it takes to finish that master piece. Man he is really whole another level

[@Sweet_Karma]

I've never met an artist that needs no reference lol he can draw anything from memory WTF... An actual Master of his art

[@TheNomad2727]

yeah I know,i I have never seen anyone do such detailed work without any references whatsoever on pretty much any subject.... then to put the cherry on top, he does it all without sketching it in... without erasers..... NOTHING but that ink brush and his exceptional ability. It is mind-blowing. A once in a lifetime artist

[@knowgo411]

Agreed! This guy is AMAZING & RARE KIND OF HIS TALENT!!!

[@infinitesimotel]

Because he exercises those faculties, you can develop a perception of perspective and form and move away from construction lines. Most people are too lazy to do it.

[@REIQ]

did you listed to when he said about collecting reference. he does it all the time and practices from that.

[@ismarin]

​@Fack You Some people refuse to accept that extreme talent beyond hard work or application exists, accepting this is admitting that they will never be as good. The truth is that Kim is exceptional and no matter how hard anyone works at their craft they will not get to his technical level. It's not all bad news for other artists, his stories aren't great.

[@AntonioGuamil]

Kim Jung GI has a built in Intel Xeon processor with a bazillion terabytes worth of RAM and his entire body is actually a Wacom Cintiq and his hands are Wacom pro pen with infinite sensitivity.

[@infinitesimotel]

No he is beyond any artificial contraption. This is how humans do it.

[@Mabufu381]

This dudes skills are like an asian Jim Lee... and Jim Lee is already asian

[@o_infinity_o3395]

This makes to much sense lol

[@MatthewMurraycogswoth]

genius

[@adel616]

Jim Lee is a chump tho. He renders well but his perspective, posing and overall dynamism of the image is terrible. Kim is so far away is not even funny

[@o_infinity_o3395]

@@adel616 Jim has the best batman style tho

[@SunMinGroot]

They both have Korean background. 🥳

[@SunMinGroot]

He keep saying he doesn’t have a photographic memory and he’s not genius. But one thing he doesn’t realize is, genius doesn’t know they are genius because they think everyone else has that ability too. Master kim, you ARE genius!!! ACCETP IT!!!!

[@LunyMilky]

Damn, his style is so recognizable I even guessed it might have been him just by the thumbnail alone :)

[@Eric-xk4nl]

Luny & Milky not really, if i had to sum his style up it would be comic art with a brush pen.

[@robertfennis6088]

Why is everybody always asking the same questions? There is so much more to know: Have you always drawn without construction lines or is this a later development? When you draw do you scan the whole paper to visualize the entire perspective or do you just build it up from one point out? Is there any specific order you like to draw faces in and why?

[@basumo_]

a lot of questions that you just asked have also been asked in a lot of interviews, I recall he said that he always scan the entire canvas and always planned a rough construction while also improvise when he makes mistake along the way, he said he barely looks at the tip of his brushpen when he draw, he tried to always see the whole picture rather than focusing on one point

[@koraegi]

Hes just that good

[@GITAHxgCoo]

what kind of brush do you use lol

[@seniorpz1969]

I love this guy..he ain't worried about drawing from the wrist or the shoulder or elbow, using construction lines, ect...he just draws...

[@zoinksscoob6523]

have you heard ? hes a *MASTER*

[@YTHOLLOWIDIOT45]

His hero name For a Dc comic is King Sharpe.

[@khryssmugot301]

* triggered * it's a brush pen

[@DarkGloComics]

Now you see other DC artists in new videos using that pen...Kim Jung Gi, low key changing the face of inking in comics.

[@TanakaZimucha]

Rest in peace!!! You will surely be missed!!!

[@choshinoya2355]

At the last few comic cons, I've seen Jim Lee go to Master Kim's booth to discuss art and watch his work in progress. Other famous artists also comes to him to watch his work. His artistry is leaps and bounds beyond any artists on the show floor. Not only for the details, the speed, but the overall composition of the work. If you ever wanted to watch a living Legend of art perform their skills, please stop by his booth, pick up one of his books (which Master Kim would draw a random sketch for you), and watch his work in progress.

[@denniscleary7580]

I bow my head to any artist from DC

[@ivanolarte8924]

Dennis Cleary he is not an artist from DC.

[@servancastillo986]

Kim Jung Gi once or twice said that he doesn't like to be called master, because he is ever learning. Humble man

[@lofiguy8136]

One of the most inspirational person in this world! How does he do such beautiful art? My master!

[@troychriscarretas2657]

Rest in Power Master Kim Jung Gi

[@ignacioramirez4094]

An amazing artist to watch and use the brush pen. The master teacher is amazing. I’m thankful to have the privilege to seen him to his profound work.

[@speedbagboxer7451]

He might not like to admit it, but he 100% has a photographic memory. As well it seems if he draws something once or twice, it’s in his data bank forever. His skill and talent are off the charts, humbling to watch. Even Jim Lee looks up to this guy. Simply incredible.

[@JonnySuite13]

That is mind blowing, just seeing the story just unfold there as he goes along.

