How I got my job in comics. From my first portfolio to Marvel comics
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- New format. I'm getting a lot of questions lately, so what better way to answer them than with a new video. I'll be doing a series of these so feel free to ask any questions in the comments below.
I'll also be interviewing some pros from around the creative industry asking them how they got their jobs too. So stay tuned for that
This is how I got my job. But things have changed over the last few years, so I will follow up with how I would recommend you to get a job in comics.
#how to draw comics #how to get a job at marvel
Comic artist trying to break in here! I'm right in the middle of the "Your good but not good enough yet" phase. Rejection can be a little discouraging but stories like your's encourage me to keep going. Too bad all of the conventions are getting canceled this year. :(
It can be tough, but keep on going you will get there.
Can't wait, wish there were more videos like this about getting into the comic industry.
This will be the first in a series of these showing how a lot of different people broke into the industry in different ways.
@@Willustrator oh it's going to be a series? Even better 😀
My New year resolution for this year was actually to get better at drawing and
watching your class really helped me
Thats fab to hear. Thank you
Hi Will! Thanks again for the great video, it was very informative and a very enjoyable watch! The X-Men drawing is also amazing as always!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video Will! Must be crazy to look back now from where you started to where you are today
You got that right!
high school junior here. doubt you'll see this, but it's been a dream of mine for a long time to illustrate for marvel. my grades aren't very good, drawing is the only thing i feel semi-confident in, and i've been practicing like hell. this industry is just so discouraging sometimes. i wonder if i'll ever make it. there's a lack of direction in most videos i see about this subject other than "go to college". i really do feel more encouraged after hearing your journey. do you have any tips for breaking into comics in 2023?
Hi there Will!
I have a question for you,
in marvel comics there is alot of study of the body and muscles involved in the characters and i was wondering how was it that you learnt the skills of drawing bodies, did you pick it up over time or did you practice until you were flawless?
thanks!
Both really. But I wouldn't say I am flawless. I always have loads to learn. But that is half the fun
Will , tysm again for the Marvel stream , you are a masterpiece ♥️✨🌺😍🙊😭
Thank you too! Great to see familiar names on the chat there
Inspiring!
I try to break into comics between 1998_2012...it was incredible hard, I painted marvel characters on the wall...now I am planning to write off to Marvel comics.
I like to comic covers and comic posters.
Can't wait to see what you draw on the home school hub tomorrow.
This week is film school so I wont be on there. However I'll have a lot of new videos on youtube this week
When will you be back on home school hub?
Can't wait to see you on the home school hub again
Hi Will, how long were you doing the samples and making the portfolio before you broke into the industry? I'm currently working on my portfolio now so hearing your video talk about the challenges you faced helps put things into perspective!
It took a while for sure. I can't remember exactly. I was fulltime in comics by 2008 and I finished college in 2005 so I guess just under three years. But everyone is different
@@Willustrator Thanks Will, here's hoping I can manage the same. Looking forward to showing you some of my portfolio next time we meet!
I'm so excited! I love your tutorials on home school hum I even drew Fia and Tadgh!
Awesome!
That was awesome 😊 I love the way comic art has these blocks of black in it. I’d love to be able to do that
Keep practicing and you will!
Congratulations on your success
Let's goooooooooo!!!!
Yes!
Met him at comic con he’s such a nice guy
Can't wait
Thank you!
So excited
Thanks for always tuning in
Good video
It's hard to very very hard to break into comics , Iike i said I painted the murals of marvel characters in maidstone kent..I am still proud of, just sent my work off to 2000ad comics, next Marvel , DC ..dark horse etc ..this is good video.
I can't believe this marvel drawer is from Irish turf ☘️☘️☘️🍀🍀☘️☘️🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀
THere are a few of us here now
Can't wait for you to show up on home school hub
Edit: I messed up, I just saw Ronan’s reply so 😐
No problem. I will be back soon
Will, what drawing tablet with a screen, a pen and an eraser would you recommend?Because I'm planning to ask Santa for one.
Ronan Murray I really like Wacoms
I'm putting together a list of what I use soon for a video
last week I asked an artist I admire and was floored when the response was the new iPad Pro 2020. my admiration is so strong that the device is being shipped. looking forward to see Will’s list ✨🤘🏾
Cool I wanna be a comic artist when I'm older
Keep practicing and you will be!
As someone from another country that can't afford going to Comic Cons in the USA, how could I ever reach to artists/editors?
its my dream to work for marvel comics
Keep practicing and you will get there
YAY!
Such great advice. But if a 61 year old man wants to break in, it's kinda late for him isn't it?
Not at all. It's all about the artwork.
@@Willustrator ty so much for your advice.
Amazing video, so helpful. Thank you for making it! In the video you said a portfolio is 5 pages of sequential art, could these 5 pages be any story at all?
Yes absolutely. Any story you like
@@Willustrator thanks for replying, ure the best!❤ Loved ur spider-man 2099 run
Sorry it took so long.
Should i look at old comics and new and try and replicate the style?
Sure! No harm for practicing, eventually then you will want to leave that behind and work on pages of your own.
Hi there, Will. I have a question for you... is the process the same for if you want to colour for MARVEL / comic books? I know sometimes people do different roles.
Do you mean if I wanted to be a colourist? Yeah it would have been for sure
@@Willustrator - yes, colourist! That's what I meant :D. Thanks for answering my question 🙂.
What classes do you need to take in secondary school, if any, to do Multi Media in college?
None actually
Thanks
Sir , just wanted to ask I am from India and I love to draw characters and create my own characters . So am I able to have a job at Marvel and what course is needed . And love from India sir I loves your art 😍😍😍🤗🤗
No course needed. Just keep practicing your drawing always.
Hi Will is there anyway ( not twitter) to show art PS. Could you do a roblox stream sometime? Thanks - James :)
Instagram? Or post a link here
3:25 voice crack
Can't wait