Painting Spider-Man | In The Studio With Alex Ross | Full Painting Demonstration

Shop Alex's work @ alexrossart.com & SUBSCRIBE to support more regular content like this.
You've seen Alex's Marvel mural, and now we have an inside look into his process painting the mural version of Spider-Man. In this 20-minute feature Alex takes the painting from start to finish while reflecting on his work with the character over the years.
____________________________________________________
SUBSCRIBE to learn more comic book history, tutorials, demonstrations, and exclusive deals from alexrossart.com
Follow Alex @alexrossart on Facebook, IG, Twitter, and now TikTok.

[@RavenClashStudios]

I remember seeing his art work when i was 7 and i was confused if it was a photo or a painting i love his work so much

[@step2807]

Dude, same here. From the spider man 2 intro is where I first saw his work

[@realjpegmafia]

Dude same ,I remember seeing those iconic justice league and sinister 6 pieces back then and being in love with his work

[@TheComicBookReport]

SAME

[@HelloLoxo]

Ay I've seen your shorts before! There pretty good​@@TheComicBookReport

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

I read Kingdom Come in my 20s and it looked real to me too. Even this Spider-Man that he paints, the finish product looks so realistic. It's like a picture from the live action Spider-Man

[@forbiddencolor]

I just love the little details in Alex Ross' art like 11:55 where you can see the webs on Spider-Man's forearms are slightly misaligned indicating that he's wearing gloves and that his suit is not just one singular piece. Things like that make it feel so much more alive.

[@azri8415]

same goes with the mask if you look closely

[@forbiddencolor]

@@azri8415 Yup!

[@Shome2049]

You can also the the lips!!! That's what I miss in movie versions and game, lips are like non existent.

[@Blackfeet]

Hasn't it always been drawn like that? How else would he get into his suit. Even in the cartoons this is done.

[@ericknopf2109]

I love how Ross doesn’t apologize for not painting these characters like they’re on steroids, or have implants. He paints the anatomy as it would actually look. He doesn’t show the cut muscles through the costumes, he paints the costumes like people actually wearing clothing.

[@futurestoryteller]

That's a funny way to look at it, considering his opinion on superhero costumes is that they're "symbolically nude." He's said he depicts superhero costumes to be as form-fitting as possible for that reason.

[@mpeacraft8585]

I’m glad as well that he paints the creases and folds on the clothing. It never made sense to me reading comic book heroes where you can see all the muscles and veins despite wearing costumes. I guess it’s to show off anatomy.

[@danrazART]

@@futurestoryteller hi, you are misinterpreting somewhat. >He paints them as real people wearing real costumes or cos play. >His analysis is that the genre of comic book SUPER HEROES is mainly showing human body in best form possible. Truth is that the Comic super heroes ARE body painted nude bodies with least amount of covering to hide its features.

[@futurestoryteller]

@@danrazART I don't know that you really articulated a distinction in a way that I understand. My takeaway has tended to be that - based on his interpretation of superhero costumes - the only reason he doesn't do them up like bodypaint is that wouldn't quite suit the realist style he's always going for.

[@danrazART]

@@futurestoryteller Apologies. Still based on interviews he has given and his art style, that can not be deduced whatever your comments are somehow implying. He prefers a classical style. A classical approach to things. His ideals of beauty especially in human forms are classical. He doesn't seem interested in body paints at all. IF he had been then he would find any excuse to do these and we would see in his work. I think he wants to do human characters in real stitched clothes and costumes. even the tech he designs is based on classical movie-style simplistic and rustic.

[@jomatuazon]

holy shit the amount of detail on his silver surfer drawing sadly being covered mostly on the mural saddens me

[@rafaelteodoro5687]

Right???? That looks amazing!

[@Palmieres]

Search for the cover of Marvels #3, where the Silver Surfer is depicted reflecting New York and the flames of a flying Johnny Storm. It's one of the first pieces I saw by Alex Ross, and it also depicts my favourite Marvel character, so it's definitely a favourite. In fact, just search for paintings of the Silver Surfer by Ross, he has made quite a few of them and they're all incredible.

[@devonogrady6403]

Hands down my favorite comic book artist ever. His work in Kingdom Come and his cover artwork is untouchable and iconic.

[@Shome2049]

12:35 Alex Ross is the only artist to show Spider-Man with lips. He clearly favours realism over style. That alone makes him my favorite artist.

