The EASY WAY to Draw HARD POSES

[@ProkoTV]

Check out the rest of the premium course for more character design help along with other lessons taught by Marvel artists showing you how to create a comic - proko.com/marvel

[@rickraydubs]

If I had the money lol, really killer steal of a price too. I'm just broke. 🤣

[@KoalArts]

Ryan is insanely talented, you can tell the years of work he’s put in to getting to his level

[@RarebitFiends]

This is true, he was one of the best young artists at early Image/Wildstorm, and it's only been upward an onward from there. Incredible illustrator.

[@sly8108]

He's a super nice guy too. I had the pleasure of speaking to him at a convention and was willing to share knowledge on his artwork.

[@EuntaeHwang]

@@RarebitFiends how many comic copies did he sold if he's an incredible illustrator?

[@RarebitFiends]

@@EuntaeHwang What a strange question. I don't have an exact number for you, but his career started when hot Wildstorm books could sell 100,000 copies or more per issue. He's been in the industry for around 30 years too, so my guess would be the number is in the millions or tens of millions by now.

[@TheoryXIX]

This actually helps so much with foreshortening as well, it's not even in the title of the video but it's there. Just show how much of a great teacher he is.

[@drBenyy]

For some reason Ryan Benjamin's videos always teach me the most

[@ProkoTV]

He's a solid teacher and has only gotten better at it, the more videos and workshops he's done over the years.

[@MohamedSAID-vt6ko]

I haven’t drawn in a long time. I had lost my motivation for a personal reason. But when I see your fine work and your pencil strokes, I feel stimulated. I suddenly want to come back. It’s thanks to you! If I hadn’t seen that video, I wouldn’t have been able to get through it today. Thank you ! I loved the video ! 🦋

[@nathanhittle348]

I'm a self-taught artist and my drawing improved SO MUCH when I started "drawing loose" as Ryan says around 2:00. What I've found is that 75% of the time, by keeping things loose, forms and shapes and lines will actually reveal THEMSELVES to you, and then it's just as easy as locking them in.

[@Punkcherry]

Currently trying to get used to this. I can FEEL it just looking at him do it. I need to just let my fingers flow so I can ultimately get the image I want.

[@queenofpents3442]

Reveals themselves to you is correct. I know exactly what you mean and its such a great feeling! Drawing loosely helps you not commit and flow and then once you find what you're looking for, u can lock in.

[@hypnosigils]

i'm loving this series! i used to, religiously, always start placing the head, but mr. Ryan made me realize that, by starting with the core/torso, i get better dynamic and interesting poses, I just had to learn/adapt to place the head later. thank you very much for these video lessons, they are amazing ❤

[@jayantnb]

Just thanks!

[@crypticscrutiny1153]

Such an extremely talented individual. Was mesmerized and captivated the entire time. Have been drawing for as long as I can remember. I'm 38 now and have never had any formal training so I'm trying to catch up. This has been enlightening and gives me motivation/inspiration to continue crafting and refining my own talent. Thank you!

[@head_on_clouds]

You dropped this video just in time😭🙏🏼

[@ProkoTV]

Glad it found you at the right moment! 🫡

[@kerhabplays]

Proko always in time🙏

[@Tbone_Crusader]

Exactly lol.😀..Like some Holy Spirit of art and skill ,circling throughout unseen realm..and give us knowledge in the right moment

[@NekzLvL]

​@@ProkoTV Do you have any tips with art style?

[@ProkoTV]

@@NekzLvL I'm not exactly sure what you mean? Our biggest recommendation with style is to let it come naturally as you gain skill. Trying to develop a style early on can be something that really works for some people. But a LOT of people can end up missing out on technical proficiency because their style hides their lack of knowledge and they're not forced to improve or can even become a thing that they use as an excuse for not building up their technical knowledge. No one will be able to decide that balance for you. Gaining technical skill in drawing and then applying the stylization works more often than banking on just developing style.

[@UNEMPLOYEDSENSEI]

Yo I loved that he said learning 3D helped him to illustrate in 2D. I was like “Yesss!” Literally watching blender tutorials recently taught me to start thinking like I’m walking around the scene… “and what goes where, and what should be carved out here, etc”. my drawings look so much more 3-dimensional now! And that really is the aim of 2D illustration-to look 3-dimensional. Not flat

[@alphabetsandmore8000]

Never really looked at hero art but decided to watch this video and got a new appreciation of what goes into making this images. Ryan does an amazing demonstration. Not my field of interest as far as me creating this field but will look at any hero art I see with respect for the process. Ryan is Soooo talented.

