I started when I was 34. I’m 40 now, I didn’t make it to pro level, but I did get hired (kind of out of the blue) at a comic con to do a paid comic book (pencil and inks). I hope this inspires someone. Just keep drawing! ✍️
I will be the first to say I am inspired. I am 37 and started back drawing. Learning how to do manga and anime since I like reading and watching it. Doing 1 hour of drawing a day. Thanks for sharing.
@@StarkerAxe You should probably just work on whatever you feel you are weakest at. For example, draw a figure in a dynamic pose, and if you don’t like how the legs look, practice drawing legs drawn from different angles. I like looking at George Bridgman books for anatomy, Mr Finch recommends him too.
To whoever asks, "Am I too old...?", I have to ask, how long do you plan to live? I'm starting now at 46. If it takes me 20 years to perfect my 'craft', I'll be 66. I plan on being 66 someday anyway. Now the question becomes, will I be 66 and an artist, a creator of my own story or not.
That explanation was funny and had so much truth. Whether you do it or not, time will still progress. You could've spent that time developing or just getting older. 😂
I'm over 30 and just want to be creative and explore my creative mind and imagination. Making and indie comic is enough for me. And if not, at least I'm improving at drawing.
changed career in my early forties just over 11 year ago - have done 4 graphic novels since then and got gigs for Marvel, drawn two runs for Dr Who and the Ben 10 reboot mag - it can be done! Thanks for a great channel and inspiration David!!
@@sofaking5388 Got myself out there and did Indy jobs and stuff I didn't necessarily want to do. Was on time and on brief! This meant that I managed to work with some writers and editors that later offered me work. Its partly networking and partly luck. Getting out there and doing it is the only way to make it happen... sitting back passively, however good the portfolio is not going to get anyone work.
Steve McNiven was thirty-three when he published his first professional work. Mark Bagley was thirty years old. Nicola Scott didn’t even think of drawing for a living until she was 27, and was over thirty when she landed her first professional gigs. I am not sure if I can think of any other major artists who started after thirty besides those three.
I'm 45 and I started in my 20's. ADHD messed me up and I switched to music/audio engineering with no experience or training. I was great at it, but comics kept scratching. In 2018, at 43 I couldn't resist anymore. What I have learned so far is that being older does help in the sense that your visual library and ability to translate visual shorthand is much better. (which is pretty much what you need for comics) Hope this helps.
We need more of these stream clips! There are so many small moments on stream that I wish I could find but don't have the time to look through all of them. Great Idea 💡
0:00 what did you develop adding all that style? Was it in a class or was it just over time? 1:01 did your style come naturally or is it intentional? 2:22 How do you draw a leg bent facing straight at you? 4:06 any advice for artists I should look at for good buildings? 6:07 do you think it is too old at 34 to start getting into comics and art? 6:59 what´s the secret to adding dimension to your inks
I am there with you. I am 37 and started back drawing manga/anime 2 days ago. I have ideas for characters and scenes I want to draw written down. Lets get it.
I started drawing and painting when I was 34(still am till next week) and while I can’t say I’m good at drawing comics I have seen a drastic improvement in about the 10 months I’ve been at it. I do wish I started earlier but am happy to have just started in general. I may never get as good as the greats but I’m going to keep learning and trying to get better day by day.
I hear ya. I use to be really proud when I would draw. I remember selling a drawing for $5 when I was in middle school. A photo teacher who drew an eye that looked so real like he took a picture from someone's eye. He told me if I took my time on my drawings I could reach the level of that eye, he said he was working on that eye for a month. So I drew this girl and instead of rushing the drawing I spent hours on the drawing after I finished drawing her. A lot of people were impressed by it and a guy gave me $5 for it, he might of ripped me of, but $5 was a lot I thought at that time. What made me stopped was when I got into online games. Well starting back now.
@@michaelwatson9089 yea I’m not really sure why I stopped. Had pretty low self esteem and also no idea what to draw or how to get better I guess. Online games have taken up more time than I’d like to admit(mainly WoW) lol I totally relate. Definitely play a lot less since I’ve been drawing though so I guess that’s good
@@franciscorodriguez8915 Funny thing is it was Blizzard that slowly helped in that process, Diablo and Diablo 2, but still on me. Still an awesome job because you are drawing and can only get better.
They don’t care about your age they care about how good you are. The rates are low so naturally that will discourage older people with families however
@Shin Shaman Get outta here, ComicGater. Shoo! Shoo! Go check if master EVS pencilled at least a panel of that superb frog comic of his that he has been promising for years while taking money from suckers and leave us here to have a pleasant conversation, will ya?
