How to Draw Like Joe Madureira - Powerful Figure Drawing

[@filiperodriguesaquin]

My favourite 90s artist. I love how he got the philosophy of fighting game character design and put it into comics. Like you said, each body type reflects the personality of the character, and the poses and hands are so on point for storytelling.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

With the research for this series, he rapidly climbed into my top 5 of all time, his artwork is absolutely wonderful! :) Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@ambuknight]

JOE MAD IS MY FAVERIOTE ARTIST

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

ME TOO! HE'S SO GOOD!

[@wallrider73]

Another great video! I think to truly understand where Joe Mad was coming from with his art you have to look at the Capcom fighting art for Street Fighter and Darkstalkers. Big traps, forearms, hands. Smaller chests and biceps and you had to be able to get a character's personality across in one image. One of the key designers was a guy called Bengus and if you look at his art you can see how it influenced Joe, to the point Joe designed characters for a game called Gekido where one of them looks a lot like Cammy. Bengus took inspiration from Jim Lee vintage of American artists and added those influences to manga/anime styles and drew the Marvel vs Capcom character designs. Joe Mad took that and started to do his own thing. It's no coincidence that Red Monika's henchmen in Battle Chasers are called Bengus and Akiman (another Capcom character designer.)

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thank you for the amazing information about Joe's background! It makes total sense now I think about it, his work really does remind me of Street Fighter now you mention it. I will take a little deep dive into Bengus and Akiman, I love finding new artists so thank you for the recommendation :)

[@ShinGallon]

God I used to *adore* Joe's work. I just picked up the Battle Chasers TPB and it's just as good looking as I rememberd it. His stuff reminds me of a more-rendered Fred Perry (which if you've never looked into his stuff, he's very energetic). And yes, I love JoeMad's hands, they're so expressive. I try to push a little of that in my comic, especially when Nails is using her claws, vs more calm, relaxed scenes (and I have about 300 reference photos I took of my own hands over the last few years that I refer too *very* often) but his are much more over-the-top. I wish he'd stayed in comics longer, but I understand why he left to do video game art. At least we have what he DID do in comics to look at.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thank you for the mini deep dive into Fred Perry - I can see what you mean! I too wish he stayed in comics, I think he got a rough turn of it with inkers and colourists that don't fit well with his style (personally speaking), so I can see why he went into games.

[@dukenukemforever6912]

Thanks for making this video. I loved this guy's artwork, didn't knew his name.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

You're welcome my friend :) Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@legendarymonkey6445]

This is actually the best Joe Mad study essay I've ever seen. Can't wait for part 2.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

@legendarymonkey6445 Thank you so much! That is a really wonderful comment 😭 You're in luck as the next video will be dropping tomorrow evening ! 😁 I'm researching the video after tomorrow's and I am beyond excited to share his VFX techniques with everyone 😊

[@inktologist]

Such a brilliant study on his work. She crushes it in these videos. Can't wait to see more!

[@ZenoMuncrief1]

The fact that you had the pencils for those was amazing. I would love to see more of this type of content especially with the pencils compared to the inking compared to the drawing and the coloring... Honestly it was so cool to see those pencilings I was shocked how good they were

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

You're in luck as the next video- Joe Mad's faces should be out next week, followed by his special effects (which I can't wait for!!). You're totally right regarding his pencils - they are *incredibly* tight which I think is very admirable! 😁

[@mojomann67]

Joe’s later work, like Inhumans, they did not ink his pencils. Instead they would use levels in Photoshop and essentially burn his pencils black. Joe would pencil cleaner than he would normally need if someone was going to ink over his work.

[@quemepartaunrayoiyo]

I do fucking love his character design. specially in men. All of them can be mix perfectly both being manly, imposing, secure, caring but also doubtful on their choices and such. Something that is missing these years in many medias. Sadly his works only come to my country in english too, but is something worth because I gotta learn from what I consider one of the best. He may be one of the biggest pillars in my path to artist.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

A great write up on Joe's work! And I agree, the personal touches are missing in modern comics nowadays where everything feels a bit bland and samey. I wish you luck with your path and I'm glad Joe is a pillar - he's quickly become one of mine too!

[@riszaperdhana]

Joe Mad is so awesome! your analysis are on point and makes so much sense to his artistic style! great video!!

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Isn't he just? He has quickly sprung up the levels into my top 5 GOAT, I'm in love with his style haha! Thank you so much for the kind comment, look forward to seeing you enjoy more of my videos :D

[@E.G.I.L.3D]

Been looking for a tutorial on Joe for ages, thanks! You just got yourself a sub!

[@KouD3Graw]

youtube recommended! wooooooooo! new channel to watch and shared the video!

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Oh wow thankyou for clicking, sharing and commenting! :) Good to have you, enjoy my videos and if you have any feedback I am an open book! :D

[@CXS_Creations]

Thanks for making this video. I have been studying Joe Mad work to try and incorporate it in my style. This video helps

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@CoreyStrange]

Another great video! 🎉 I love that you brought up his planar drawing style. More square = more strength. More curve = more movement. He likes to exaggerate these elements within a character but also between characters AND (as you pointed out), between supers and normies. How about an in-depth breakdown of constructing both male and female figures in Mad’s style like you did with Jim Lee?

