art supplies may only be 10% of it, bu I found a pencil called the General's Layout pencil, it has jet black led, and is very soft, and just the way that it feels on the paper as I draw gives me a lot of confidence. Something about this pencil just feels right to me, you know? Probably like when you found the Dixon Ticonderoga or the Black Prismacolour. It's hard to explain, but having this pencil really changed the way I draw...
Can someone reply to this. I dislike sketchbooks because of the grainy paper. every pencil I use gives me an ugly look. and just this early look destroys my motivation to draw. But I have countless notebooks filled with decent or (dare I say) my "Best" drawings. I need advice. Sketchbooks. How do I overcome it's graininess? I'd appreciate if someone replies.
@OpusMagenum Its really a trial and error thing. Choose different sketchbooks until you find the right one...If the paper is grainy and hard to draw on there really is no way to overcome it without buying a new sketchpad altogether. If the sketchbook your looking at in a store isn't wrapped in plastic, flip through the pages and get the feel of them with your fingers.
polished crap is still crap. practice makes an artist, not fancy supplies. iv drawn with everything from dull pencils to brushes and ink, and i hav to say that there wasnt much of a difference. the inked one was just a bit nicer, but thats because iv been drawing non stop since age 4. lol my wall is completely plastered with Dragonball fan drawings from over the years, and some r god awful, with great pens and some r great with just basic #2 pencils :3
I always have this pencil, that is almost like magic, but then it grew smaller because I used it so much... I used another pencil that was the same type, and it totally crushed my self confidence on drawing because it controlled it self.... I have some imagination right? :P
it's more of a good artist being able to bring out the true potentials of his material rather than a good material being able to bring out the true potentials of the artist
No way! Renaissance materials were almost all made by the artists themselves especially the oils. If anything modern art materials are inferior to what we use now.
@UrMomIzH0TLolNOT it's called Sakura Pen Micron and it looks like he's using a .30mm if you look close it has a purple 2 on it which is only on the .30mm as far as I can tell :P I hope i helped!
Supplies are a large factor when it comes to drawing, though even if you have minor/Inferior supplies compared to professional artists you can create a masterpiece. If it is one in your eyes then that is really all that matters.
I agree with all these people. I am only 12, and I use only mechanical pencils that have been broken or messed with. but I'm still one of the best artists in my grade (7th). I have a whole sketchbook full of stuff I used almost worthless pencils on, but they still ended up good. The main thing that matters is talent. Practice, practice, practice!!!
@The1WhoDraws I just wish I could even draw that good i mean i can nail the eyes but facial details and hair i suck at but then again im in 5th so any advice?
I think using old, used, or rough supplies is good for practice because you aren't afraid of ruining the supplies. That way you can be more relaxed and thus draw something more expressionate or have a more fun time drawing :)
i think wat matters is wat the shape of ur hand is u need a pencil that is good for ur hands shape i think all that mattters is the shape of the pencil and ur hand is
I don't think expensive art supplies make you a better artist but cheap art supplies can defeat your purpose. An example is when I was starting out I would use any kind of paper and try to paint watercolors. The paper wrinkled and the colors wouldn't flow nicely and I felt frustrated. When I finally bought watercolor paper it made all the difference and I wanted to continue painting. Maybe the wrong supplies can slow down the learning process.
i love how hes just working on the drawing all detail and stuff but he's talking about the comments aha i can't do that i'll be all confused drawing wat im saying XDD
The quality pencil will make the lines look bad but the shape will remain the same. Sometimes a bad pencil will break or cause problems. I use a mechanical pencil. Also, make sure you eraser is good so that lines will disappear completely.
I've watched you for a while now and I just don't get how when you draw your hand movements look so free and easy going, for example when you draw straight lines a lot of the time you'll leave gaps or not take it all the way to the edge of the picture but in the end it looks so much better than if you put in a solid line, I have a very hard time doing that, I guess I'm a bit of a perfectionist in this aspect do you have any advise on how to relax and be a little more easy going?
I do believe that if you learn to draw/create with the worst tools you can adapt easier to using "superior" tools. Although, working with REALLY poor quality tools can make drawing/creating a chore.
Try and find a happy medium. Start with the inexpensive tools and then move on if you do not feel comfortable using it or opt for the middle quality tools to start.
Absolutely love this vid. I think you need a decent drawing materials - pen, pencil, etc.I get a mixture, some things I feel are only worth buying good - like markers - I get letraset Promarkers, but for drawings pencils, I don't think you need to go too high end. I've had an attachment to £50 6bs from the post office!
I bought a lot expensive art supplies, but indeed, it haven't made me drew better. Well my works did really became a bit polished well compared to the rough art I made before. But, I can say it "CAN help" you make better works. But that "wouldn'"t give a big boost on your work. Everything still depends on practice, mastery and stuff. But, in art supplies, you better "choose or discover where you are comfortable with." That can help you out. :)
i know how that one guy feels i have a condition with my nervous system and i can't use my left hand or the left side of my right hand with out feeling like there's a million needles in my hand but when i can draw i can get some good realism drawings out of me ^_^ (search for rebecca9965 on deviantart)
In the end the quality of a drawing usually comes from a few things.