[@jessecarrington6194]

Kim Jung Gi is an absolutely brilliant drawing-room artist! Kim Jung Gi is obviously one of the best!

[@MAURICZZIO1]

I'm sure Mr. Kim is the best now and for years to come. Hope to see him live soon.

[@raidenstark315]

Rip jung gi kim

[@XxSilverTheHedgehog1]

That’s really cool! I knew Kim Jung Gi was a comic artist, but I honestly didn’t know he did DC art! Incredible! :)

[@LKH_Productions]

Please post more things like this! This was phenomenal!

[@zekesalazar7643]

He is definitely something else. But I don't think he is a standard that should be incorporated by everyone. He is one of a kind. I see people comparing him to others and saying he is better than people at DC which may be true, but people have to realize you not only have to have great talent to begin with, but also almost inhuman memory to pull this kind of thing off, it's not easy even though he makes it look like it is. Also side note, there is nothing wrong with using reference as a tool, and even though some people don't need it, doesn't make you any less of an artist if you use it. Memory and observation can be considered a tool as well.

[@subhanulrizkisiregar8907]

It's very inspiring for me to watch video from comic artist drawing. Thank you

[@mermaid1653]

킹갓제너럴

[@MachineFuckingHate]

You know the artist is not FN around when he draws with a felt-tip pen right away.

[@theseproblemsmatter1]

EgocentricHead I'm just impressed that he's talking while doing this wow

[@AnhjunLozfen]

it's also a brush pen - harder to control than any pen.

[@user-ho2sp6hb1t]

EgocentricHead The mere existence of this man makes me nut

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

@@user-ho2sp6hb1t what the

[@gabrielsebastianelhagezote1486]

@@ipotatosenpai7002 If that doesn't happen to you, you're the weirdo

[@lucasnascimento2987]

Wow!!! Man, he is really good artist!!!

[@MP-zx8ig]

Rest in peace

[@S2reds]

Rest in Peace my 🐐..

[@alejandroholgado5473]

Es una locura lo que dibuja este tipo...encima a mano alzada ffaaaaaaa que imprecionante

[@insomnia5050]

12:08 he didn't say Batman is his favorite character of all time, lol. Does she have stock in DC or something, come on. Other translations were pretty bad/lazy, but it's a hard job so I gave her a pass, but I had to comment after that one.

[@Novasaur198]

Yeah she kinda changed his words in her own way..i mean that could happen sometimes but small things like that changes his genuine answers. I guess she was nervous lol i wouldnt do any better honestly tho😂

[@venomtang]

Just bought a mural artwork of Master Kim!!!

[@TheSteff1998]

Dude!! he is really good

[@michael.5360]

What kind of brush is he using? Adding varying pressure gives gives him different line widths. I like his tool. I used a Bamboo pen and got some very interesting lines.

[@MrJoejiTakash]

DC should hire him for a special story line with his design in a batman comic

[@theseproblemsmatter1]

I really need to go to one of these Comic Cons for once

[@theseproblemsmatter1]

Yesh Studios It’s mostly bcuz of lack of interest, not knowing about it for years in the past and not having any close friends who go to these kinds of things. Location too i guess (i live in Canada)

[@PhilChoArt]

The guy draws like a printer, I'm so jealous. Wow, one of the greatest for sure.

[@lolisunited6924]

Wow

[@zeppelin6125]

If there is an Asian Giga Chad, this Guy is a Giga Chang

[@TheCarpentersSon]

FYI Host - He hates questions about his brush pen.

[@Adam-kx2tp]

Let's justgive this amazing art to some random person who remembers some random trivial fact and not the person who actually has a Kim DC cover.

[@forLIFE_SB]

of all the characters in DC universe..he drew The Batman!!

[@guillermoverdun]

best in the world... period.

[@mihnic0504]

Mr Gi is so cool.

[@brucegamble7806]

WOWEE ZOWEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Cool Video!!!!!!!!!!Amazing!!!!!!!

[@chloemariell9372]

This guy is an actual god

[@tamermohammed7802]

Kim work in DC comic?

[@Bekon241]

Awesome 21 dislike is from some plant not humans. Not mater how good u are alweys is some ppl who hate YOU... Cheers from Poland Mr. Kim.

[@jonjoe138]

My whole life I thought that the real professionals can draw ANYTHING off the their dome from any angle. I was wrong... But THIS MASTER makes me right. I'm really good at observation, drawing people, buildings objects etc. I never tried to challenge myself to record these things into my head. I'm mentally to lazy. Although i could probabaly easily do it with human drawing, I've been into the human anatomy, brachial, latissimus dorsi, gastrocnemius etc, as I was into bodybuilding.... What would be a bigger challenge for me would be to rotate the angle little by little from page to page. I would consider myself a master if I can get every angle of degree in my head, and simply start drawing. Think of batman, and draw him from angle that comic book artist don't normally draw.

[@funtaste4ever]

rest in piece maestro

[@MKS1221]

정말 대단하십니다 언젠간 저도 아조시만큼 잘그릴수 있게 되기를..

