Jim Lee - How to draw Superhero Anatomy and Dynamic Figures

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[@joeblankenship377]

I wish KZbin and these Jim Lee videos had existed when I was 10 years old. I'd probably be a comic book artist by now.

[@namisayshi212]

It ain't too late yet

[@rprimm]

You’re alive Joe? No reason you can’t do it now except the reasons you make and accept.

[@cheriewi7874]

For sure it's never too late.. I've just started drawing.. have fun and give yourself permission to dream and fly high

[@littleviewscom]

for real!

[@justinhunt4767]

Get going

[@beet1ej3]

His "simple" sketches always blow me away. Wish we could clone Jim and have him teach at every art school

[@gotohellaaron]

This guy's a genius. I wish I could've taken a course about this stuff in high school. Art classes aren't the same thing, they're usually talking about paintings and stuff.

[@powerwegy]

@Randominator It appears that you have too much time on your hands.

[@powerwegy]

@@pdubby Grapes are fun

[@datbitchkeepingitreal6712]

Randominator if this was School sure.

[@misterNicarus]

highschool, or the one I went to, did "not" teach this kind of thing, it was the basics of art, like drawing still-life and paints, etc.... :( Even college doesn't always teach you what you would like to learn the most and you end up paying big time for that.

[@JohnSmith-yd5wq]

My high school art class taught me NOTHING. I learned how to draw from Jim LEE and David Finch.

[@xlrouge]

This is the ComicBook version of Leonardo daVinci teaching how to paint

[@XOREGOX]

At this time of this comment (mine), your comment should have been liked 76,765 times.

[@skadooshly]

Wilson Studios that’s Alex Ross lol

[@flamingtacos2900]

give this man an Oscar

[@crablord7934]

@@skadooshly Yeah Ross's painting is extremely refined.

[@JohnSmith-yd5wq]

@@skadooshly Alex Ross has a completely different style.

[@littleviewscom]

Most insightful tips on how to visualize body movement I've ever been exposed to. Since watching this, I created a dozen quick sketches and one nailed the action I visualized simply by relating the chest and pelvis positions.

[@JohnSmith-zf1lq]

Check out Bridgeman's Constructive Anatomy

[@jeutdraw3021]

my drawing kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm6eISDiL2VhJo

[@howiedick6857]

I've never seen anyone draw so quickly and accurately. Jim is a fucking savage

[@garrettrichardson1915]

Check out Kim Jung gi, Peter Han and Carl kopinski

[@chasemaxwell]

Jim IS the modern day Jack Kirby. No one else has been so influential in the field of modern comics.

[@jerriustate9638]

*when he started drawing the stick in the figure's hand* Me: Oh God, yes. Please be Daredevil. *starts drawing the D's on the chest* Me: YESSSS!!!!

[@andrewbloxon1495]

0:42 Jim Lee? More like Gym Lee.

[@johnnymultitasking7689]

Hahahaha

[@MrNewguy456]

Literally laughed out loud!

[@HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN]

BOOOOOO!!!! 👎😡🐂💩🗑🐑

[@andrewbloxon1495]

@@HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN fair nuf

[@andrewbloxon1495]

@GOD OF ART Fair

[@TheMercBass]

*shows the basic shapes of chest* :Okay *Immediately draws other parts of the body* :WAITTTTT

[@dijjo]

* crying in amazement while feeling extremely inspired* I will learn the way.. I will.....

[@684avatar]

This takes time to learn. A lot of time and actual love for it. Don’t do it for the wrong reasons.

[@pasjan1183]

amani mango what are the wrong reasons?

[@Nobodynumber1]

@@684avatar I don't think anyone could do it for wrong readons. I mean it's not a job that makes alot of money and fame. Everyone draws cuz they love it

[@GodParticleZero]

That guy in the back is creeping me out

[@nephildevil]

he's watching silently from the distance and thinking about murder, like a stalker :D

[@kingslavd661]

I think that's a figure of Jim Gordon.

[@AhtuMondello]

Pretty sure it's "Flat Ronnie." Ronnie the limo driver from the Stern show. Howard has the same standee in his studio. Just another way to stay young and I dig it.

[@KrishnaKumar-mi3qi]

Yeah...........looks like Jim Gordon.

[@TheBabro93]

it creeped me out too tbh xD

[@missiontobeaman3111]

This guy is a genius. Makes it look easy.