A the mood of the artist, which reflects both in your work itself and how long you can facilitate the drawing in your full attention. Coming back to a drawing can greatly affect the outcome.
B The suitability of the individual pencil to the task and how you are treating it at that moment. Bear in mind that having a 'good' quality pencil does not mean its the same as another of the same pencil or even any better than a 'poor'
For me this is a troubling topic as I am infancy one of the people who consciously wants to use the best quality equipment I can but am still intimidated to use such equipment. For example I got a large graphite art kit made by Windsor and Newton as a gift and the only thing I've used is the glass paper. The pencils are better in quality than my stadlers but I'm more comfortable with them. Infact my favorite pencil ATM is a 7p 5h I got In a pack from a 99p store
I like the texture of notebook paper but I hate the five star notebook paper because it's too soft and hard to erase. Is there any type of good quality paper that had that rough texture to it?
Hey mark you should do a live Q/A. Maybe get some questions from your twitter feed and live stream while you answer and ask for more questions. Just a thought
Skill is definitely a large part of making good art work, along with LOTS of practice. Good quality art supplies is also nice and helps in making better quality. I did used sharpie or ball-point pens to ink my lines and I definitely see the difference now that I use Micron pens (which I adore). When it comes to coloring, I use a combination of Prismacolor and a set of off-brand color pencils, with the Prismacolor giving the work a better finish instead of just flat color.
Mark, I know this isn't related to this particular video, but do you believe that if your art is part of a huge fandom that it should detract from the quality of it.
Or that even if you are passionate about that fandom, you shouldnt draw it so that your art is 'unique'.
Many people have pointed out to me that I shouldn't be drawing as part of the 'canine' fandom because it is so large and it stops my art being 'unique'.
@118Giggles I have also been given this comment by people. In all honesty, I see no reason why a person should not be able to draw artwork as part of a fandom. If you like a fandom, why not show your support for it or what you like about it? Your personal artistic style is what makes your art unique and will set you apart no matter what you draw. It's silly for people to judge your artwork's 'uniqueness' based on it representing a fandom or not.
i hate when i want to draw something outside and wind blows, i just get so angry, i act like a lunatic, I darn so much, and then after all that ...CRY
Mark, I thank you for showing me....us (YouTubers) your amazing artwork. One day I hope to draw/sketch as good as you or come close. Oh and heres my life in 9 words. " The inner mechanisms of my mind are an enigma." I got this from a friend. :D
Im 13 and i watch your videos just about every day. My life long dream is to become just as good as you. but i would love to see what your drawings looked like when you wer an amuetur (spelled that wronge..) like me, so if you have any of your older art lying around i would love to see it! and i pre-ordered you Mastering Manga book. i cant wait! :)
speaking of good art tools the website jetpens.com has wonderful tools that helped me with the quality and stuff like that of my Manga pictures ex: i was using a .7 mm pencil and drew good pictures but couldn't get the little details that wowed people but when i bought a .3mm pencil i was really able to get those little details that i was not able to do with the .7 mm
Painters in the past, had to make there own paint out of pigment (for the colour) and seed oil and then left in animal intestines. I'm not sure if its the right oil. But using the right art Supplies does matter as it affects the result. however it is not everything you don't need the top end stuff to emprove your drawings, only you can do that!
i was on a site and some guy post the best way to draw manga(scan), use a blue col-erase pencil, an 8H pencil, and a 2B pencil.i tried it and i thought it was way easier.:P
I missed the previous video, so I don't know if this point was brought up, but... I think the importance of the supplies has a lot to do with the artist's style as well. I do pointillism/stippling and ink drawings with near-baroque level of detail; every drawing takes months; some, even years. My sketchbooks and/or paper need to be able to resist all the wear and tear of carrying them around, and the inks need to last. Aside from that I agree with the other comments. Great video!
Mark u inspire me i always wanted to become some kinda artist. And i decided i want to become a manga artist..Your how to draw videos really help.Im gonna make how to draw videos to whaen im perfect at drawing manga so...Thx ^-^
I'd have to agree, the supplies aren't the most important thing. My style is pretty simple; manga/anime graphite/ink no color. So stuff like pens and pencils I've pretty much got covered. But I've got no idea when it comes to paper, any suggestions would be appreciated. Keep up the good work.
I've been making manga for a year now so far only made one real chapter of a serie and also a couple of oneshots, but you really helped me with some stuff i didn't understand. thanks!
My sharpie that I used to ink with died SECONDS into inking a picture. so I fought with it and had to CARVE into the paper, totally ruining the art. I don't care WHAT I use, I can use just about any colored pencil and any sort of inks. things that I really really care about usually get hung or saved if it's on poor paper. A lot of times, I will use a crayola and an ink pen to finish art and it looks nice. I think it really depends on the skill and adaptability of the artist.