@Shin Shaman don't know what you mean by ' sure you do ' I could show you the pitches Ive worked on that got greenlit by Markosia among others. But the reality is you don't get to work for any company soliciting to the direct market if you can't draw. Not if you are a new guy. The reality is that these companies don't care about your race they care if you can draw 2 point perspective and know anatomy. There are some hires that are gimmick hires but overall the people in these place care about one thing - making money. Their strategies might be misguided but that has more to do with them not understanding what their viewership wants in terms of art style or compressed storytelling and less about politics.
Watching this video gave me food for thought: I'm 22, and I've only been drawing for a year [since I was 21]. While I have improved in some way, I still have a lot to accomplish. I really want to get into comic book style art [like how Mr. Finch, Robert Marzullo, Todd MacFarlane and Jim Lee work in that style]. The problem is I feel like it's not gonna look the way I want it to. I've also been told that even though fundamentals never change, everyone achieves their own style eventually. I mean, there are so many instructional books and videos that are out there [like "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way"] but are just tutorials and I don't know how to apply these techniques when it comes to studying. Bc I'm in college and I want to be able to work on my story in the form of a comic book, I may not have that time. Part of it is time management whereas the rest is God's Will. IDK what to do!
This is awesome. I grew up drawing comic books since I was a kid all the way up to about 19 everyone thought I would break into comic books and somewhere along the way I ended up doing construction 36 now but drawing again on the side. I’ll see what happens. Happy to just be doing it again. Anyone with talent out there don’t throw it away!
I’m 50 and have built enough of a career in music that I can’t now learn to do my second love. Comic-book art and writing and I want my own style that is identical to Dave Finch.
Thanks so much David for your positive comments on if a person can be too old to break in to comics! I so appreciate all your videos and awesome art! You are the Goat!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
The influence of your favorite artist (s) is totally true. In High School I studied with a friend whose art style was almost identical to Jim Lee's to the point that he sent Lee samples of his art and Lee responded by asking him to join him to work for him, but we were still in HS and my friend's dad (an artist himself) was opposed on him to go till he had at least studied 2 years in college. Lee understood and sent him an autographed drawing table as a gift and a promise to wait for him...my friend did exactly as his dad had asked, 2 yrs after college he went to work for Jim Lee and his art grew more also influence by Whilce Portacio, and he combined it along others and he developed his own art style...since then he became very well known in the comic book industry, his name is Kenneth Rocafort. Ken, a friend of ours named Nelson who literally copied Todd McFarlane's art as well and I who basically adopted from those artists and others and made my own style would sit at lunch and on free times to draw. We were in a Vocational HS, each on a different work shop, Ken was in Industrial arts, Nelson was Woodshop, and I was in Printing and Graphic arts, and they all would hang out at my shop. As said Ken was the lucky one that got into comics. We lost track of Nelson and to this day don't know anything about him, and I in 1995 had a meeting with an Editor in DC comics and missed the meeting cause I was rushed into the ER with a bad case of appendicitis, got surgery and died for a minute during the procedure and was left in the hospital for 2 weeks under observation to see why my heart had stopped and restarted while I was under...never tried to meet with any comic company till 2003 with Dark Horse comics but they never contacted me after their reply which as they said could happen cause they would review work from hundreds of artists daily and not all would be checked up...Still happy for Ken though, and what is said about art influence is very true.
@@herbertscott9575 Bro I'm telling you, Ken, his dad Carlos Rocafort III and his older brother Carlos IV are all artists. All of their respective work is pure awesomeness, even his sister is an artist. Truly a family dedicated to art, and amazing to say the least. I'm still in contact with Ken, but we seldom talk cause of his busy schedule and I'm so happy that out of our circle, he is the one living the dream that we all shared.
That Uni Reff got me, it is how I feel about Drawing, its like finishing Uni while having a FT job. Im 35 with three kids, two have CP and Autism and life is hectic. I squeeze in any Art where I can but it is seldom for sure
This helped me so much. Started at 27 then quit a year later due to covid and pandemic and start working again full time. I published my first comic book last year, left my 8hours shift work in Jenuary and my art improved and now people starting hiring me and mostly high pro level comic artist know my name and express compliment. Most difficult thing is that despite my age (32 now) i still makes mistake like a beginner beacuse working into comics is different from doing it for fun. I feel terrible in late when it does happen but i am also happy that i will improve my art for sure.