[@hmo6369]

DC WILL FOREVER REIGN (BATMAN SYMBOL)

[@samankucher5117]

It's Kim 😆

[@koichi5518]

I think he is better than any artist from dc

[@s1lveer187]

gooooooooooooooooooOd

[@c.reatureu.niverse7781]

In the distance: *what pen is he using?*

[@panzerpatriot4920]

Probably Pentel medium.

[@baki577]

No he's using brush pen I think

[@monkeydude2424]

Pentel brush pen

[@edwardartetv]

Amazing due !

[@zurielowsla7268]

Niceeeee

[@GeeWeLove]

What’s he drawing with?

[@WhatSandwich]

when will robin be in the movies

[@JimTopdog]

Would he transition to animation?

[@ErwinTheBolocBoloc]

RIP

[@ssagaji515]

GOAT

[@kardrasa]

He a god!

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

I have to get as good as him.

[@얼매기]

정말 위대합니다 선생

[@ChanChan-me3gy]

Omg i lo ve DC😍❤❤

[@yeaaaa2173]

Esque parece que nisiquiera lo intenta, ni usa lapíz no se equivoca! :000

[@perccobain6745]

What is that ghost figure called Kim who starts drawing at 8:52 - 9:24? Is that something from DC or is that just him being creative?

[@LeonidasGGG]

This guy is a F genius. :O

[@jwhite1016aol]

I came here for the translator.

[@dapencilshinobi]

Common DC , I’m talking to Jim

[@jghfk137]

that torso is too small for the size of the head...but yeah, im just being jealous

[@monkeydude2424]

Yeah sometimes he does it on purpose so it's hard to tell if it's a mistake

[@스무스-j7z]

0:12킴정지

[@caprice28]

Hire him Dc. Do it now.

[@not_mybrother7705]

If you don't like the video, go watch something else. I thought it was awesome how he started with a comedy and tragedy masks type thing and then built up the detail around the characters. And no use of tipex!!!

[@Mohammadzaheerzee]

Hello every one I have lots of comic character and cerachtor ideas but I need a platform and a chance to explore my unique art work in the 🌎

[@ARTDRAWING466]

كيم جونغجي الماستر والمفضل لدي من بين الجميع

[@sujathapn8578]

In Arabic ??

[@righteousone3987]

D.C. would have to pay him a million dollar for him to illustrate one book.......

[@ghsgkqqnsdb]

통역 좀 이상하지 않음??

[@patrickcha9885]

I agree. Translation is bad.

[@d34dsYnt4x]

[bowing down] We're not worthy! We're not worthy! We're not worthy! We're scum! We suck!

[@TimeBuffett]

통역하시는분 엄청 통역 잘 하시네요. 이미 김정기씨에 관하여 많이 아시는분 같네요

[@karldarwin1253]

Master Gi dont like to talk during drawing.. c'mon you should know this

[@jamieg3381]

This translator sucks. She translated, “I’m currently enjoying using this brush pen” to “this brush pen is my favorite” Totally butchering what Kim is saying

[@Eric-xk4nl]

stevey k she said SO FAR this is my favourite.

[@robertron5107]

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[@HowlingMoonCinemas]

What in the...!? I've seen Kim draw the most amazing and dynamic stuff, but this puny, big-head batman and little girly joker are not at all what I expected! 😂😂😂 Well, it's good to know that even a master has room to grow! Either way, it still is a great drawing - sort of like caricatures.

[@sangjunlee8200]

Change the translator next time. She's saying things incorrectly and it's causing chaos

[@YTHOLLOWIDIOT45]

2nd

[@dapencilshinobi]

My god man this host needs to go

[@funfact8607]

Please make film movie gatotkaca from indonesia I want to be hero gatotkaca😱

[@lustwaffe9000]

This stupid translator couldnt translate “one hundred thousand dollars” and said “it was uh...very expensive...like tens of thousands of dollars.” 🤦🏻‍♂️😩

[@HK7K7]

Her translation is awful

[@OGMillyMillz_]

Avengers 4 trailer (that’s not even out yet) >>> Aquaman and Shazam lame trailers 🍿

[@nigelwilliams7179]

Hey guess what. We don't care.

[@arvinthkumar841]

Ahh marveltard

[@arvinthkumar841]

DC is way better than marvel when you see everything and not just the movies.

[@nigelwilliams7179]

Teen Titans go to the movies has more fresh tomatoes than infinity war

[@Deathxx-sz7pi]

Let me guess cause black panther is in it.

[@storm1307]

Cringe

[@azmainzakaria2177]

One of the greatest and fastest artist there is. Wish I was as good as him

[@Fumei-arts]

Pratice everyday for hours that is every successfull artists key to gain such skill

[@archivehans]

bestest is not a word. Use greatest next time.

[@marijhorn]

I hope he will live long and move this next level art and become even more legendary than he already is. :)

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

Work your way

[@alexfernandez882]

He should draw a whole comic, this guy is AWESOME, he is better than the person who draw Justice League Rebirth