Mark, please help me: I'm 20 & my boyfriend who's 25 is a decorated marine (purple heart, distinguished service) he loves it when I draw him pictures, but I can't get the one I want right!! It's me kissing him in his dress blues with my hands on his chest & neck & his hands on my waist. Please please please please PLEASE help me!!! -thanks, SD (SD r my initials)
@markcrilley , Okay so, I use my fingers for shading but I rarely see people use their fingers...is using your fingers for shading alright? I would love to know the answer, thanks! (;
@Dusty08148 i use my fingers for shading too, and I think doing that makes everything look just 10 times better and theres no problem with that at all
He has told us how he got published in a few interviews from Cartoon Block and some other interviews, also in a "message from my subscribers." He gets asked that question millions of times I expect Mark is quite sick of it...Go to cartoon block and in his interview with mark crilley mark tells how he got published in part 1 2 or 3 i can't remember which one.
PH-balanced paper and some fine point pens that don't bleed are great, but it has always bugged me that some people think that quality art supplies are magically going to replace the need to improve your skills. It really is "practice, practice, practice"! Nothing can replace experience, no matter how talented you naturally may be. Experimenting is great too! Nobody draws exactly the same nor do they prefer the same kind of lines. Try out different supplies and find what you like.
I like this kind of discussion, it's always very interesting. I agree with you: art supplies are no magical ingredients for success, only hard work is.
This video may not be an actual "how to draw" but you still hilighted a significant fact :) : A drawing can be beautiful (as were the panels you were working on), but it will get even greater with a background! :) Good luck on finishing Brody's Ghost if you're not yet done with it. I hope you'll give us another topic to discuss soon :)
Hey Mark. I just wanted to ask, what size and type of comic paper do you draw your work on. Is it Bristol Board, 11 x 17 with a 10 x 15 live area? I have been doing some research online and even asked some other artist I know, and they said this is the most common size comic/manga artist use. Do I have to use this certain size to make a manga? When you started working for Dark Horse, I suppose they gave you what size they needed the comic board to be (was it as I said)?
I have a question. Do you write out all of your pages out in a script format first? I think that's one of Dark Horse's requirements. Does it help you at all or do you prefer the flexibility of it without a script?
I learned about you via one of my friends and I've learned ALOT from your videos. And. I'd like to thank you for it.
But to get to my point, I'm about 16 right now and am plotting out my first manga now so it's ready when I have finally mastered my art techniques. However, until then, I try to draw panels for my wannabe manga, but when I do I don't know to set up that particular page. I've looked into other manga and have always wondered how they decide the format of the page.
@LikeSugarHigh101 i was watching this documentary on anime and manga, and the point is to think of each panel as a movie picture, as if the manga is a drawing of each part of the scene of the movie, if that makes sense xD;;
haha i read about a graffiti artist that uses cardboard. granted graffiti is a whole different playing field and experimentation with other medias and canvasaes/wall types/cardboard (lol) is crucial for development.
please can you just answer the question that everyone wants to know the answer to HOW DO YOU GET A MANGA PUBLISHED? THE FATE OF ALL YOUR SUBSRIBERS DEPENDS ON THIS!!!!!!!!!
@xXforcesXx I think he answered this many times already... But the first thing you want to know to get published is that you need to work, work, work and work a llittle bit more on your art. Ask people around you if they'd buy your manga, if yes try to get in touch with a publisher :)
@xXforcesXx ive been a big fan of manga and anime. I watch a lot of it, too much actually. Recently, I've been watching this anime called "Bakuman" and it really had given me a deeper understanding of how manga artist get their mangas published and turned into an anime. Im not saying you should watch it, but it is rather an option you can choose for yourself. I am meerly suggesting one of the thousands of options, but it did help me understand the life of a manga artist. =)
@Arvic1212 I started reading Bakuman and totally loved it and agree with you! It totally opens up the world of manga and anime and also the emotional indepthness of being an artist. Kinda like your drive...
@xXforcesXx the answer has been put out by our manga god. just look it up from his channel and stop asking that. thank you and have a nice day good sir :)
im seriously good at drawing i have been told but i can't shade or add tone, but for me my drawing is like weekly limited, so i can draw good then its bad what would your suggestions be ?
Hey!! Your An amazing artist! I was wondering if you coul have a 'how to draw..' video on a life like dancer. Like a ballerina on pointe! If you have the time to do that, it would be so appreciated! Oh and I know it's late and all but CONGRATS on your books:)
Hay guys! I was wondering if anyone could help me? My problem is I can never find a pen thin enough to ink over my drawings with! Whenever I do the ines are far to think in my opinion for small details. Could anyone suggest something to me?
@anythingredisdead i get my inking pens from Michaels. its an arts and crafts store and i buy ALL my supplies from there. they have literally everything. hope i helped.