[@kxmode]

Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Two of my favorite comic book artists of all time! This is an absolute treat to watch and learn! :)

[@mr.b5069]

You have to be in awe at Jim’s incomparable work ethic - such confidence with every line

[@doctirdaddy4876]

seeing that guy in the back at 6:13 scared the hell out of me at 3am

[@19Reese87]

Randomly came across this channel.... was not disappointed!! 😌😌😌

[@jotun5383]

Jim Lee is made 100 % of awesomeium :)

[@kwasib-r2434]

*Jim Lee draws ribcage* Me: Huh, it looks like chest armour Jim: It's like chest armour

[@troydorr4867]

Even after seeing your artwork in comic books for many, many years now. I'm still blown away by how easy you make it look. I've been an artist ever since I could hold a pencil. And only recently have I really begun to pull my ability together. And it's because of watching your videos! Thanks Jim Lee!

[@troyc333]

Jim doesn't owe us an apology for anything. I appreciate him taking the time and effort to explain how it's done.

[@kperez3870]

Even the most basic draft Jim Lee does is Master Piece! Love his work (especially in Punisher War Journal).

[@HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN]

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@AhtuMondello]

Thank you so much for posting these. Eye opening. So much comprehensive knowledge. Lee is a cool dude.

[@fergallawlor1353]

The dynamics of his pencil work are awesome, beautiful sketches that seem to just appear from nowhere.

[@artbymiwsher]

How amazing and helpful is this! Especially love the line at the beginning about learning off anatomy (alone) not being enough to pull these off- that's what I've learnt for myself as well.

[@ELKFILMZ]

Great technique and breakdown thanks, wasn't expecting the flat Ronnie that's awesome.

[@matthewgresham7060]

Jim has always been my favorite comic book artist. I wish he would come out with an art/ drawing book

[@martyadamski6920]

Real happy i stumbled across this!!! I couldn't believe it when i read that Jim Lee is giving are lessons, unbelievable. I can't stop smiling as i watch them. Thanks!!

[@moonknight5588]

Jim's voice calms me, thank you Jim for this course🙏

[@bobdylan1968]

Your videos are so relaxing. I love how your mic pics up the pencil. Always been a big fan. Love that you take the time to do these.

[@Riverfilly153]

Damn it 😂. You make it look so easy. You’re incredible. I’m in art school and I have a hard time loosening up in my work, it takes me entirely too long to lay out a pose let alone a finish. Bravo. Just saw you the other day on Fatman Beyond, and while you’ve been here all along, I just now figured out you had a channel. You’ve got yourself another subscriber, this is treasure trove of knowledge. Thank you for your wisdom and experience Jim. Keep up the good work.

[@ThoughT73]

This just xploded in my head. First body I draw after watching this was like WAY easier to get right. THANKS!

[@HansKaramottoBonsai]

Thanks, master for explaining so magically what is important in any flat art form, the impression of movement and dept...just amazing! 👏👏👏 Cheers, Hans van Meer.

[@roman2011]

Wow! I really feel like a superstar following this lesson. Thanks again for upping my game another level.

[@aneebkhan7470]

Beautiful thing is, The Legend is teaching us ... you are the best Sir Jim Lee .

[@alphazee1563]

this is great. I've loved Jim lee's art since I was old enough to understand comics. my friends and I would always argue the "best" comic artist for various reasons. and even though all the different styles out there are magnificent in their own right, Jim Lee was always my #1 choice. superb.

[@emjaeflores2142]

6:10 Scared the sh*t out of me

[@jes7401]

Emjae Flores lmao

[@uneazypolarb7691]

I have watched many tutorials but this one, has been the one which helped me the most. Jim Lee's art is my favourite, his tutorials are very simple and informative. If anyone is interested in learning more about drawing comic book characters, I recommend that you look up every Jim Lee tutorial you can find.

[@Stevenfun]

Listening to Jim Lee explain super complex stuff simply is my ASMR.

[@jemuel_m]

I really hope that one day I'll be able to draw as good as Jim Lee

[@tophert6368]

Great stuff! Love that RM cameo in the background. Met Jim Lee in 1990 at a mini con In downtown SF near EMB. Was trying to get him to notice my art but he was getting hounded. Some guy named Bob Harras was giving me props for my art but I was paying too much attention to Jim Lee. What a dummy I was. Suzanne Gaffney and Whilce Portacio were also there.

[@fslayer1290]

Aaaaaand once again, with this technique, Jim Lee has shown why he is a hero! My hero!