[@_blaze_9045]

This is absolutely the most insanely well made art video I’ve ever watched, he’s an extremely good teacher and explains things in a very digestible way, I will never forget this and I love all the tips I’ve learned

[@ProkoTV]

Dang! Thanks!

[@dynamitedrawingwithjesse9235]

I wish they could make a course about 20 hours long just watching you guys draw all the super heros over and over and over just like this one. Awesome.

[@ProkoTV]

We're far from the end of this course and it's at almost 19 hours of lessons! Your wish is granted!

[@thealphaoozaru7755]

I can approach drawing different and diverse characters now! This video is so dope :) You gotta not just draw what you visualize from the character, but what you feel from the character. What feeling does it give you? You gotta find that and THATS how everything else will fall into place.

[@chiptenor]

Excellent, Ryan. Wonderful rendering, as always, along with your expert and thoughtful commentary. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@Moses-l6s]

Man I love your work I'm a disabled artist and you've helped me so much as can't afford college university keep it real and stay safe all ya get my respect

[@hritviknijhawan1737]

Watching this video currently, brilliant video for sure. I could relate so much with acting out the pose in the mirror since that's what I do myself when I'm unsure of the pose I want, as well as the thing about eyes. Eyes are my favorite part of the artwork, what you show in the entire artwork-the face, primarily the eyes can capture it all, as I see it. Keep these videos up Proko!

[@kingyos6710]

Wow!! I wish I had this channel 20 years ago!! Amazing! Easy to understand too!!

[@Inkingman-mb8ov]

Thanks, Ryan and the whole Proko team!

[@fandeandreaarruti]

Awesome teacher. I'm glad I understand a lot of what he's explaining. Now, the application is another story, haha.

[@ProkoTV]

We believe in you! Thanks for liking the video ❤️

[@Hum0ng0us]

Locking in the chest area and core by drawing with your Whole Arm!!! Just adds a beautiful kinda loose flow to the pose. As an Animator, I still get a kick out of seeing people do that well.

[@jayallison2468]

artists are next level man. more ppl should be encouraged to have an artists mind imagine how the world would be

[@Thollis1987]

Ryan is very talented, and he really breaks down his methods of drawing comic book characters very well.❤

[@johnnyguzman6888]

your hand moves very gracefully. i learned alot by watching the way you hold yout pencil. thank you for sharing techniques with all of us

[@joshuajimenez6585]

I love this method that you have, I’ve been doing art for 30 plus years already and yet I’m still learning, no matter how good you are, the key to learning and keep learning is to know nothing but keep learning if that makes sense…

[@danielmerrique]

Really comprehensive tutorial! Awesome breakdown! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@theELchiguiro]

I am currently doing an illustration for an online contest and the information in this video came to me like a godsend.

[@sgcbs5078]

Definitely agree with all of your tips keep feeding the art world there’s lessons within lessons cause every artist has some kind of perspective that helps them so thanks for this 🙏🏿

[@RarebitFiends]

All these Ryan Benjamin tutorials are so awesome, thank you to Proko and Mr. Benjamin! I think I am going to pull the trigger on the course as soon as I can afford to (between jobs at the moment).

[@ProkoTV]

Glad you're liking them! Good luck with the job hunt.

[@Quantum3695]

Thousands of hours worth of drawings, yet makes it look so easy. Excellent work.

[@jasonmilam9080]

This might be my all time favorite YT video, thank you!

[@mia2art]

Fantastic guide on drawing hard poses! 💪🎨 I really appreciate the easy-to-follow techniques and tips you shared. It’s so helpful to see how you break down complex poses into manageable steps. Thanks for making this challenging aspect of drawing more accessible and less intimidating! 👏🖌

[@Buddhabellie]

So fun to watch you work. Awesome awesome awesome

[@JoeyStrombolli]

I just finished studying arm anatomy a week ago this vid is a huge help as I am learning the hands next! Thank you Proko 😁

[@idfungus]

Ryan is an art-god. This video is pure gold

[@dannyc8876]

Man you are TALENT personified

[@Kira14ish]

Oh My gosh.... This is like a revelation to me😱♥️

[@joostino]

you actually explain everything so well

[@gyulailevi]

This Guy is on a higher level, absolutely amazing...

