Wendy Pini Sketches Elfquest | SYFY WIRE

Wendy Pini has been illustrating Elfquest for 40 years. Elfquest has had a phenomenal impact on fantasy storytelling and the art of storytelling. So sit back and watch Wendy Pini sketch Cutter, the hero of Elfquest.
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More About Elfquest: Elfquest (or ElfQuest) is a cult hit comic book property created by Wendy and Richard Pini in 1978. It is a fantasy story about a community of elves and other fictional species who struggle to survive and coexist on a primitive Earth-like planet with two moons. Several published volumes of prose fiction also share the same setting. Elfquest was one of the first comic book series to have a planned conclusion. Over the years Elfquest has been self-published by the Pinis through their own company Warp Graphics, then Marvel Comics, then the Pinis again, more recently DC Comics and presently Dark Horse Comics. All issues of Elfquest published prior to 2013 are available online for free.
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Wendy Pini Sketches Elfquest | SYFY WIRE
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[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

Her story is inspiring and amazing. Her and Richard Pini are truly inspirational people.

[@natalieshark]

She seems as cool as you would hope she is. I am just starting my readthrough of ElfQuest and have torn through a lot of it in such a short time. It's such a page turner. It's like what if the Dark Crystal took place in the Conan universe.

[@crazedzealots]

With a sharpie and no pencils she can just whip that off amazing.

[@percyvolnar8010]

She is still every bit as beautiful as she always was. I miss the 80s and wish i could go back to them..

[@108chaitea]

Love how chill she is, her running commentary is great. The fact that she can talk and draw at the same time is awesome!

[@phacelesshero]

Wendy has been a hero of mine since 1988. Great vid SYFY!!

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

I began reading this series in the mid 1980's when I was 10 years old. Thanks for the video!

[@Saffron-sugar]

Same. 10 years old

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

@Bobert Wiltshire ...How old are you now?....

[@gabrielgonzales5907]

@Sony How old are you now?....

[@seihimecyfer330]

Same

[@persephoneszeliga]

Same with me🙂

[@gabrielhill1725]

Terrific! This was so nice to see. Along with the works of Carl Barks, the Pinis essentially taught me how to read. Wendy is as radiant as one of her characters, bless her heart!

[@RobertSmith-es2gh]

Absolutely stunning, love how her lines flow.

[@TorchwoodPandP]

Thank you for Elfquest. ❤❤❤

[@ealykke427]

We love you and Richard and EQ, Wendy! Thanks for your dedication to your craft ❤

[@jtoons99]

Master of the medium, cosplay pioneer -- Wendy changed comics forever AND for good!

[@Nightscream452]

I've been a reader since I was 13! Thank you so much for all the memories, and being able to grow up along side these wonderful characters!

[@Arkadysom]

I want to know how people could possibly give this a thumbs down.

[@MeanMrMustard1]

Must be trolls...get it?

[@ipurplelife5795]

@@MeanMrMustard1 Or Humans XD

[@Chocobear555]

Or Rayek. 😀

[@reginaldforthright805]

Because she just started drawing the hair first. It sets a bad example for kids.

[@Arkadysom]

@@reginaldforthright805 she's self taught, and started drawing when she was two. Kids can get formal training later on if they want. Additionally, she's using a sharpie. How would you have removed the lines to get the effect/technique she's mastered for well over 60 years?

[@TheSvartulfr]

Wendy's one of my favourite artists and I loved the Elfquest journey.

[@fartguy69]

what a joy to behold, congrats on 40 years of creativity

[@Bladestar7]

I read elfquest when I was 10. I fell in love with the artwork and story. This is so awesome.:-)

[@simpleclonetrooper2740]

that looks so good makes me wanna read it now

[@flaircraft]

Wendy's vest looks like it came straight out of ElfQuest!

[@cloudsorano2344]

Loving this so much.

[@danrend4986]

The art is simply beautiful.