@anythingredisdead Hiya!!there are a few suggestions I can give you. I guess it would say it depends on how much you are willing to spend. For about 10-20 bucks you can buy a set of the Prismacolor Premier pen set, it comes in the following sizes: .08,.05,.03,.01 and .005(very fine!!) very black and very nice points! now if you have from 60-100 bucks you can get a set of Koh-i-noor Rapidiographs these are great to use the only prob. is they require routine maintenance, :-D
Is your next Brody's Ghost book comming out soon 'cause I want to know what happened after he saw that his ex-girlfriend was next on the penny murderer's list!! Please tell me when it is commming out and where I can but it.
idr who asked about not erasing but... next time u sit down to draw dont use one start and finish the piece without trying to redo parts of it sometimes you can really surprise yourself. and for some this approach never works. and to answer marks q i found that using like a really cheap pencil or such really does mess with the outcome of the overall picture but if u use at least a decent pencil i generally do decent
Sometimes i can draw. quite well too. sometimes, i cannot. it depends on my mood, the temperature, time of day, my inspirations, and wether i am tired or not. (mentally). this means i could never really give myself a real deadline for anything, because the times i can draw vary too much.
art supplies may only be 10% of it, bu I found a pencil called the General's Layout pencil, it has jet black led, and is very soft, and just the way that it feels on the paper as I draw gives me a lot of confidence. Something about this pencil just feels right to me, you know? Probably like when you found the Dixon Ticonderoga or the Black Prismacolour. It's hard to explain, but having this pencil really changed the way I draw...
UbhikhosiBoKhoKho 1 day ago
i just need a pencil like yours that will make hard to erase dark lines
101guitarchord 6 days ago
Can someone reply to this. I dislike sketchbooks because of the grainy paper. every pencil I use gives me an ugly look. and just this early look destroys my motivation to draw. But I have countless notebooks filled with decent or (dare I say) my "Best" drawings. I need advice. Sketchbooks. How do I overcome it's graininess? I'd appreciate if someone replies.
OpusMagenum 6 days ago in playlist More videos from markcrilley
@OpusMagenum Its really a trial and error thing. Choose different sketchbooks until you find the right one...If the paper is grainy and hard to draw on there really is no way to overcome it without buying a new sketchpad altogether. If the sketchbook your looking at in a store isn't wrapped in plastic, flip through the pages and get the feel of them with your fingers.
AshieSings 5 days ago
polished crap is still crap. practice makes an artist, not fancy supplies. iv drawn with everything from dull pencils to brushes and ink, and i hav to say that there wasnt much of a difference. the inked one was just a bit nicer, but thats because iv been drawing non stop since age 4. lol my wall is completely plastered with Dragonball fan drawings from over the years, and some r god awful, with great pens and some r great with just basic #2 pencils :3
MarioRoxBros 6 days ago
Tacks And Straws. All I Need :3.
kklola1 1 week ago
tell me. Feather Or Prisma xD Da Vinchi probably a feather xD
kklola1 1 week ago
Mr. Mark, could you tell me what your secret perhaps you need a knack for drawing or is it just hard work
osssword 1 week ago
I always have this pencil, that is almost like magic, but then it grew smaller because I used it so much... I used another pencil that was the same type, and it totally crushed my self confidence on drawing because it controlled it self.... I have some imagination right? :P
koolkat0002 1 week ago
i have all hand-me-downs and gifts,and too many sketchbooks.but i often just use my school notebooks and pencil stubs. its sad.
pokemonfreak4ev 1 week ago
@pokemonfreak4ev Your not alone. I can't use sketchbooks. Too grainy. Notebooks have the right smoothness. Perfect for drawing.
OpusMagenum 6 days ago in playlist More videos from markcrilley
it's more of a good artist being able to bring out the true potentials of his material rather than a good material being able to bring out the true potentials of the artist
killinmabrain 1 week ago
Jason Borne? I think you mean McGyver
halolover2dmax 1 week ago
No way! Renaissance materials were almost all made by the artists themselves especially the oils. If anything modern art materials are inferior to what we use now.
ImMyOwnSpotlight 2 weeks ago
i have a question; if your going to start a manga what kind of format do you use ,like you know the boxes you put the pictures in?o;
junisa111 2 weeks ago
@manga109005 what size is the tip of the pen that you and markcrilley have? Cuz i am planning to get one of them soon.thx! :D
UrMomIzH0TLolNOT 2 weeks ago
@UrMomIzH0TLolNOT it's called Sakura Pen Micron and it looks like he's using a .30mm if you look close it has a purple 2 on it which is only on the .30mm as far as I can tell :P I hope i helped!
wendy5640 1 week ago
@wendy5640 Stalker Much? XD jk well you pay alot of attention :3
kklola1 1 week ago
@kklola1 Dude, it's called pausing the video >.<
wendy5640 1 week ago
@wendy5640 >.< sorry xD
kklola1 1 week ago
@The1WhosDraw
I'm 13 years old and I'm in 7th grade too!;)
Yuki3011 2 weeks ago
@The1WhoDraws
Ur right
@markcrilley
Plz make more videos about how to draw eyes, hair, and bodies plz??? Thx!!:)
Yuki3011 2 weeks ago
i have the same pen!!!!!
manga109005 3 weeks ago
where can you get the bristol paper mark? I went to staples yesterday and they said they didn't have any.