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thank you for watching and commenting! I hope I got it across how he uses planes to get that chiselled effect. :) Next up will be Joe Mad's Faces followed by Joe Mad's Special Effects (which will be AWESOME!)

[@fugushiman5574]

cool analyse, I never realized he draws the fingers as toes lol, I will try this effect.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thanks friend for the kind comment! 😁 sometimes his hands look fairly normal.. other times not so much 🤣

[@eyeHateWatermelonEAterzKKK]

Love your videos

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thank you for commenting and watching friend! :)

[@ivancalitzcrockart3300]

Another amazing breakdown and study! Your favourite artists mentioned, are pretty much my 'art parents' as well - so this is a double win for me 😁 Thank you for these!

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Art parents! I love that haha! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@madurandoafuerza6122]

Joe mad is very hard to study because the drawing is flat but cool. He got inspiration from mangas and. Video games. Capcom. There is much more to say about the rendering too and it is a shame there are not many videos of Joe drawing, I think there is only one

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

You are very right - it was hard to put into words about how he draws anatomy to make it look like stone but still amazing! I hope you enjoyed the video, I know you've been asking for this one for a while now :D

[@ivanriverajr5012]

Yes sir joe mad was influenced by anime eastern art style he fused both American/ Japanese style. And I've seen him in person. His art work is very small to. Not like your traditional 11x14 at boards. All his drawings are 5x7, 6x4 very small. And the amount of details he gets into a small area is crazy. We both graduated from the same art school. Art & design. Fell in love with his x-men run the battle chasers. Now he's a game concept designer.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

@@ivanriverajr5012 That's amazing that his work is that small, makes me admire his work and dedication even more! Thank you for sharing 😁

[@Eddierath]

Joe mad is the goat .. I used to wonder why he was hated by even just some, even the reasons still don't make sense to me .

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

I had no idea he was hated! 😱 I mean, it makes sense - humanity is fickle and there will always be a contrarian, but his artwork is incredible and I can't find a single thing to hate!

[@tombombadil7961]

Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thankyou my friend! I intend to. 😁 Next joe mad video will be coming this week!

[@madurandoafuerza6122]

Yeahhhh 🎉🎉🎉

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

For you my friend! XD

[@valcirpaiva7531]

Seus vídeos são incríveis gosto muito ❤❤

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thankyou!! :))

[@gandatubeofficial]

lovely analysis 🔥🔥🔥

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thank you for the kind words! :)

[@HelesTyves-lc5ph]

Con you have a live interview with him? We have questions

[@simpletown323]

I saw a cat. My day is forever improved

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Batman the cat can be seen in most of my other videos if you're interested! :D

[@clintthorpe9052]

Hi, Pancake. Thanks for another spectacular video. I look forward to delving into it soon. I do have a small request though. Can you (say, when breaking down John Byrne's work someday) give us a tutorial or breakdown on how to draw big wavy hair? I mean, like John Byrne's She-Hulk. I always found that kind of hair amazing and I wanna draw it, but i just lack the skill or understanding to do that lol Anyways, great upload as usual. :) Take care!

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Hello Clint! I will have a look into John Byrne's She-Hulk for you, and i'll see what I can come up with. If there's a will, there's a way! :D Take care friend!

[@clintthorpe9052]

@@LearnComicsWithPancake you too! And thank you so much 😁 i appreciate all the effort you put into your videos and content 🙏

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

You're welcome Clint! 😁

[@NolletJeanChristophe]

thanks.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@CXS_Creations]

Can you do a video James harren or Mike mignola

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Both are excellent suggestions, yes! 😁

[@JimmyReyesArt]

nice video. Just a side note Marte's last name is pronounced Gracia (thank you in Spanish.) Not Garcia . Keep up the good work.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

@JimmyReyesArt holy cowbell its Jimmy Reyes! 😱 thankyou for watching my video! And thank you for the feedback on pronunciation! The next video is already scheduled, but I promise the 3rd video onward on Joe will have proper Marte Gracia pronunciation. Or.. as close as I can! 😁

[@olddboodaa4395]

🎉🎉🎉you got me on "If you don't mind seeing this face (SUBSCRIBE NOW FOOL😮)😅😅😅🎉🎉🎉...

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Hahaha thank you! :D I'm glad it worked at least once!

[@81modus]

Just came.across your channel...would you critique someone's art?

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

@81modus Sure, if its your own I'm happy to give some possible pointers. 🙂

[@shinmopi]

Slight mistake in the title :Madureria instead of Madureira :)

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

Not sure if my eyes are decieving me - Madureria is what I had and looks correct? So unless I spelled it wrong somewhere else :')

[@Wendy_de_Boer]

@@LearnComicsWithPancake The correct spelling is Madureira.

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

@@Wendy_de_Boer thank you! Sorry, my dyslexic brain was having a field day haha

[@HelesTyves-lc5ph]

JOE MADURIERA IS MY 4th favorite After DAVID FINCH, FRANK FRAZETTA,KIM JUNG GI. After come MARC SILVESTERY And I'm prety Shure you are his junior sister or stuff liké that. His drawings ressemble you.😂😂😂 I'm serious