I started drawing a few weeks ago. I'm 34. Someone challenged me to copy a drawing by Rob Zombie. I did it flawlessly. Decided to pick up drawing. It pairs well with my photographic memory. A great journey so far
I started professionally doing books in 2017 I believe I am going to be 40 this year and have only 2 books under me... My specialty is anatomy and heroes but all I've done is sci fi so it's insanely hard and unnatural. So yeah not only is it a very late start to be professional but it's also waaaay outside my comfort zone. Just keep pushing yourself to the zenith. You will go super saiyan at some point :)
Nice. I'm 28 and spent my earlier 20's in a career that didn't go well. Recently, I've been thinking of making a comic and been learning art during the last two years, but I can't help it but think that I'm too old to learn art and starting such a project, and that I won't have enough time to develop all the ideas I have planned.
Regarding having enough time, we can never know when the last day is drawing to a close. We just don’t. If it’s been on your mind consistently for more than a few months and it hasn’t just fizzled away, I would pursue it. I thought about drawing cartoons and comics for a decade before I allowed myself to start. Yes, I should have started sooner, but I’m not going to beat myself up about that because it would be counter productive. Regarding having enough time to finish everything that is planned, well, a lot of people die leaving much unfinished. That’s part of life. Do as much as you can to the best of your ability, work to improve where you can and, above all, enjoy your life. Good luck.
Ally and Dad Miss you and Meredith lol! Didn’t know how much we appreciated our Monday’s with you, Meredith, Erik and the Finch Flock😔 can’t wait til’ you guys come back. Hope you and the family are enjoying your Well deserved Vacation time. 🤙🏾🍹🧉🩴☀️🏄🏼✈️🗿🎢🏖🎆
Im 13 and i have been serious about comic art for almost 2 years now and im happy where im at and i will improve my self again And david’s vids really helps me tht I love ur videos dave
Spent a lot of year's studying and finishing all sorts of art schools, now studying for a professor of fine arts. And I finally got my first job in comics as a colorist tuck me over a decade but I can say one thing don't rush it it takes time to get your craft in order and if someone tells you you are not ready listen to them and correct what they tell you to correct and work on what they tell you to work on it's not easy or short but that's where the fun is. All the best and good luck to everyone else who wants to get to work on comics.
Remember everyone who see this comment Age is just a number It doesn't express how you will be Hardwork does Do hardwork you can do anything BTW I myself am an Kid I live in India Love from India ❤️
Age doesn't matter, Smart work does :) hard work can be misunderstood and can lead to burning out which will make you hate what you loved in the first place :(
Never too old. If that were the case, at 30 publishers would fire all their artist. The key thing is to accept that working as an artist is always going to be irregular, inconsistent pay, especially when you're starting out....no matter the age. The main thing is to stick to a budget stay debt free. Strive to live off of less than half your income. Always have multiple online portfolios in place. Stay networking. If your personal finances and monthly obligations can be met on a $25-100/page rate...and you can crank out 1-2 professional level pages daily....are you willing to sacrifice current income to be a working artist. That's the risk, economic cost. If your regular job pays you based on your experience and you're 10-20 years in, expect a big reset if you're trying to get into comics. Remember, that first gig doesn't guarantee next months income or rent. You have to keep grinding, networking, promoting and pushing yourself.
David Finch is this dope for 3 reasons. First he dropped outta hichschool and worked tirlessly in his mothers basement for 3 years during a time when comocs were just becoming really popular. Reson Two: Mentorships & Coworkers @ image and top cow. Three: He was successful BEFORE he met Meredith.
:4.07 Katsuhiro Otomo, hands down.... And if you want my advice on buildings... Sketchup and Sketchup Warehouse are your friend here. Great little video as always...
It's kind of weird because I (a 14 years old) am starting and kinda getting good at drawing. And I wish to be a comic books artist/writter. And I'm kind of intimidated bc everyone else who started is 30 and above. All a ask for is advise and tips
I'm influenced by different artists who almost have the same style. I get really confused by other artists who have different styles cause I cant come up with my own style cause I've seen so many different styles. I quit drawing for about 20 years and not really into it that much. I only draw one good picture a year that I'll keep and the rest I just throw away. I'm real good at imitating other artists style or if I see a pretty girl ilI go home a few hrs later and draw her and it will look just like the way I remember her. I just did a drawing of a girl who I seen 3 weeks ago and I seen her again last week and my drawing looks just like her
I have the same question……except it’s the exact opposite. I’m 11 and I don’t know if I’m moving too fast into the industry. I want to make good comic art so bad but my maturity can’t wait still making bad sketches with no build or structure. Everytime I draw I usually end up hating it. It has all the details but the actual look and the pencil mark feels off.