[@GoblinLord]

I think the really cool thing is even if you just take his guidelines like how he does the pelvis or how he does pentagonal hands, if you actually use all his tips, even if your rendering is different or the eyes aren't the same or w/e, you can still capture a similar feeling to Jim Lee's work

[@TheIconBrown]

Jim Lee is hands down the best comic ever artists

[@adamdesanti6713]

First time I've seen the Legend sketch in real-time or speak, after being a fan of his work for 30 years. All I've seen is his picture and incredible artwork. Fascinating. What an absolute legend.

[@gremlincomicsllc3126]

Thanks Jim Lee I needed to understand how to draw in the shadows when I draw in a comic book way .

[@xy2533]

Hi Jim! Loving your series, serious long time fan, don't quite idolise you (creepy!), but you, humberto, and a bunch of others are my linework heroes, I stare at pages for 15 minutes at a time without realising. Any-hoo, just followed this one over a few hours or so, lots of breaks from chronic fatigue, but improving rapidly. Haven't drawn in years and missed the basics at school (they just didn't teach it) so LOVING this! Thanks for the masterclass for FREE, who knew?!?

[@Emberthal]

I am watching and studying everyday. Thank you very much.

[@gitboxer2000]

Pure gold. Simple but essential knowledge. Thanks Jim!

[@jeutdraw3021]

I try kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm6eISDiL2VhJo

[@johnduarte5774]

Jim could just draw with his eyes close and still will look amazing. Thanks for all the tips they are awesome

[@skygroover6692]

Wow that's been very helpful. This is my first how to video on drawing. I've always had natural talent when it comes to drawing but this video has helped take my work to another level

[@RyanSingerArt]

Love the "Ronnie the Limo driver" in the background!!

[@antonioblanco3086]

AMAZING!!! Thanks for teaching us! Master!

[@ArtOdarp]

Thank you for this tutorial! I love it!!! Jim Lee, you are a genius!!!

[@billiedeadkid3374]

Amazing. Jim Lee is a legend.

[@shiwarkacharya6509]

Please keep doing more of these videos, these tips help a lot!!

[@dulcevasquez7322]

I've always been into comics and drawing but in high school and college it was all sports for me, now that i cant really play anymore, (shoulder) You have inspired me to draw more. Thanks.

[@lampin66]

i know that I am a lowly person who means nothing, but I just wanted to say that you have always been my 100% favorite artist of all time. You are the person I wanted to e when I ws a kid. You're work will live forever., and Thank you for all of your decades of prenominal work

[@TheCarpentersSon]

Thank you for your patience to teach so many of us.

[@notmyrodrick9762]

Seeing jim lee with a headset on makes me so happy

[@jeutdraw3021]

chek my drawing kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm6eISDiL2VhJo

[@christiantherullerofthemul7145]

Thank you this helped me alot with more or less sketching it out and how to make a dynamic pose thank you

[@TheBoris178]

I actually follow both reference it was amazing to hear it from a pro well not everyone on this day have little sister's ballerina always jumping and dancing and don't forget the action figures collection the rubber band detail just caught me off guard you make me travel on your personal time machine those was priceless days thanks for your inspirational time

[@KWOKAROTTO]

Awesome advice and a good lesson on how to improve. I will try and implement these techniques and I'm sure given time I can get better at drawing human anatomy. Thanks for the helpful video. :)

[@OdinsxRightXEye]

Fascinating video. Pretty sure there was an audible "click" inside my drawing brain while watching. Can't wait to try this out! Thanks, Jim!

[@jeutdraw3021]

I try kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm6eISDiL2VhJo

[@g.s.mancilla241]

This was great stuff Mr Lee. You simplified the way of making the process. Thank you sir.

[@jeutdraw3021]

I try kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm6eISDiL2VhJo

[@rochesteraka]

I learned so much from this. Its funny how everything seems so obvious after someone shows it to you

[@alexmarriott192]

I love how Jim Lee can draw all of this in Marker and not mess up. One day I’ll reach his talent level. I just started drawing yesterday, wish me luck!

[@jeutdraw3021]

I try like him Kualitas Permukiman Kumuh Perkotaan

[@HavekAttacketh]

This video is helping me out a lot. Just ran by your work. Thanks for the hard work putting out these videos. Just subbed and looking forward to seeing more videos bro man dude.

[@natedanger7841]

Tbh I think Comic book artists are best to learn from. They understand how the body works in action and how to simplify the motions to basic shapes and positioning. I learned so much from this 15min video than I ever did in any class or personal practice.

[@Ryan-rh8rn]

Thanks Jim, simple yet effective. Appreciate it!

