Drawing Fight Scenes for Comics

This video is all about drawing fight scenes. Using gesture drawing, we cover a range of concepts and techniques to make your fight scenes more impactful and convincing! Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, please share the link, and don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on future content.
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You are basically my art teacher at this point

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but for free

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[@ycreatives8645]

Now you can draw the bloodshed

[@lordmegatron7559]

So real talk, I remember meeting back at Heroes Con, in 97. I had your Ascension books and loved your art. I remember asking you how long you had been drawing, your response was 3 years. And I thought I had asked wrong, and I said "No, not for Image, how long have you been doing art." You looked at me and said, "Three years." Still blown away to this day.

[@licentiousdreams]

To make Lord Megatron amazed at ones skill is something to be proud of! All hail Decepticons! Autobots die out!

[@kubluu]

What I like about David is all the mistakes he makes, and how he is still able to redo his sketches and get a great result. It's a process that everyone can use.

[@JesusIsTheSonOfGod_john316]

Me who is just starting to draw my own Comic: "this is a god send"

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Thats so true

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Same bro

[@elizabethmolino8262]

Same here

[@samankucher5117]

Nice

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[@kamikaze7707]

I have heard that completing the covers or books 📚 before deadline is hard , even after that you are making tutorials for us , Dave you are great!!!

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When I saw the notification I was filled with happiness. Mr.Finch posts approx 1 video other than art study in a month, but the content is equivalent to 100 videos or more. Thank you for everything !!!!!!

[@rikwilkinson1451]

The best part about this video is that you have no qualms of showing that even a pro can goof up in a thumbnail. No one is perfect and it makes the amateurs feel like they too can get back on top from a simple error. Great tutorial

[@Jonanation]

i am realizing as i watch this that most of these principles are useful in animation too! great tutorial!

[@samankucher5117]

I noticed that

[@AdottiB]

comic artists are a lot like animators or animators that only draw key frames

[@rosagreer5233]

@@AdottiB I feel like comic art is the hardest type of art cause I'm 5 years in and still no where near David's level and Anime Was a 1 week thing and realism Is actually easy but you wouldn't think so

[@rosagreer5233]

@@AdottiB but ofc David also gets better over time so theirs no way anyone who learns from him could be better than him unless he quits art

[@Completely-Pointless]

tru

[@alexandresoares6763]

One of the best by far...wait...THEY ALL BEST!!! On 🔥

[@ComicBookGuy491]

I have learned so much from this guy, no art classes, no art schools, just a couple KZbin videos from an amazing artist and it makes me incredible at comic art.

[@TK-421_66]

Low key this is one of the best quick sketch tutorials I have seen and it isn't even the main focus. Thanks very much Dave.

[@licentiousdreams]

Some amazing quick gesture drawings!

[@danieldorsett6291]

This bid tutorial is an excellent source for fight scenes. Thank David for breaking it down into a simpler format.

[@1MightyR]

I love those big fight scene, 2 page spreads. You explained the breakdown of the foreground & Background perfectly. Thanx David!😊

[@bilalahmedbhatti3097]

Not a single dislike. This is called legend. Love u David finch

[@dabridgeeffect7071]

I love you bro. David is the big talk amongst the illustration community as the go to guy.

[@kennywang171]

Best tutorial yet! I got all I need to know from this, thanks Dave

[@RichardM-kv4uu]

Holy crap that last scene looks incredible!

[@vanillabean2348]

I looked up 'David Finch Art Book' looking for a book of tutorials, and then came here and realised that everything I'll ever need is FREE on KZbin. What a time to be alive x

[@coolitmrheat9581]

The emblem on the guy in the foreground. Genius

[@nabilabowatfa8202]

Dave...Legend

[@korgonnaifu8075]

Muchas gracias David Finch

[@akcomic4202]

I love this tutorial

[@elijahmitchell-hopmeier182]

What's up with people trading their hair for immense drawing power? Kim Jung Gi did the same thing. Is that the secret?

[@victorpleitez768]

Greg Capullo.

[@DavidFinchartist]

Pretty sure Frazetta had a full head of hair...and Marc Silvestri...Jim Lee. Haha, maybe they paid the price elsewhere. I'll have to ask sometime. That would be an awkward conversation.

[@savon223s]

Wait 😳I don't wanna lose my hair it's almost to an afro😭😭the hardest choices require the strongest wills

[@licentiousdreams]

@@savon223s Just give up half of it and maybe you can draw for kids Christian cartoons they play on public access at 3 am?

[@ARTISTSANKETGUPTA]

this is such a valuable tutorial.