I just want to get better a drawing, I want to be able to produce artwork of the same level of the artwork that makes me stop and go wow... Thats awesome... If anything else comes from my art then thats a bonus
@@stevewilks8141 I'm loving the ipad and procreate with the ipencil, better than any graphics tablet I've ever owned. I do like traditional too, I'm faster with traditional. I've been drawing since I was a kid but took a 5 year break... Work and life got in the way but start of this year I've been back at it making progress
@@Johnboy6346 Ah same basically, drew for about 10 years as a kid and into my teenage years. But grew bored of seeing the same drawings, didn't improve and struggled so stopped for about 15 years. Bought a cheap wacom tablet 2 months ago and started again, been looking into getting something more expensive so might look into ipad. Still struggling, digital is so much easier I don't know if I can go back to traditional
I’m 70 and just started making 8 panel mini comics for fun. They’re a hoot! Some are just for my own entertainment and some are for the neighbor’s kids to color.
I know pen doesn't makes differences, skill does, but I'm just curious about what kind of pen or tool is David using this stream. I want to try it myself because I wonder what the difference is compared to a pencil.
Stop asking if you are told. The only "too old" is when you are in the ground. Also, you don't have to be the best to get started. If you can produce ok work ON TIME, many publishers will over look some weaknesses. Also, personality goes a long way too.
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I started when I was 34. I’m 40 now, I didn’t make it to pro level, but I did get hired (kind of out of the blue) at a comic con to do a paid comic book (pencil and inks). I hope this inspires someone. Just keep drawing! ✍️
I will be the first to say I am inspired. I am 37 and started back drawing. Learning how to do manga and anime since I like reading and watching it. Doing 1 hour of drawing a day. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations! Just to make it clear, have you started drawing when you were 34?
@@maciejblazuk3275 yes, I started when I was 34. I drew when I was a little kid, and just a little bit into my teen years, but that’s about it.
@@alphinart could you tell me 'how' to practice to improve my fundamentals?
@@StarkerAxe You should probably just work on whatever you feel you are weakest at. For example, draw a figure in a dynamic pose, and if you don’t like how the legs look, practice drawing legs drawn from different angles. I like looking at George Bridgman books for anatomy, Mr Finch recommends him too.
To whoever asks, "Am I too old...?", I have to ask, how long do you plan to live? I'm starting now at 46. If it takes me 20 years to perfect my 'craft', I'll be 66. I plan on being 66 someday anyway. Now the question becomes, will I be 66 and an artist, a creator of my own story or not.
Thank you.. and good luck..
@@evang9935 Cool Man, no prob. I'd like to say, you're welcome but I'm confused. Thank you for what, Man?
Yes, great way to look at it. 😊😊😊
That explanation was funny and had so much truth. Whether you do it or not, time will still progress. You could've spent that time developing or just getting older. 😂
@@bobbysmitty1628 Thanks man. Indeed.
I'm over 30 and just want to be creative and explore my creative mind and imagination. Making and indie comic is enough for me. And if not, at least I'm improving at drawing.
I in that same boat, I’m 38. Being a full-time comic artist is no longer a dream of mine. I’m trying to focus on a web comic now.
Hey guy's and gal's, I'm over 60 lol and still going strong.
Keep drawing and keep smiling, havea great day ya'll.
P.S. Don't give up on yourself guy's, 🎉celebrate every new day with joy and happiness.
changed career in my early forties just over 11 year ago - have done 4 graphic novels since then and got gigs for Marvel, drawn two runs for Dr Who and the Ben 10 reboot mag - it can be done! Thanks for a great channel and inspiration David!!
I'm just shy of forty and it seems impossible at this point.
How did you get hired
@@sofaking5388 Got myself out there and did Indy jobs and stuff I didn't necessarily want to do. Was on time and on brief! This meant that I managed to work with some writers and editors that later offered me work. Its partly networking and partly luck. Getting out there and doing it is the only way to make it happen... sitting back passively, however good the portfolio is not going to get anyone work.
Steve McNiven was thirty-three when he published his first professional work. Mark Bagley was thirty years old. Nicola Scott didn’t even think of drawing for a living until she was 27, and was over thirty when she landed her first professional gigs. I am not sure if I can think of any other major artists who started after thirty besides those three.
The king himself was 44 when he made Fantastic Four #1
Just started drawing, over 40. I have another career and overall skill sets, so zero dependence on the rat race of becoming an artist for a living.
David Finch is my Bob Ross. Thank you Mr. Finch for everything. Namaste my friend
I'm 45 and I started in my 20's. ADHD messed me up and I switched to music/audio engineering with no experience or training. I was great at it, but comics kept scratching. In 2018, at 43 I couldn't resist anymore. What I have learned so far is that being older does help in the sense that your visual library and ability to translate visual shorthand is much better. (which is pretty much what you need for comics) Hope this helps.
