How Alex Ross Creates Models for his Photorealistic Style

Alex Ross goes deep into his work on the new Fantastic Four: Full Circle graphic novel and the history of the Fantastic Four. Check in weekly for new BTS content and videos from Alex's process creating the book.
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[@elidc93]

If there will be a 4 hour documentary of Alex Ross' explaining his process, I wouldn't even complain. Masterful in every single way!

[@cordellsenior9935]

What a guy. Love that "Kriby Ditko Finger" shirt, paying recognition to 3, largely and criminally under-recognized imagineers. The families of Jack, Steve and Bill must be smiling and should all get a copy.

[@Brad_Bane]

Alex is one of the few classic artists left, after we lost George Perez. His passion for his work and his love of these characters is wonderful.

[@mertz7305]

Even for those of us that really appreciate his ability as an artist, it can't be overstated enough- his talent is lightyears beyond his closest runner up.

[@OdisseuBR]

Although I am not a good speaker of the English language, the amount of information that Mr. Ross exposes in this video is stunning and interesting, very useful for comic lovers, students and even for those who admirer classic art

[@SeanWickett]

Your dedication to rock continuity on The Thing is most impressive. I wish other artists were as dedicated. 😄😄

[@marvelsomething1952]

Not only did he perfectly capture the models, with precise detail and accuracy.. HE CREATED IT! Making custom action figures like that is difficult. That's a whole skillset in itself. If you're curious, I would highly recommend checking out channels like Craig Warrack, who makes amazing custom figures, many of which are based on marvel characters.

[@11Bbq]

An artist, a painter, a sculptor, & a seamstress. Talk about a renaissance man.

[@CasuallyComics]

This book is gorgeous, and those models are amazing!

[@whompmaster]

The way you draw The Thing from a model and use the exact same rock formations each time is genus! Not sure if other artist do that or not but it really is a great idea.

[@rotglaz4423]

"I didn't have the references at hand all the time so I sculpted them".

[@AlphaProto]

Alex Ross artistic skills don't stop with what he can do with a brush and paper.

[@NerdettesNewsStand]

Absolutely Beautiful, just got your fantastic four.

[@montauta]

Every frame of this man does is an authentic master piece.

[@ronweed2030]

I don't do this often - but my gosh, I bow to a master. Full on dedication! Yes I know, Gurney modeled dinosaurs, and Whelan sculpted some of the creatures in his paintings. Making and sowing the costumes 😳... Wow!

[@AgentPothead]

I'm not even a comic book person but holy cow this is so impressive. The ability to take something from your mind and then create it in 3d space and then recreate it drawn is just awesome. Not to mention it looks really great.

[@alanjamesh.zamorano1677]

My favorite FF aesthetic is the 1960s one. And I'm very glad that Alex Ross has created this retro sci fi vibe for them. I see his drawings and the respect and admiration of Jack Kirby's work is evident. Thank you, Alex Ross.

[@Danimat72]

This is a very interesting process. I've seen also Richard Corben using his own made scuptures so he could render them properly and lit them, so he obtained very believable shadows on the final page. The work Alex did for FF is truely amazing, even if, IMO, it still seems to me maybe too much complex and detailed at times, but no one can say this man has no dedication. He's truely a great artist.

[@rachelbrinkley3240]

Those FF4 Models he made are works of art😍🥰

[@spartanlz]

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