[@speedbagboxer7451]

Dave ur the man! I’m a aspiring comic book artist n ur videos r what helps me learn the most. 🙏

[@licentiousdreams]

Speed bag boxer during the day, speed comic artist at night!

[@blackominaeyu7330]

Alot of this he learned from How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way its a great book for a new comic artist to learn from

[@DavidFinchartist]

It is the most comprehensive look at drawing comics out there to this day, and all done in simple terms, the way it should be.

[@Tonydash23]

Awesome tutorial

[@gers.world93]

You should release your own how to draw comics the david finch way 😁

[@elizabethmolino8262]

Agreed

[@DavidFinchartist]

I'm just doing it slowly with videos!

[@gers.world93]

@@DavidFinchartist absolutely and I love them both your videos are like extensions of sections of the book and it's great always to watch your videos for inspiration, thanks for all the great content you put out

[@cirokatchadjian8537]

this is the only tutorial about fight scenes that actually helped me

[@devilmonkeyart3533]

Hey mr.finch! You really helped me draw well

[@tomicart5854]

Yes! Awesome 🔥🙏

[@tohlfer]

These triangles you keep pushing are cool

[@edithanyaibe5005]

Love the video I really learnt alot

[@esmailiyou]

Thank you so much for sharing such valuable content for free

[@martinapaloo6514]

U didn’t even watch the vid😂😂

[@esmailiyou]

@@martinapaloo6514 I am half way through it ;)

[@martinapaloo6514]

@@esmailiyou it WAS posted 1min ago

[@elielromero]

You r a genius Mr. Finch

[@bokkerbruh8429]

This deserves more views. Thank you.

[@coolestfir6577]

This is so epic

[@ricardosamurai7335]

Thank you very much Dave 👍

[@bellasadri8684]

I WAS JUST LOOKING FOR THIS ONG

[@trismegistuz]

Amazing video! Keep up the great work, you do a great job of breaking things down from start to finish. Learned alot

[@himate7572]

I've been waiting for this...

[@zubingala5082]

Dave's a living legend!!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thank you!

[@samankucher5117]

:0 nice. Am only 2 minutes in and I've learned something new about fight seen .

[@JustAMan400]

awesome work just with simple layouts...

[@theartjedi]

Love how you always knock each and every tutorial out of the park!! This one looks amazing!! Love the dynamic movement of the figures

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks!

[@FranciscoAMK]

This is amazing. Thank you. That final image 🤯

[@tombo914]

Thanks David! Feels like I was watching John Buscema teach drawing fight scenes from the Marvel way!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thank you! John Buscema is a huge influence for me, and I learned a lot from How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way

[@jasonbourne4784]

In comics, ninjas are always so easy to beat.

[@samankucher5117]

Except when they are turtles 💚

[@elizabethmolino8262]

I really enjoyed this video .It was really helpful.

[@mega-ld2yd]

Epic!

[@poonjartime1631]

Can you put a tutorial on how to draw trees or grasses or different types of hair or something more super fighting drawings

[@DavidFinchartist]

Sure!

[@poonjartime1631]

Thanks

[@jorgeilahuala7146]

Cómo siempre tan generoso compartiendo los secretos del cómic, gracias!

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@SWEETIXIZ merece, pues hasta los hispanohablantes disfrutamos de tal generosidad, mínimo debemos expresar la gratitud.

[@KOMIXVILLE]

these videos are so useful.... thank you for your time David! This is great stuff

[@hamzaedits2357]

Bro finally a guy who is explaining better than some people and better than my teacher thanks bro

[@theartjedi]

Lovin the logo on the hero at the end of the vid 🤟

[@parasshrivastava2952]

Thank you sir ☺️☺️

[@Grim_Grim.]

Quick one from me. When drawing a character it can really add to the story telling if the opponents don't act properly to a punch, if you wanna portray the villain as stronger or the mc as inexperienced and stiff. It works grate to show whose most powerful

[@mrivera0546]

Great video. Very informative. I didn't know David Finch is left handed.

[@kadentrumbull5904]

I have never done a fight scene in drawing so this was very helpful. Thank you.

[@Power-9Hunnid]

The different fighting poses of perspective are really helpful.

[@miriamcooper8888]

I LOVE YOUR SKETCHES!! AMAZING VIDEO. THANKS.

[@slasher0630]

your videos really are knowledgeable. Thank you so very much. You have helped me exercise my imagination.

[@indranilsarkar3637]

I just love how he combines multiple techniques, from flour sack to line of action to lomis moving on to Bridgeman and frazetta,finally he is a really great teacher 🤩

[@dozsiete9927]

Amazing!! 🙌🙌

[@fenston]

Wow ! So much informations, thank you David !