Old artist = High experience
how about old person who doesnt have skills, but still wants to go pro ;p = sad life.
@@vengadorsky self publish?
Its when you finally decide to make less than $30K a year all
on 1099s does it really really set in regardless of age
If started young... definitely
If started a couple months ago... Good luck
We need more of these stream clips! There are so many small moments on stream that I wish I could find but don't have the time to look through all of them. Great Idea 💡
0:00 what did you develop adding all that style? Was it in a class or was it just over time?
1:01 did your style come naturally or is it intentional?
2:22 How do you draw a leg bent facing straight at you?
4:06 any advice for artists I should look at for good buildings?
6:07 do you think it is too old at 34 to start getting into comics and art?
6:59 what´s the secret to adding dimension to your inks
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Nice.
As soon as I saw that thumbnail, I watched the video. I'm 39, don't know how to draw, but I'm eager to learn, and eventually make a career in art.
I am there with you. I am 37 and started back drawing manga/anime 2 days ago. I have ideas for characters and scenes I want to draw written down. Lets get it.
@@michaelwatson9089 Same here. I've even started to write some ideas down for a comic I want to make later. Good luck to you my friend, let's do this!
I started drawing and painting when I was 34(still am till next week) and while I can’t say I’m good at drawing comics I have seen a drastic improvement in about the 10 months I’ve been at it. I do wish I started earlier but am happy to have just started in general. I may never get as good as the greats but I’m going to keep learning and trying to get better day by day.
I hear ya. I use to be really proud when I would draw. I remember selling a drawing for $5 when I was in middle school. A photo teacher who drew an eye that looked so real like he took a picture from someone's eye. He told me if I took my time on my drawings I could reach the level of that eye, he said he was working on that eye for a month. So I drew this girl and instead of rushing the drawing I spent hours on the drawing after I finished drawing her. A lot of people were impressed by it and a guy gave me $5 for it, he might of ripped me of, but $5 was a lot I thought at that time. What made me stopped was when I got into online games. Well starting back now.
@@michaelwatson9089 yea I’m not really sure why I stopped. Had pretty low self esteem and also no idea what to draw or how to get better I guess. Online games have taken up more time than I’d like to admit(mainly WoW) lol I totally relate. Definitely play a lot less since I’ve been drawing though so I guess that’s good
@@franciscorodriguez8915 Funny thing is it was Blizzard that slowly helped in that process, Diablo and Diablo 2, but still on me. Still an awesome job because you are drawing and can only get better.
Holy moly, that line weight section is an actual gem of knowledge
If Frank Frazetta did it, then it's right. lol. That's completely true.
They don’t care about your age they care about how good you are. The rates are low so naturally that will discourage older people with families however
great don't have a family
@Shin Shaman I worked comics and they don’t not really. They hire based on wether you know anatomy and 2 point perspective
@Shin Shaman Get outta here, ComicGater. Shoo! Shoo! Go check if master EVS pencilled at least a panel of that superb frog comic of his that he has been promising for years while taking money from suckers and leave us here to have a pleasant conversation, will ya?
@Shin Shaman don't know what you mean by ' sure you do ' I could show you the pitches Ive worked on that got greenlit by Markosia among others. But the reality is you don't get to work for any company soliciting to the direct market if you can't draw. Not if you are a new guy. The reality is that these companies don't care about your race they care if you can draw 2 point perspective and know anatomy. There are some hires that are gimmick hires but overall the people in these place care about one thing - making money. Their strategies might be misguided but that has more to do with them not understanding what their viewership wants in terms of art style or compressed storytelling and less about politics.
Watching this video gave me food for thought:
I'm 22, and I've only been drawing for a year [since I was 21]. While I have improved in some way, I still have a lot to accomplish. I really want to get into comic book style art [like how Mr. Finch, Robert Marzullo, Todd MacFarlane and Jim Lee work in that style].
The problem is I feel like it's not gonna look the way I want it to. I've also been told that even though fundamentals never change, everyone achieves their own style eventually. I mean, there are so many instructional books and videos that are out there [like "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way"] but are just tutorials and I don't know how to apply these techniques when it comes to studying.
Bc I'm in college and I want to be able to work on my story in the form of a comic book, I may not have that time. Part of it is time management whereas the rest is God's Will.
IDK what to do!
Before someone ruins it, when I watched this video, it had 7.8k views, 1k likes and NO DISLIKES....Meaning, we all love David
I always appreciate your content David!!
Your style makes me want to kick my art to another level every time I watch.
I have been hoping for these mini collections of tutorials for a while.