[@TheMastermind729]

I really appreciate you for staying true to the iconic designs, the MCU is just fucking up everything so at least through your art kids can see how these characters were meant to look

[@TheMastermind729]

Thanks for doing justice once again to my favorite character of all time from age 4 till I die

[@mattline76]

Love his artwork. That's exactly how I see the marvel characters if they were to come to life. Very Norman Rockwell style

[@fishingwithrick3991]

I love the classic costumes. Ross is a master.

[@spideyfan6441]

I Am So Happy That Alex Will Show Full Demonstration Of SPIDEY!

[@MRSTYL-cc6sl]

Is this Alex now or an old video?

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Alex Ross is the most unique and talented comic book artist I’ve seen in an age. Pretty hard to top him. Ross and the late, great Neal Adams are probably my two favorites.

[@AllThatJuice-]

Alex Ross is the official portrait artist of super heroes

[@DennisCNolasco]

Right on Alex! Respect for these classic superheroes 👊

[@AMsports19]

You should do a series of videos like Bob Ross used to do, except with comic book characters instead of mountains

[@TheUnqualifiedNerd]

Fucking Genius.

[@kentonlittle145]

Bro

[@AlecArtComics]

Chef Kiss.

[@RobertF-]

Superman lifting up a mountain

[@lucasjustice]

Lemme just put a happy little spidey right here.

[@ghostinthegaslight]

Such a beautiful Spider-Man- the light- the fabric is glorious. So great how Spider-Man is that character who looks normal in a crouch even when Ross turns him upside down.

[@ComicPhreak]

Alex Ross, you are a treasure!

[@zeebart7523]

You're a hero Alex. I love the art you did for the Spider-Man 2 opening credits.

[@aidan2565]

Alex, I think you definitely succeeded in bringing appreciation for the original costume with the Raimi Spider-Man trilogy because of your intro credits art. Even as a kid, I loved the movie suit, but I saw your art at the beginning and thought "oh wow...that's even better." Your art is so transformative for all of these characters so I don't doubt you've instilled the values of their history in other people!

[@indranighoshal5232]

Who doesn't want to see a video by the game-changing comic artist of all time ? BTW Alex, if you are reading this, you are probably the greatest artistic inspiration I'm ever going to have, thank you so much for building a part of my childhood with your hyper-realistic comic sketches .

[@actarusmlt]

We need more artists like him. It's always a pleasure listening to him.

[@aericabison23]

Alex Ross is the GOAT of comic book artists. His characters feel so visceral, so real. I take much inspiration for my comic book artwork from him.

[@los-one]

Every Marvel movie should look and feel like an Alex Ross come to life. The lighting, the camera angles, the colors... give us our childhood imaginations come to life. Cmon

[@Cafeman_2D]

Nice video documenting Alex's thought process and and Spider-Man art. I think it was "Marvels" in the early 90's where I first saw his art and of course the realistic painting was exciting and new to view. The intro to the Spider-Man 2 film, with Elfman theme and SM1 recaps painted by Alex, very nearly choked me up at the theater - I love that! It should be done again!

[@paultuscano]

I can totally relate regarding Electric Company's Spider-Man. I can't wait to see the mural. Hopefully their will be a print for sale.

[@11Bbq]

I never would have guessed that one my favorite artists was not only so young but also has a fantastic speaking voice. Wow.

[@number1forthewin]

bring justice to the originals!. i love your works and your mindset.

[@mattjohns-mv8cl]

Alex, thank you so much for helping to preserve the classic aesthetics of these timeless characters. The way you talk about them also really resonates with me. And I love Hawkeye’s mask and classic costume too!

[@kimberlyH1984]

kingdom come is one of my favorite series of all time. i've read it 5 or 6 times. all the easter eggs in the art always blows my mind. amazing work Alex Ross

[@blackprince964]

i am a loyal admirator of you style when you drawing the characters of marvel we stay truly out of this planet because that is other art level

[@cvaldez9181]

Alex is as articulate as he is artistic. This was great to listen too and watch.

[@glaeken_molasar]

I've been waiting for video like this from Alex for years!

[@MrOnepiece14]

A classic and amazing. THE Classic, and THE Amazing. The one and only... Alex Ross.

[@elbarry7016]

Mr. Ross, I really appreciate your sharing with us your thoughts as well as your artistic methods. These are times of uncertainty and quarantine, and your words are essential to enter this vast world of design. I was 4 years old and I remember Bob Ross shows. It is no coincidence that my 2 main influences in painting, share the last name, in some way, it was already written, and you two motivate me with your videos, and literally, the imagination is the limit. You already have success, so I can only wish you a long life and prosperity.

[@micpar2]

More mind blowing Rockwelling stunning work. The Norman Rockwell of comics and of the 21st century.