[@harryevans9078]

Man, this video slaps.

[@andrew_pruitt]

This video is an absolute goldmine of useful information

[@mikelinux1961]

David Finch the G.O.A.T.

[@artwhat..]

Hi.. Hero D,I wish I could have this and your other stuff in book format

[@apexcomix3200]

I remember watching this video. Gil Kane was a great inspiration for characters in fight scenes. He would make his figures twist with impacts from punches & kicks. Thanks for your tutorials.

[@siddharthmohanty5341]

A really helpful video for me 🤭. Sorry I am unable to join your live streams, busy with college stuff 😅

[@DavidFinchartist]

You have to put school first! Especially school you're paying for!

[@siddharthmohanty5341]

@@DavidFinchartist Thank you David for understanding ❤️

[@robertbattle5584]

THIS IS VERY KEY POINTS, DAVID VERY CORRECT,

[@Dr.RockeART]

This was great, thank you!

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this is just what i needed!tysm man i love your contents sm🔥

[@JosephDR]

You are an excellent artist and teacher, David. Thank you so much! Soon, I will get your Gumroad videos.

[@Greybuiltracing]

At first the guy getting punch , the perspective was off . It didn’t line up with the head and shoulders . Once he gets it’s on the line , it looks like the puncher is right in the front of the receiver and boom it looks on point ! Great art !! That’s what I got out of it . Ty for your time ! Shot out proko!

[@HyperspaceCafe]

if im able to land a really good internhsip you're definetly going down as my inspiration and teacher lol

[@dgrhm08]

Dave, very awesome and fun. Opens up a lot of ideas for drawing fight scenes. I was thinking pirates instead of ninjas. I'm going to play with what you've shown. Thank you!

[@DavidFinchartist]

There's never enough pirates in comics. Pretty sure that's an uncontroversial statement.

[@jdot5615]

Thank you mr Finch you Drew every Comic i own and now i am learning how to Draw Just in this basics .. you are my Superhero Bro ✌🏼

[@blendernoobie6901]

6:53 :0 i love that little face!

[@alphinart]

Wow, great tutorial!! Such valuable, useful info!

[@alfredolopezgimeno7503]

Muchas gracias fieras👍👍

[@shreyalvadiwala2280]

very educational tutorial. it was helpfull and praising your skills

[@IAmWBeard]

Oh nice, 2 weeks after I get my masters of anatomy fight poses book, Dave drops a vid.

[@rahdyelwan]

excellent video as always. six words for anyone looking for further research: jack kirby jack kirby jack kirby.

[@starape1896]

I was just recently working on some combat drafts. You sir just earned a new subscriber. Great stuff bruh.

[@homunculuslabs]

very excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@mareloquai]

very inspiring David. Thanks

[@arieljesuscolon7723]

This is so helpful! Thanks for sharing

[@DarkWaterComics]

Good stuff!!!

[@vikrant555]

These simplified figure are helpful for animation too ! and I don't have to draw those awful stick figures. They read a lot better when animating. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@gubjorgm.2259]

This helped me so much! All tutorials I have found aren't advanced enough for me. I want to get better at action scenes because I want to make an action comic, but the movements were just never what I wanted. I like when it feels alive and is flowy. I'm about to graduate art school soon so I already have a good grip on anatomy and movement and stuff like that, but not action. All the other tutorials where either covering the basics or just felt too stiff for what I wanted. Sure I knew all the rules but I am a visual learner. So seeing this with the intend for a comic and the base sketch easily translating to my style was perfect! It was also nice seeing you do multiple angles and sometimes slightly bending the rules of anatomy. I know by now that you are allowed to do that because it gives better movement, but I didn't know when to bend it to get what I want. But I think this helps. Thanks!

[@johndouglaswilson7504]

That was a very good video, it displayed a lot of poses, action, impact, and good composition, it was very informative.

[@Svemirsky]

Damn dude... Thank you :)

[@kaivenfigueroa]

Amazing video! I have a big problem when drawing action. thanks!

[@DavidFinchartist]

Happy to help!

[@marioultimateart90]

Great explanation and demonstration 🖤

[@lyudmilagrebenchuk8176]

Damn boy please teach me more!!!

[@BenMellingerArt]

Great video David! I wonder if you could collab with James Raiz, or maybe do a draw along with him or something

[@DavidFinchartist]

Thanks! I've been talking to James about doing something just like that. Stay tuned!

[@shilohmc]

“These are ninjas, that’s what they do” had me laughing.

[@neeshu]

amazing lesson