Thank you so much David for Being a Beacom of Light for People who Aspire to be Comics Creators and want to make a living from it!
Started when i was 13.. I'm almost 19 and already doing work for some local and Us indie publishers and drawing for a living
More compilations like this please
man i think compilations of the streams are a great idea
This is awesome. I grew up drawing comic books since I was a kid all the way up to about 19 everyone thought I would break into comic books and somewhere along the way I ended up doing construction 36 now but drawing again on the side. I’ll see what happens. Happy to just be doing it again.
Anyone with talent out there don’t throw it away!
Would you please make a video on drawing in multiple light sources
I love David - every single pencil stroke looks meaningful, has a purpose and its own character - there's quality in every stroke.
I’m 50 and have built enough of a career in music that I can’t now learn to do my second love. Comic-book art and writing and I want my own style that is identical to Dave Finch.
Thanks so much David for your positive comments on if a person can be too old to break in to comics! I so appreciate all your videos and awesome art! You are the Goat!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thanks for the video, very helpful.
Keep drawing and keep smiling. Havea great day ya'll. 🇺🇸 👍🏼
The influence of your favorite artist (s) is totally true. In High School I studied with a friend whose art style was almost identical to Jim Lee's to the point that he sent Lee samples of his art and Lee responded by asking him to join him to work for him, but we were still in HS and my friend's dad (an artist himself) was opposed on him to go till he had at least studied 2 years in college. Lee understood and sent him an autographed drawing table as a gift and a promise to wait for him...my friend did exactly as his dad had asked, 2 yrs after college he went to work for Jim Lee and his art grew more also influence by Whilce Portacio, and he combined it along others and he developed his own art style...since then he became very well known in the comic book industry, his name is Kenneth Rocafort.
Ken, a friend of ours named Nelson who literally copied Todd McFarlane's art as well and I who basically adopted from those artists and others and made my own style would sit at lunch and on free times to draw. We were in a Vocational HS, each on a different work shop, Ken was in Industrial arts, Nelson was Woodshop, and I was in Printing and Graphic arts, and they all would hang out at my shop.
As said Ken was the lucky one that got into comics. We lost track of Nelson and to this day don't know anything about him, and I in 1995 had a meeting with an Editor in DC comics and missed the meeting cause I was rushed into the ER with a bad case of appendicitis, got surgery and died for a minute during the procedure and was left in the hospital for 2 weeks under observation to see why my heart had stopped and restarted while I was under...never tried to meet with any comic company till 2003 with Dark Horse comics but they never contacted me after their reply which as they said could happen cause they would review work from hundreds of artists daily and not all would be checked up...Still happy for Ken though, and what is said about art influence is very true.
Kenneth's Ultimates is some of the greatest Marvel Art period!💯
@@herbertscott9575 Bro I'm telling you, Ken, his dad Carlos Rocafort III and his older brother Carlos IV are all artists. All of their respective work is pure awesomeness, even his sister is an artist. Truly a family dedicated to art, and amazing to say the least. I'm still in contact with Ken, but we seldom talk cause of his busy schedule and I'm so happy that out of our circle, he is the one living the dream that we all shared.
Im 16 now i hope to be a comic artist like you some day David you are my biggest inspiration
Akira is prob my favorite thing to look at for drawings of buildings and cityscapes
Age is just a number, infact age is just a word, and Mr. Finch you have a lot of experience, so I wish I could see more comics illustrated by you!!!!
Very nice video Dave, this cut of the tips that I teach on live streams are very useful, thank you so much.
That Uni Reff got me, it is how I feel about Drawing, its like finishing Uni while having a FT job. Im 35 with three kids, two have CP and Autism and life is hectic. I squeeze in any Art where I can but it is seldom for sure
This helped me so much. Started at 27 then quit a year later due to covid and pandemic and start working again full time. I published my first comic book last year, left my 8hours shift work in Jenuary and my art improved and now people starting hiring me and mostly high pro level comic artist know my name and express compliment. Most difficult thing is that despite my age (32 now) i still makes mistake like a beginner beacuse working into comics is different from doing it for fun. I feel terrible in late when it does happen but i am also happy that i will improve my art for sure.
You are just so goddamn wholesome. Thanks for existing and streaming xD
You’re an inspiration, sir. Thank you for your advice and giving the world great comic book art.
I started drawing a few weeks ago. I'm 34. Someone challenged me to copy a drawing by Rob Zombie. I did it flawlessly. Decided to pick up drawing. It pairs well with my photographic memory. A great journey so far
man i would love to have photographic memory
@@13tapioca not some magical thing that makes you good at drawing
@@hypno5690 Oh well of course not but it would certainly be cool.