[@zekesalazar7643]

I just love the angles that Alex uses, some of those any artist would basically have to use reference to get the most dynamic but also accurate and realistic shot.

[@meyelejuega3602]

Something funny about how you pictured spider-man, this is the first time i see how you look and i always pictured you like some old scary dude like Frank Miller or Alan Moore, but you actually are pretty young🤣

[@trpoihgg]

Alex Ross u r a legend among artists

[@gotchewz]

I love his work on Kingdom Come. It‘s the one graphic novel I wish they would make a movie out of

[@LuizBeater]

YES ! YES ! FINALLY !

[@eclipsesolar8345]

Finally what ? He didn't show us anything that we haven't seen before.

[@paul1780]

Moved by your art for years, your words. Happy I rediscovered your Channel. Subscribed, FINALLLYY!

[@nazaxprime]

How is it im just finding this. Sheesh. Anyway, thanks for the content Mr Ross. Been a huge fan for decades now... Man, time flies.

[@terryleeslaughter4611]

Love Alex Ross's work

[@inkstickart]

I Dont know why but seeing you hold your canvas and paint makes me happy haha

[@AM-nz6pn]

My favoueite superhero that Alex Ross draws is: Hulk. His design or arts of Hulk is for me the Best Design,especially Hulk's face!!

[@djmadmike23]

Dudes voice is soothing and hes the voice of all the 45+ guys out here who still love comics

[@Archivoschistosones]

my god, your realism is *INSANE*

[@j2hnny]

definitely like the new style of longer, more intricate videos !

[@bullseyecello]

It amazes me more that he’s talking and explain while being able to paint these details so accurately

[@henryramirez5582]

Again you are the best artist I ever seen plus I met Alex 7 years ago very very down to earth guy or I think it was more then that

[@TheSpanishzombie]

Every time i see an alex ross art piece my reaction is, holy goddamn fucking shit its incredible

[@mixabyss7744]

Alex Ross is comic book royalty. A true historian and master of the art form. Tarantino needs to a direct an Alex Ross style spiderman man movie

[@moadeeb2002]

Big fan, and I always enjoy the content, however, not quite what I expected. Just more talking about the biz, history, and process which feels sort of redundant at this point. What I would love to see is the actual physical process itself; from the moment Ross enters the studio, to the introduction of his tools and paints, to taping that specific paper onto his board, and just giving us a sense of what goes on in his head as he paints.

[@mpeacraft8585]

Same. He should do vlogs to make it more personal. I know he doesn’t run his social media presence personally but would be nice.

[@jeffkuenzli3574]

I was the same way growing up. Popeye and the Hulk were mine... Always directed my schooling twords illustration but had to take time off after i got my aassociates in "applied sciences"/ graphic arts. I never went back and only dabled in cincepts just to get the idea down on paper but unfortunately thats it... Ppl who known me since childhood say this should have been my life....😒. Im a huge fan of your work and ideas, and you hit the nail on the head with refurring to the admiration of others artist work lol☺. Congratulations on your successes my friend.☺👍👍👍👍

[@mwj9433]

He is on another plane when it comes to his artwork geez louise

[@Ue_niverse]

My favorite artist rn, a god at art

[@aztro.99]

you as well as your amazing art are both very honest, your work genuinely calms me which is sometime i rarely experience in visual media. :)

[@jlauritsen]

Man i miss reading comics, read alot of both Marvel and DC books over the years, but Spider-Man was the character that made me love comics, i read almost every Spider-Man story from the beginning up untill One More Day, that story just broke my love for comics. Since i probaly read about 5 Spider-Man books the rest have been 10 Dark Horse Star Wars, but i just can´t get into it again, i hope i one day will again, might just need to start reading the classics again.

[@atilab99draws58]

alex is what he's doing with the characters, i don't really understand how but i just feel it, i first saw his Batman and for me it's The Batman

[@patatitopo7631]

Amazing video ! I would love to see an Alex Ross full documentary on dvd/blu-ray like Drew Suzan did with his work on Hellboy, I think a lot of people would buy it

[@assassingio9847]

I could watch him paint for hours.

[@TheTyroofToriyama]

11:32 Is a good point and for his comics we'd want it but it would clash with Cap during Avengers films. It's just cool since we've learned more now. The Raimi suit is massively different to the classic one but still is truly Spider-Man made extra detailed for his cinematic debut. I feel like now the audiences have learned to accept even less detailed designs we could lean towards something extra classic, more nostalgic than we realize, like the suit Miles has in ITSV, a pyjama walmart costume that gradually transforms into the Universal suit, then something like Hammond's into Ross' design them Tasm 1 and forward from there into something classic but unique.