[@rainsong4110]

To me wendy looks like leetah. Warm and soft hearted. Exactly like a sun villager

[@rickster008]

Ms pini i like her designs it reminds me a lot of thunder cats

[@108chaitea]

Gosh, amazing to see her draw him wow!!

[@blurredwolf2339]

Aah I got my first elfquest series from my sis before she moved in another country. I instantly fell in love with Bear Claw, Cutter and Sky Wise.

[@FelicianoCookie]

I have my collection open as I am watching this and I love comparing Cutter of back then compared to now. He was my introduction to ElfQuest and my favorite of Wendy's characters to draw.

[@martenlundin]

Absolute BOSS

[@rthj6446]

Ok. I have not had the monies to buy all the books. And now I know he ended 2 years ago. I really want to watch this, but I dare not. I want to read the full story without spoilers. I read the first comic when I was 6. And I continue to be a fan. Thank you Wendy. But I will return to this vid in 10 years when I have been able to get the full story.

[@FlippytheMasterofPie]

You can actually read most of it on the official ElfQuest website for free! It doesn’t replace the sensation of having a physical book your hands, but it’s hard to beat free

[@och70]

Elfquest is a comic book-based movie that I would LOVE to see. Netflix...are you listening?? Make this happen! I have such great memories of collecting the comics in the 80's.

[@mudpawsvoom6132]

I have always loved elfquest and am in the fan club , I hope to see more of elfquest ,

[@2009superjay]

I was 8 years old when I first picked up elf quest comic at the local 7-11 store Awesome work

[@Chocobear555]

S P O I L E R S Listening to her talk about how Cutter came to a "good end," honestly hurts my heart a little. He's one of my favorite characters, and it's so hard to say good-bye.

[@dewey5978]

I used to have the d n d minis for elf quest. Had no idea it was still going. Have to check it out.

[@swilliams8176]

I need something stronger then just “like” for this.

[@wiiagent]

incredible!

[@kevinsnazz]

As a kid I thought her and Mike Grill were the two greatest comic book artists. I might've been right.

[@maryc.grider2691]

simple? But you're a genius!!!!!!!

[@oneirogeist5814]

soo good.

[@Kaiyanwang82]

Big fan.

[@jameshickey4833]

I got the 1st edition of father tree press. got a few more other stuff before elf quest

[@chimedemon]

man, this is so cool!!!

[@dylansearcy3966]

She's very talented; she doesn't need to sketch in pencil first

[@nikkiblithe]

Draw skywise next he's awsome

[@KTF0]

Her inks are really good, especially in the later issues. I think her art was made for the current quality of paper in comics and color. I remember my old issues everything would look washed out after a couple of years. PS Wendy and Richard seem to be such a happy people.

[@WhiteRhino584]

I had a signed shirt by Richard and Wendy, and it got stolen😪

[@avaranabraham8507]

He looks like link

[@lawriearm]

Wendy Pini is Rad

[@leonardorivera8349]

Did Miss Pini worked with Jack Kirby?

[@dylansearcy3966]

2:37 I don't know about that

[@user-ug1ry7ny3q]

😍

[@RedFireLuna]

I'm wondering where we can buy those comics.

[@ElfQuest-Official]

Dark Horse Comics has collected the entire main canon ElfQuest tale into beautiful omnibus editions called The Complete ElfQuest. Ask for them at you local comic shop or bookstore, or order online.

[@rimmijohnson3361]

Yo they showed art that wasn't Wendy's at the beginning (third image)

[@jameshickey4833]

what has happened to Richard

[@MeanMrMustard1]

Nothing. He's not the artist. I saw him just a couple weeks ago at C2E2 (along with Wendy). He seemed to be doing just fine.

[@Scarecrows2018]

You look beautiful

[@antonellgengania1202]

so no one's gonna talk about how she dressed like princess leia?

[@miguelmedranorojas7500]

They are scarry movies ferytalewood

[@kizunadragon9]

Skywise > Cutter, fite me

[@samuelbuah5822]

Oops i thought the character was a girl

[@grawlix19xx54]

What in the 1980s B list cartoon animation