[@christiancura7819]

Thank you for making this video! I really needed it!

[@arborealj6639]

This man is so amazing to watch

[@NTEDOG561]

He draws DD so beautifully

[@Lukeboi412]

Dude you are now my favorite artist in the WORLD!!

[@jeutdraw3021]

I try kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKm6eISDiL2VhJo

[@owenduncan1944]

Of all the tutorials I have watched this one is definitely the most helpful

[@HyperLuminal]

Not sure if Jim knows this; but he is a superb unintentional ASMRtist.

[@jbrown577]

This is one of the best instruction videos I've seen. Thanks bruh.

[@attieyag]

Good job Mr. Lee. Thank you for this.

[@monadamus42]

Your so great Jim. Thank you for sharing

[@aaryansharif2975]

man the way u catch such poses is perfect.

[@tomasespinoza2751]

Amazing! Thank you for the lesson. You inspired me a lot.

[@rainsittingcrow7348]

freakin love this man, the legend

[@REiiGN15]

My first how to draw book was "How to draw the Marvel way" written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Buscema. I bet you Jim Lee read that too as a kid. Even with all these youtube vids, just get a copy of that if you love comics and want to draw. Fantastic addition to all these learning tools.

[@InkSpots]

Loving your stuff man!!!

[@michaelarden-sonego1298]

minute 2:18 jim lee draws an apple. Just want to say Jim ROCKS!

[@jeanCarlosArt]

Belas dicas mestre 😍

[@amirabd4513]

Mr Lee , you know you didn't teach anything but that was inspiring for fast drawing and thank you for that....if you see an ability in someone else , you realize that you can do it too!

[@greyjustgrey2423]

This is so inspiring i love comic books and drawing the characters but when drawing action poses it never felt right or good enough.Iam excited to draw again you are amazing thank you

[@luke_Citino]

Just practice, I'm sure his drawings didn't look good when he first started.

[@dennisthegreatcorpas6159]

thank you jim, for the art and lessons

[@johnrabbit3247]

been waiting for this upload

[@mauidrms42]

I wish you were my art teacher when I was in school! My life may have turned out very different.Thanks for sharing your great talent.

[@orelotus]

Jim Lee knows so much about the human body, that if he wasnt a comic book artist, he would be a docotr

[@Ireland831]

I cam here from a Finch vid. Getting back into drawing and realizing I need to understand anatomy better. I was just getting started with our vid and cracked up at your Flat Ronnie in the background....LOL...Looking foward to your vid.

[@BrendonFerullo16]

This was so cool to watch.

[@JAGomez]

JIM LEE IS A FRAKKIN' WIZARD

[@elpadrino1128]

Remember that 90´s show with Stan Lee about making comics when Rob Liefeld and Todd MacFarlane are there drawing some dude and Rob says to Todd "wanna teach them something about anatomy?" and Todd says "ANATOMY? I don´t know the anatomy" and then Jim and Whilce Portacio come to save the day :v

[@marcomartinez856]

It really just goes to show that you don't need to study the shit put of anatomy to be a good artist

[@RubbinRobbin]

Marco Martinez um you kinda do

[@marcomartinez856]

@@RubbinRobbin Um you kinda fucking don't. There's been plenty of artists who haven't even opened up a single anatomy book and are still able to make accurate human forms. It's not impossible to render a human form, you literally are just putting lines on paper.

[@mikeperry7335]

@@marcomartinez856 jesus guy chill the fuck out

[@henryambrose8607]

@MadTrax yeah there's a difference between knowing the anatomy (i.e. having a good understanding of what a human being looks like) and learning the names of all of the muscles from an anatomy book.

[@alphinart]

Jim Lee=the best.

[@magemaster101]

Who the actual F&%K disliked this video!?

[@anirudhramakrishnan9674]

Brooks Oswald marvel fanboys?

[@Rctdcttecededtef]

snobby artists who dont agree

[@magemaster101]

Too true! lol

[@santoss8299]

Brooks Oswald i did

[@thighguy4534]

Anirudh Ramakrishnan But he’s drawing a Marvel character 😂

[@monjishroy9236]

Awesome, keep making such videos

[@albinoenricojosiah5495]

Damn, when he flexes. Damnnn. You can tell he's been working hard hehe! And like prior comments have told, it does show in his art, and that sometimes detailed or lengthy drawings could be taxing, and sitting around a lot can have adverse effects to the body so it's important to move around too. So, it's nice he has a peak physical condition as well cuz it actually helps in drawing too and sitting down, keeping a good posture