ReyesJ96 3 weeks ago
Supplies are a large factor when it comes to drawing, though even if you have minor/Inferior supplies compared to professional artists you can create a masterpiece. If it is one in your eyes then that is really all that matters.
BreeHX101 3 weeks ago
I agree with all these people. I am only 12, and I use only mechanical pencils that have been broken or messed with. but I'm still one of the best artists in my grade (7th). I have a whole sketchbook full of stuff I used almost worthless pencils on, but they still ended up good. The main thing that matters is talent. Practice, practice, practice!!!
Who agrees with me?
The1WhoDraws 3 weeks ago
@The1WhoDraws im in 7th too i use a regular paper and pencil and draw on my math notebook and i get many complements of my drawings :)
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@The1WhoDraws I just wish I could even draw that good i mean i can nail the eyes but facial details and hair i suck at but then again im in 5th so any advice?
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I think using old, used, or rough supplies is good for practice because you aren't afraid of ruining the supplies. That way you can be more relaxed and thus draw something more expressionate or have a more fun time drawing :)
MarcelloTheCello 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from markcrilley
@markcrilly. how much are your books
rockleone121 3 weeks ago
alot of people have alot of different shapes dont u think so? o.O
xee32 4 weeks ago
i think wat matters is wat the shape of ur hand is u need a pencil that is good for ur hands shape i think all that mattters is the shape of the pencil and ur hand is
xee32 4 weeks ago
I'm terrible at drawing even though all my life I dreamt of being an artist....you're a great inspiration :)
By the way...How can you talk and focus on drawing at the same time??? :-o
butterflyforever97 4 weeks ago 2
I don't think expensive art supplies make you a better artist but cheap art supplies can defeat your purpose. An example is when I was starting out I would use any kind of paper and try to paint watercolors. The paper wrinkled and the colors wouldn't flow nicely and I felt frustrated. When I finally bought watercolor paper it made all the difference and I wanted to continue painting. Maybe the wrong supplies can slow down the learning process.
crystalheart9 4 weeks ago
i love how hes just working on the drawing all detail and stuff but he's talking about the comments aha i can't do that i'll be all confused drawing wat im saying XDD
mariaXisXdaXbestX 4 weeks ago
I completely agree with you.
The quality pencil will make the lines look bad but the shape will remain the same. Sometimes a bad pencil will break or cause problems. I use a mechanical pencil. Also, make sure you eraser is good so that lines will disappear completely.
LustGreedSloth 4 weeks ago
I've watched you for a while now and I just don't get how when you draw your hand movements look so free and easy going, for example when you draw straight lines a lot of the time you'll leave gaps or not take it all the way to the edge of the picture but in the end it looks so much better than if you put in a solid line, I have a very hard time doing that, I guess I'm a bit of a perfectionist in this aspect do you have any advise on how to relax and be a little more easy going?
shewolf646 1 month ago
that handful of acorns and tube of toothpaste thing reminded me of macgyver...fuck yeeeeah..
SexuliarisEllhnaras 1 month ago
I do believe that if you learn to draw/create with the worst tools you can adapt easier to using "superior" tools. Although, working with REALLY poor quality tools can make drawing/creating a chore.
Try and find a happy medium. Start with the inexpensive tools and then move on if you do not feel comfortable using it or opt for the middle quality tools to start.
KuddlyKisses 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Is it true you got it or you don't and how do I put the picture in my head on paper please help
DrBoss93 1 month ago
Absolutely love this vid. I think you need a decent drawing materials - pen, pencil, etc.I get a mixture, some things I feel are only worth buying good - like markers - I get letraset Promarkers, but for drawings pencils, I don't think you need to go too high end. I've had an attachment to £50 6bs from the post office!
xXShockSetsInXx 1 month ago
I bought a lot expensive art supplies, but indeed, it haven't made me drew better. Well my works did really became a bit polished well compared to the rough art I made before. But, I can say it "CAN help" you make better works. But that "wouldn'"t give a big boost on your work. Everything still depends on practice, mastery and stuff. But, in art supplies, you better "choose or discover where you are comfortable with." That can help you out. :)
Nimbushurl 1 month ago 15
lol at 7:11 i was like ok challenge accepted
9965rebecca 1 month ago
i know how that one guy feels i have a condition with my nervous system and i can't use my left hand or the left side of my right hand with out feeling like there's a million needles in my hand but when i can draw i can get some good realism drawings out of me ^_^ (search for rebecca9965 on deviantart)
9965rebecca 1 month ago
I like how Mark stays true to manga roots, his art (compared to other artists) is really manga style.
SMgrimbldoo 1 month ago
Wow YouTube won't let me Finnish my comment
KatoonsGBR 1 month ago
In the end the quality of a drawing usually comes from a few things.
A the mood of the artist, which reflects both in your work itself and how long you can facilitate the drawing in your full attention. Coming back to a drawing can greatly affect the outcome.