Thank you for share all you knowledge with us, David.
I started professionally doing books in 2017 I believe I am going to be 40 this year and have only 2 books under me... My specialty is anatomy and heroes but all I've done is sci fi so it's insanely hard and unnatural. So yeah not only is it a very late start to be professional but it's also waaaay outside my comfort zone. Just keep pushing yourself to the zenith. You will go super saiyan at some point :)
This is actually really clever. Using clips from the streams and answering Questions. 😊 i really enjoyed this one. Lobo looking buff!!🔥🔥
This video is such a great idea! I haven’t missed a Monday stream in almost 10 months and still I didn’t remember half of those tips 👍
This is awesome. I remember you talking about compiling the mini tutorials you did during streams but I guess I didn't expect it yet lol
Nice. I'm 28 and spent my earlier 20's in a career that didn't go well. Recently, I've been thinking of making a comic and been learning art during the last two years, but I can't help it but think that I'm too old to learn art and starting such a project, and that I won't have enough time to develop all the ideas I have planned.
Regarding having enough time, we can never know when the last day is drawing to a close. We just don’t. If it’s been on your mind consistently for more than a few months and it hasn’t just fizzled away, I would pursue it. I thought about drawing cartoons and comics for a decade before I allowed myself to start. Yes, I should have started sooner, but I’m not going to beat myself up about that because it would be counter productive.
Regarding having enough time to finish everything that is planned, well, a lot of people die leaving much unfinished. That’s part of life. Do as much as you can to the best of your ability, work to improve where you can and, above all, enjoy your life. Good luck.
@@cloudybeforerain7134 Well said and I agree with you 100%
@@michaelwatson9089 Thank you.
Ally and Dad Miss you and Meredith lol! Didn’t know how much we appreciated our Monday’s with you, Meredith, Erik and the Finch Flock😔 can’t wait til’ you guys come back. Hope you and the family are enjoying your Well deserved Vacation time. 🤙🏾🍹🧉🩴☀️🏄🏼✈️🗿🎢🏖🎆
Man i started drawing at 24 but listening to you and reading theses comments make me feel hopeful
Can you put a course on drawing trees or drawing different types of hair
O hello my brother
This Mini tutorial motivates me more
That was an amazing video to learn 😀
Thanks for this video sir 👍🏻
Im 13 and i have been serious about comic art for almost 2 years now and im happy where im at and i will improve my self again
And david’s vids really helps me tht
I love ur videos dave
Don't stop like I did. Now 37 trying to pick it back up.
@@michaelwatson9089 thx for the tip and i will not , and i hope u to be a artist again
I'm 17, got lotsa time to improve
Such great videos and content sir! Keep up the awesome work!
Go for it!!!
Great video. Nice way to look back at great advice some may have missed!!
Spent a lot of year's studying and finishing all sorts of art schools, now studying for a professor of fine arts. And I finally got my first job in comics as a colorist tuck me over a decade but I can say one thing don't rush it it takes time to get your craft in order and if someone tells you you are not ready listen to them and correct what they tell you to correct and work on what they tell you to work on it's not easy or short but that's where the fun is. All the best and good luck to everyone else who wants to get to work on comics.
Great video,thanks.Your work really inspires for drawing comics!
This was a awesome video! I hope this video is part of a series of tip videos from the live streams!😁
Thank you sir! more videos like this pls!
Loved this video format! I hope to see more of these!
Needed this. THANK YOU!
Never too old.
Você é o melhor quadrinhista que eu encontrei no TH-cam. ..estou inscrito no canal👍
Thank you for the informative and helpful video. I found using clay helped me out lots when visualizing a 3d object onto paper.
Remember everyone who see this comment
Age is just a number
It doesn't express how you will be
Hardwork does
Do hardwork you can do anything
BTW
I myself am an Kid
I live in India
Love from India ❤️
Age doesn't matter, Smart work does :) hard work can be misunderstood and can lead to burning out which will make you hate what you loved in the first place :(
@@SenseiTeachingOfficial you have to work hard to be smart
@@rakshandamemon4148 smart kid
@@13tapioca thank you 😅
Amazing! Good job
I really want to know more about line weights. I find 'curve away' 'curve towards' hard to understand.
This video was very helpful, especially the line weights. Can you make more of these mini tutorials for us?
I really like your art style, whenever I get the chance to I'm gonna read one of your batman comics :)
Really enjoyed this video!! Thanks, Dave!