[@Bapak_lekleng]

Thank you, because of your tricks I can more easily draw poses that were previously difficult for me😊

[@DeeVanfeld]

This is teaching me a lot. Thank you Mr. Ryan Benjamin 💜

[@egwars3]

I started doing something similar recently, but I hadn't seen it get recommended, so I thought this was a crutch. This is really reassuring

[@VulCitres]

Love this Ryan ❤ I'm getting back into drawing recently and needed a refreshed 😅

[@SimpleSlave]

Love your work in Phantom Guard. Glad you're still around doing your thing. 👍

[@62LeftyBlues]

Great video! Appreciate the breaking down of your style and your perspective on how to get to the end result! Awesome!

[@dshepard05]

Great breakdown of the thought process behind the pose / positioning / style and structure. I got a lot out of this.

[@jmydn2]

I've been using Photoshop as my go-to "pencil" for at least 10yrs in my career. this looks like magic to me lol. If you can draw/render hands from memory you're basically an X-Man to me lmao.

[@Lorax_The]

7:55 facts! even for realism, then the character just comes to life

[@bigshorty4855]

I personally drew like this as well. There was a time when I could pretty consistently draw without using these steps (early 20's to late 20's) drawing it directly like that Korean artist. Funny thing about drawing, you keep improving as long as you do it. When you don't, you actually lose your skills. People that don't know what you were capable of might be impressed, but to me myself it feels amateurish. Basically drew from 5 years old till late 20's (Basically all I did during class, otherwise I was getting into trouble...😅). It's almost been 15 years since I've really drawn (Basically since I've stopped school). Started out with superheroes and transformers/robotech, then turtles. Afterwards pretty much nothing but fighting game characters (mainly snk/capcom), making either portraits, a character art, or something like a cover. Always drew with either a ballpoint pen or fillingpen(?). Really miss drawing and thinking about drawing again, but time is not abundant enough 😅.

[@DuendeTortuga]

Great video, I wouldn't call it the "easy way" but more of a practical approach, for instance by using simplified shapes to build our pose, l really like how he explains his process though, seems like a great teacher, thanks for sharing!

[@lisaroberts8556]

Hulk is soo much Fun to Draw! 🤩

[@zoeegri4859]

You just inspired me big time, I finally have the creative juices to start my project

[@darlalathan6143]

I like how you teach life hacks for drawing hard poses!

[@g187um]

it was a kid on a airforce base along time ago that use to amaze me with his drawing skills ..this reminds me of that

[@rafaelmarcos9733]

I loved his shading technique, I'll try to apply from now on too. Great video btw.

[@sumdawg]

thanks for this tutorial bro your imagination is amaze like you see how's it work every part of body even the shadow

[@kennynyc1555]

Love the Hulk , Love the Drawing and Lesson as well

[@PoppinPortraits]

The shading is the most important aspect, hands down. There’s no depth without it and amazing depth when used well. I generally draw without outlining, arguably I shade art into existence then add a tad of detail at the end, if I must!

[@MaximMelamed]

Bro you're so good! This is what I always pictured when I said I wanna draw well.

[@sadrecliner7201]

Ryan Benjamin amazes me with his work! Great video!

[@tosteson1]

Ryan is a great teacher

[@madurandoafuerza6122]

Omg but how to shade is everything, love you guys, great job. Hope to have more videos, 😺 Ryan Benjamin 💪 you are awesome

[@druzicka2010]

it's always unbelievable seeing a cartoonist working. It's like in comic book shows. i love that. Thanks. 😊

[@MoneyMetalsMore]

7:25 to answer the question the hulk as just large blobby shapes, that’s just Baymax from big hero 6

[@LipTalk-s2p]

Great video!!! Straight to the point and made it easy

[@male20yearsold]

This video is so brain oriented, it's so well made and clear.

[@buddhatx9438]

This dude drawing is a beast !

[@samucaeosmano9207]

This is a really good video he really went through a lot of my personal questions

[@mu8556]

this is very helpful, thanks Ryan

[@MrJayson204]

So inspiring watching Ryan work!