B The suitability of the individual pencil to the task and how you are treating it at that moment. Bear in mind that having a 'good' quality pencil does not mean its the same as another of the same pencil or even any better than a 'poor'
KatoonsGBR 1 month ago
For me this is a troubling topic as I am infancy one of the people who consciously wants to use the best quality equipment I can but am still intimidated to use such equipment. For example I got a large graphite art kit made by Windsor and Newton as a gift and the only thing I've used is the glass paper. The pencils are better in quality than my stadlers but I'm more comfortable with them. Infact my favorite pencil ATM is a 7p 5h I got In a pack from a 99p store
KatoonsGBR 1 month ago
I like the texture of notebook paper but I hate the five star notebook paper because it's too soft and hard to erase. Is there any type of good quality paper that had that rough texture to it?
WolfLove96 1 month ago
Looking at your nails got me biting mine again.
KashMoneh0319 1 month ago
Hey mark you should do a live Q/A. Maybe get some questions from your twitter feed and live stream while you answer and ask for more questions. Just a thought
xhappyxscreamingx 1 month ago
Thumbs up if you skipped to end to hear him say "And ill be back with another one, Real soon"
TheWildbunch7 1 month ago
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RandomnessIsArt 1 month ago
WELL.... all i have is notebook paper and cheap copy paper,,, and crayolas stuff too :( i think im good with what i have tho :P
raindroptheartist 1 month ago
Skill is definitely a large part of making good art work, along with LOTS of practice. Good quality art supplies is also nice and helps in making better quality. I did used sharpie or ball-point pens to ink my lines and I definitely see the difference now that I use Micron pens (which I adore). When it comes to coloring, I use a combination of Prismacolor and a set of off-brand color pencils, with the Prismacolor giving the work a better finish instead of just flat color.
RogueAngelStudios 1 month ago
Mark, I know this isn't related to this particular video, but do you believe that if your art is part of a huge fandom that it should detract from the quality of it.
Or that even if you are passionate about that fandom, you shouldnt draw it so that your art is 'unique'.
Many people have pointed out to me that I shouldn't be drawing as part of the 'canine' fandom because it is so large and it stops my art being 'unique'.
118Giggles 1 month ago
@118Giggles I have also been given this comment by people. In all honesty, I see no reason why a person should not be able to draw artwork as part of a fandom. If you like a fandom, why not show your support for it or what you like about it? Your personal artistic style is what makes your art unique and will set you apart no matter what you draw. It's silly for people to judge your artwork's 'uniqueness' based on it representing a fandom or not.
RogueAngelStudios 1 month ago
where does he get those black pencil
billybobjoe1236 1 month ago
@billybobjoe1236 It's a brand of colored pencil called Prisma Color. You'll need to buy a set of them to get a black one.
SamuelCish 1 month ago
Search for xXforcesXx continues at day 3. Food source is low.
andrea28893 1 month ago
@andrea28893 LOL >.<
camostung2012 1 month ago
kool
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AlecOgleMusic 1 month ago
i hate when i want to draw something outside and wind blows, i just get so angry, i act like a lunatic, I darn so much, and then after all that ...CRY
P.S not period!!
MsBubzbeautylover 1 month ago
@MsBubzbeautylover Well, there SHOULD have been one after "S" in "P.S". But, I'll let it slide this time. I'm watching you.
SamuelCish 1 month ago
Mark, I thank you for showing me....us (YouTubers) your amazing artwork. One day I hope to draw/sketch as good as you or come close. Oh and heres my life in 9 words. " The inner mechanisms of my mind are an enigma." I got this from a friend. :D
CODBOPlayer63 1 month ago
"I don't need a gun, all I need is... A handful of acorns and this tube of toothpaste. STAND BACK."
...This line needs to be put in a movie or comic book. It might be due to sleep deprivation but i haven't laughed so hard in a long time. XD
evilkittyninja 1 month ago 71
I've heard that renaissance artist used a projection of a draft to help them with their work
Lallitruth 1 month ago
I LIKE YOUR VIDEOS! tkns, i learn a lot of things.
keep doing how to draw videos.
me and to friends we are doing a manga book a very cool story, and tkns to you e learn more things to draw the characters !
thank you very mutch!
DiogoTheKid11 1 month ago
You had the ruler upside down!!!!
francesca199822 1 month ago
@francesca199822 He uses the gap between the ruler and the paper to twilt the pen and do lines in various angles.
AngellGaby 1 month ago
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Im 13 and i watch your videos just about every day. My life long dream is to become just as good as you. but i would love to see what your drawings looked like when you wer an amuetur (spelled that wronge..) like me, so if you have any of your older art lying around i would love to see it! and i pre-ordered you Mastering Manga book. i cant wait! :)
SexyBlueBerry7 1 month ago
HOW DO YOU PUBLISH YOUR WORK!!! I WANT TO KNOW!!!
Walktrhroughgames 1 month ago
@Walktrhroughgames why don't you just google it?