[@boywithamask801]

Alex ross your art is amazing

[@Vipermecha]

Wow, and to think the very first Alex Ross cover I have seen and eventually owned was DC's Kingdom Come #1-4 back in '96, one my most beloved comics till this day.

[@nic5833]

The GOAT comic artist without a doubt!

[@LATVERIAN1]

Alex; I'm a HUGE fan of your incredible art. And you only improve (*if that's even possible*) in time. My question: "Is there any chance you'll be selling individual life-size posters, of at least a few of these characters, from this mural"?? The ones you'd done, with DC (*a few years back*), were really fantastic as well, but they still weren't quite life-sized. I recently completed a life-long quest for the elusive "GRAIL" 6 FT Spider-Man poster from the 1960s. To have a life-sized Spidey, Cap, Thor, ect. of these masterpieces would be the thrill of a lifetime. Please consider, and thank you so much for bringing these amazing characters to life since the 1st issue of "MARVELS". I may roll, but you rock. Godspeed always.

[@dead0ntime]

He sells his original art for like $1,000.

[@Carwyn.Morris]

The Joy of Painting ...Super heroes with Alex Ross

[@HCR---]

Incredible what this guy do.

[@WhatsAHandleMyNameIsJoe]

I love your style so nostalgic

[@leomunhoz3021]

Thank you for this video, Alex!!!

[@zaldydrawingpainting495]

I like the most during the detailed process👍👍👍👍👍

[@laguy8181]

Such beautiful work. I’m always in awe watching you. Thank you for sharing.

[@405tygadacat]

You are watching a master at work

[@hidosage]

Amazing alex just amazing

[@artmienz3077]

Must take notes, this should be very interesting. Alex Ross you're a great inspiration to me.

[@juansandoval9235]

such an inspiration, just had to draw while listening to you. thank you man!

[@Thebearwithnoname]

There! Now there should be no more mystery about Mr. Ross's process. He's laid it out countless times from the paper he uses to the type of pencils. The rest is up to us now to go out and make great art we can be proud to share with the world!

[@KillerTacos54]

I’ve been waiting for this video for ages haha

[@dead0ntime]

I would love a fully drawn Alex Ross series. It doesn’t even have to be another Kingdom Come, it can be something original but I want something!

[@midnightcat6116]

Omg 😳 If i had his talent, i don’t know 🤷‍♀️ what i would do with myself 😂

[@olegtherussianbear991]

Truly remarkable

[@chicodecoster]

I'm so impressed!! Thanks for sharing.

[@raijinmeister]

Amazing.

[@DarkArynLand]

Incredibile art. I love your work.

[@alanbernini72]

Excelent work!

[@Rosa-tn4kx]

Desenhos fabulosos. Amei!!! Parabéns.

[@labronmadden]

im collecting these now,,,,amazing covers

[@A_Oda27]

this is the coolest guy in the world

[@gabrielwatts5133]

Just amazing, phenomenal artist.

[@reddchan]

First read Kingdom Come 20+ years ago, very special to me. After that I aways remember whenever I am pleasantly surprised when I come across his work like sam raimi’s spiderman, m. night’s unbreakable, dc vs mk etc. Thrilled his channel has been active and pushing out content. Disney+ & HBOmax should beg him to do a motion comic series. Or he should get the rights to old radio dramas and adapt those into a motion comic for Netflix. Alex Ross presents The Shadow starring Orson Welles.

[@ressucitation]

More Spider Man, more more more!!!

[@MeasAgun]

Can't wait!!!

[@geumaranca]

saya takjub dengan karyanya pertama kali membaca kingdom come 20 tahun yang lalu, sampai sekarang aku belajar style nya

[@princenamor1939]

They need to release life-size wall decals of those figures. That Hank McCoy Beast would look great on my wall.

[@Connorgallus]

Hank Mccoy

[@Mr.Auternick_006]

i love this realistic way!

[@gabrielsatter]

I swear that must be dang near an inch thick. That is some mega layering.

[@ahmad55]

Peter Parker not having long hair makes more sense when you remember that he’s a nerd who works for the man (J.J. Jameson)

[@HectorRivera01]

Yeahh!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BlueEyesWhiteCinnamonRoll]

Red and black spidey. Man of culture

[@ψευδάνερ]

you are the best sir thank you for this videos

[@LoreLord-]

I rarely seek out artists but when i saw your paintings of green lantern (favorite character) i had to know who you were and how the hell it was done