[@jerryaubill163]

Glad I found your channel. Incredible, this is so helpful. I struggle with hands, fingers, faces.

[@thepopo592]

Its very nice of him to make this tutorial for greg land and rob liefeld

[@warods]

Your video has so much value i hope to be as good as you one day. Thnk you for sharing

[@LearnComicsWithPancake]

As a fellow coloured pencil sketcher I always appreciate a Ryan Benjamin video! :)

[@ProkoTV]

Col-Erase pencils are fantastic for sketching!

[@DanUtabara]

I can watch Ryan Benjamin draw all day man 😮‍💨

[@dynamicasart]

Perfect timing! This is great info.

[@NavajoNinja]

I drew for years off and on. Then i drew nothing but head-torso-hip for 3 months and my characters and art got soooo mucb better.

[@marcianocastillo3511]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH MR.PROKO IS SURROUNDED FOR EXCELLENT SOLDIERS GRACIAS

[@eddielonghair]

this is great and you're drawing my fav character

[@brycetheoddball]

This is correct. You can’t overthink things like this. The big forms are KEY! It’s all to make it more simple for the artist to do their job.

[@Zeneditz4k]

Props to Ryan👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaellindberg84]

Ryan kicks all kinds of butt so thanks for having him back on the channel. The internet warps how much “real time” a piece like this takes and it’s hard for an amateur like me to judge. So, how long did this take or would take if Ryan wasn’t teaching during?

[@ProkoTV]

Ryan is a very fast artist, even in our experience with so many artists. He can easily knock out a piece like this within 15-20 minutes, even with some light discussion happening during. But the speed other artists draw at is not a good metric for quality, something to compare yourself against or even a goal to aim for. He's built himself up over a career of working this way after learning strong art fundamentals that allow him to freehand and do art jazz with mistakes he may make along the way

[@AnnapurnaEnjoyer]

such a great artist I love his videos

[@JohnZBaeZ]

I knew the artist was going to be Ryan Benjamin. He draws accurate and fast

[@sgtzomie787]

Man i love your technique to draw ive been practicing that technique

[@DT__CREATES]

Amazing Hulk drawing!! thanks for tutorial...

[@derrickmartin2192]

Thank you for this. ❤the lessons .

[@theperfectloaf]

You can tell this is someone who knows their craft incredibly deeply. How? He's more concerned with pretty much everything else except the actual mechanics of drawing (though those are sprinkled in for us to see, too!): story, action, vibe, feeling, emotion, etc.

[@JeromeProductions]

Yep! He’s long gone with the basics

[@MOHAMED7astanak]

thats how to DO it! well done! ⚔

[@michaelcannon2157]

Thank you for your time and your help

[@samgo.94]

nice work

[@serthiag7373]

Well marvel rivals just got a leak and the game art looks AMAZING so a marvel style guide is unbelievably well timed

[@PoppinPortraits]

Now that’s a valuable tutorial! ❤

[@IzikDigitalArt]

I watched this twice (listened once at work and after I viewed it)

[@antares_the]

Incredible.

[@imonhari2811]

Ryan is the best drawing teacher out there on KZbin! However, I do have a question - once you finish drawing with pencil and have your shadowed areas marked out, do you ink the shadows or deal with them later when colouring in by using darker shades of the colour?

[@ProkoTV]

The fully inked larger areas are called "spot blacks" and are usually marked in the pencil stage with an X inside the enclosed shape that will be filled in. They're usually filled in at the same time as the rest of the inking, though there are definitely some situations in the rise of digital coloring and REALLY fast turnaround times for a comic where artists have had to save even that small amount of time when inking their own work, left an X in there and let the colorist handle it. But this is the smallest fraction of even 1% of all comic art ever made.

[@imonhari2811]

@@ProkoTV That makes a lot of sense - thank you!

[@akaBoG]

Love your videos. Great tips.

[@ProkoTV]

Thanks!

[@RayfieldA]

What I really love about this Hulk drawing is that he didn't Overly "Muscularize" him! So many comic artists draw Hulk with too much muscle definition. This drawing has more energy and how Hulk might look while in motion! Just the right amount of detail.

[@samankucher5117]

very informative and awesome drawing by mr Benjamin :3

[@manbat]

Lookin' good Ryan!