MangaArtFanBoy 1 month ago
speaking of good art tools the website jetpens.com has wonderful tools that helped me with the quality and stuff like that of my Manga pictures ex: i was using a .7 mm pencil and drew good pictures but couldn't get the little details that wowed people but when i bought a .3mm pencil i was really able to get those little details that i was not able to do with the .7 mm
ononaokisama 1 month ago
Painters in the past, had to make there own paint out of pigment (for the colour) and seed oil and then left in animal intestines. I'm not sure if its the right oil. But using the right art Supplies does matter as it affects the result. however it is not everything you don't need the top end stuff to emprove your drawings, only you can do that!
lawerence03 1 month ago
I noticed when you are inking you dont connect lines. What is the reason for that?
Bartwow76 1 month ago
did u take drawing classes? or were u born with drawing talent?
1223irock 1 month ago
hey mark do you scan ur artwork :)
GrimReaper0230 1 month ago
i was on a site and some guy post the best way to draw manga(scan), use a blue col-erase pencil, an 8H pencil, and a 2B pencil.i tried it and i thought it was way easier.:P
GrimReaper0230 1 month ago
Ya, I too have a problem with getting a lot of saliva on my art work. ^ ^
BriGuileGand 1 month ago
I missed the previous video, so I don't know if this point was brought up, but... I think the importance of the supplies has a lot to do with the artist's style as well. I do pointillism/stippling and ink drawings with near-baroque level of detail; every drawing takes months; some, even years. My sketchbooks and/or paper need to be able to resist all the wear and tear of carrying them around, and the inks need to last. Aside from that I agree with the other comments. Great video!
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Mark u inspire me i always wanted to become some kinda artist. And i decided i want to become a manga artist..Your how to draw videos really help.Im gonna make how to draw videos to whaen im perfect at drawing manga so...Thx ^-^
MrAndypanda24 1 month ago
I'd have to agree, the supplies aren't the most important thing. My style is pretty simple; manga/anime graphite/ink no color. So stuff like pens and pencils I've pretty much got covered. But I've got no idea when it comes to paper, any suggestions would be appreciated. Keep up the good work.
JKinJapan 1 month ago
what type of paper do you use?
artman2569 1 month ago
@artman2569 Strathmore Bristol.
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es muy buen video :D podrías decirme que tipo de papel utilizas?
ApfelLindemman 1 month ago
@ApfelLindemman Él está usando papel Strathmore Bristol
wildclaw17 1 month ago
Hey Mark please answer my question.
Can you draw cartoon characters in Manga style?
sergeanttibsthecat 1 month ago
I've been making manga for a year now so far only made one real chapter of a serie and also a couple of oneshots, but you really helped me with some stuff i didn't understand. thanks!
whenthedarkstormhits 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx Calm...
xChibiGal 1 month ago
My sharpie that I used to ink with died SECONDS into inking a picture. so I fought with it and had to CARVE into the paper, totally ruining the art. I don't care WHAT I use, I can use just about any colored pencil and any sort of inks. things that I really really care about usually get hung or saved if it's on poor paper. A lot of times, I will use a crayola and an ink pen to finish art and it looks nice. I think it really depends on the skill and adaptability of the artist.
TheKatie144 1 month ago
Mark, please help me: I'm 20 & my boyfriend who's 25 is a decorated marine (purple heart, distinguished service) he loves it when I draw him pictures, but I can't get the one I want right!! It's me kissing him in his dress blues with my hands on his chest & neck & his hands on my waist. Please please please please PLEASE help me!!! -thanks, SD (SD r my initials)
L8fk2 1 month ago
YAY :D
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i get scared of running out of ink or having a twitch in my hand
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anyone wanna question me, then ima get all acorn and toothpaste on yo butt!
MomoClickClickBoom 1 month ago
Saliva? You get saliva on your drawings? xD
Ticimonster 1 month ago
@markcrilley , Okay so, I use my fingers for shading but I rarely see people use their fingers...is using your fingers for shading alright? I would love to know the answer, thanks! (;
Dusty08148 1 month ago
@Dusty08148 i use my fingers for shading too, and I think doing that makes everything look just 10 times better and theres no problem with that at all
MomoClickClickBoom 1 month ago
He has told us how he got published in a few interviews from Cartoon Block and some other interviews, also in a "message from my subscribers." He gets asked that question millions of times I expect Mark is quite sick of it...Go to cartoon block and in his interview with mark crilley mark tells how he got published in part 1 2 or 3 i can't remember which one.
clovergirl1999 1 month ago 11
PH-balanced paper and some fine point pens that don't bleed are great, but it has always bugged me that some people think that quality art supplies are magically going to replace the need to improve your skills. It really is "practice, practice, practice"! Nothing can replace experience, no matter how talented you naturally may be. Experimenting is great too! Nobody draws exactly the same nor do they prefer the same kind of lines. Try out different supplies and find what you like.
LPetal86 1 month ago
I like this kind of discussion, it's always very interesting. I agree with you: art supplies are no magical ingredients for success, only hard work is.