Never too old. If that were the case, at 30 publishers would fire all their artist. The key thing is to accept that working as an artist is always going to be irregular, inconsistent pay, especially when you're starting out....no matter the age. The main thing is to stick to a budget stay debt free. Strive to live off of less than half your income. Always have multiple online portfolios in place. Stay networking. If your personal finances and monthly obligations can be met on a $25-100/page rate...and you can crank out 1-2 professional level pages daily....are you willing to sacrifice current income to be a working artist. That's the risk, economic cost. If your regular job pays you based on your experience and you're 10-20 years in, expect a big reset if you're trying to get into comics. Remember, that first gig doesn't guarantee next months income or rent. You have to keep grinding, networking, promoting and pushing yourself.
David Finch is this dope for 3 reasons.
First he dropped outta hichschool and worked tirlessly in his mothers basement for 3 years during a time when comocs were just becoming really popular.
Reson Two: Mentorships & Coworkers @ image and top cow.
Three: He was successful BEFORE he met Meredith.
Please keep making these videos🙏😊
32, always loved comics and still want to do it. Might crowdfund something. Just trying to get better and I make youtube videos about it.
:4.07 Katsuhiro Otomo, hands down.... And if you want my advice on buildings... Sketchup and Sketchup Warehouse are your friend here.
Great little video as always...
Big fan, sir...
It's kind of weird because I (a 14 years old) am starting and kinda getting good at drawing. And I wish to be a comic books artist/writter. And I'm kind of intimidated bc everyone else who started is 30 and above. All a ask for is advise and tips
Need a link to the pen you were using to ink. So we can buy it. Thanks!
2:20
ZHC: Ouch. I felt that.
thank you sooo much, it was very useful! If you see this comment here is a question, how do you find ideas for different poses
Nice video David. I hope your next stream . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Jack Kirby got famous at 44. It's deadlines that make or break your career.
Thanks for the video.
Muchas gracias por la traducción eres el mejor
I'm influenced by different artists who almost have the same style. I get really confused by other artists who have different styles cause I cant come up with my own style cause I've seen so many different styles. I quit drawing for about 20 years and not really into it that much. I only draw one good picture a year that I'll keep and the rest I just throw away. I'm real good at imitating other artists style or if I see a pretty girl ilI go home a few hrs later and draw her and it will look just like the way I remember her. I just did a drawing of a girl who I seen 3 weeks ago and I seen her again last week and my drawing looks just like her
Never is too late
I see a lot of Bridgeman in your work Dave!
Excellent video!!
Nice format, great appetizer before the 3h long version ;-)
I have the same question……except it’s the exact opposite. I’m 11 and I don’t know if I’m moving too fast into the industry. I want to make good comic art so bad but my maturity can’t wait still making bad sketches with no build or structure. Everytime I draw I usually end up hating it. It has all the details but the actual look and the pencil mark feels off.
Hah Im just now starting to learn to draw at 30, I doubt I’ll ever get anything good out since I don’t actually “practice” for a hours
Whenever you have free time or watching something just draw. I am 37 and starting back up.
You are amazing
I just want to get better a drawing, I want to be able to produce artwork of the same level of the artwork that makes me stop and go wow... Thats awesome... If anything else comes from my art then thats a bonus
How much do you want it, is the question. It takes a long time to get better
@@stevewilks8141 I'm putting in the work, both traditionally and digitally
@@Johnboy6346 Nice, which do you prefer? And for how long have you drawn?
@@stevewilks8141 I'm loving the ipad and procreate with the ipencil, better than any graphics tablet I've ever owned. I do like traditional too, I'm faster with traditional. I've been drawing since I was a kid but took a 5 year break... Work and life got in the way but start of this year I've been back at it making progress
@@Johnboy6346 Ah same basically, drew for about 10 years as a kid and into my teenage years. But grew bored of seeing the same drawings, didn't improve and struggled so stopped for about 15 years. Bought a cheap wacom tablet 2 months ago and started again, been looking into getting something more expensive so might look into ipad. Still struggling, digital is so much easier I don't know if I can go back to traditional
I'm 65 I'll retire in a couple of years am I too old to break into comics
I’m 70 and just started making 8 panel mini comics for fun. They’re a hoot! Some are just for my own entertainment and some are for the neighbor’s kids to color.
Never too old it’s all about passion keep it up! I’m 38 but been drawing since I was a kid but finally taking it seriously.
love it!
Nice. I actually timestamped some of these shorts tutorials (0u0)
I know pen doesn't makes differences, skill does, but I'm just curious about what kind of pen or tool is David using this stream. I want to try it myself because I wonder what the difference is compared to a pencil.
Stop asking if you are told. The only "too old" is when you are in the ground. Also, you don't have to be the best to get started. If you can produce ok work ON TIME, many publishers will over look some weaknesses. Also, personality goes a long way too.