This video may not be an actual "how to draw" but you still hilighted a significant fact :) : A drawing can be beautiful (as were the panels you were working on), but it will get even greater with a background! :) Good luck on finishing Brody's Ghost if you're not yet done with it. I hope you'll give us another topic to discuss soon :)
videokiaki 1 month ago
Mark!! Where do you get your pens ? When i use my REGULAR pens it makes a mess on my paper. How much do yours cost ?
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@rogernaruto13 same
DJSNIFLES 1 month ago
iam not good at drawing i dont have " a blessing" but i like it ;D
rogernaruto13 1 month ago
Hey Mark. I just wanted to ask, what size and type of comic paper do you draw your work on. Is it Bristol Board, 11 x 17 with a 10 x 15 live area? I have been doing some research online and even asked some other artist I know, and they said this is the most common size comic/manga artist use. Do I have to use this certain size to make a manga? When you started working for Dark Horse, I suppose they gave you what size they needed the comic board to be (was it as I said)?
Fluffy0w0Demon 1 month ago
My question is why can everyone who I know draw manga so beautiful?? I can't draw body's can you make a video of that?? ;$
mariane556 1 month ago
and yeah whats that pen u use?
MysticLilJunZ 1 month ago
oh oh i have a question! wheres that ring from? xD
MysticLilJunZ 1 month ago
" ITS LIKE A SCENE FROM A MOVIE MANN!" ~lol mark
AnimeWolfe012 1 month ago
You don't need acorns or toothpaste to kill someone,
You can probably kill an army of armed guards with the cuteness of a teddy bear! XD
Also, I was the one who posted the comment about the money, HA! Thanks Mark!!!
legomationdotnet 1 month ago
I have a question. Do you write out all of your pages out in a script format first? I think that's one of Dark Horse's requirements. Does it help you at all or do you prefer the flexibility of it without a script?
PrinceRaelo 1 month ago
What use could acorns and toothpaste be in a fight?!?!?
lunieloona713 1 month ago
@lunieloona713 Hurt their eyes with minty toothpaste and make them choke on the acorns whil they are blinded.
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Michaelangelo was believed to have used just a scrap piece of paper and crude charcoal pieces for his very original sketches.
munkeeblue 1 month ago
Anyone else notice how he just casually draws this fantastic looking art while he leisurley talks? So relaxed, thats the sign of a PRO >_>
langolava 1 month ago
@NekoGothIGirl101 I would definitely enter idk if I'd win tho
BlueRubberDuck2 1 month ago
I learned about you via one of my friends and I've learned ALOT from your videos. And. I'd like to thank you for it.
But to get to my point, I'm about 16 right now and am plotting out my first manga now so it's ready when I have finally mastered my art techniques. However, until then, I try to draw panels for my wannabe manga, but when I do I don't know to set up that particular page. I've looked into other manga and have always wondered how they decide the format of the page.
Do you think you
LikeSugarHigh101 1 month ago
@LikeSugarHigh101 i was watching this documentary on anime and manga, and the point is to think of each panel as a movie picture, as if the manga is a drawing of each part of the scene of the movie, if that makes sense xD;;
Meggiemeg2313 1 month ago
Oh my god! Mark, you said coppics! I'm not your friend anymore. :P
InvaderJaycee 1 month ago
haha i read about a graffiti artist that uses cardboard. granted graffiti is a whole different playing field and experimentation with other medias and canvasaes/wall types/cardboard (lol) is crucial for development.
lolttyl143 1 month ago
Hey Mark
I just want to thank you, I've learnt heaps from your video's
Check out my speed art guys
Please support me as well.
Thanks
/watch?v=YwT2aayo68g
GlBSDESIGN 1 month ago
Can you draw a skeleton? 0.o
outsideaction 1 month ago
Mark
you are holding your ruler the wrong way round
there is no 71 cm
bingo7612 1 month ago
@bingo7612 or with some cameras it flips the video around
xoxEmeraldCity 1 month ago
A Lead Pencil! Its May Fav :P
musicsandgames 1 month ago
hahahaha that is so true i have some expensive tiny tiny TINY paint tubes that are supposedly really good but i havent used them cuz im afraid to LOL
MapIeMania 1 month ago
"All I need is....a handful of acorns and this tube of toothpaste!"
xD
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please can you just answer the question that everyone wants to know the answer to HOW DO YOU GET A MANGA PUBLISHED? THE FATE OF ALL YOUR SUBSRIBERS DEPENDS ON THIS!!!!!!!!!
xXforcesXx 1 month ago 39
@xXforcesXx i think he did that a long time ago lol
MapIeMania 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx There's a video in the related sectionwith that exact title...sorta. It should be by someone whose name on YouTube is "cartoonblock"
/watch?v=LNleCLXGlx0
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@xXforcesXx He's already said it a thousands of times
KirbyCrossing 1 month ago 12
@xXforcesXx he have videos about that:D
rogernaruto13 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx I think he answered this many times already... But the first thing you want to know to get published is that you need to work, work, work and work a llittle bit more on your art. Ask people around you if they'd buy your manga, if yes try to get in touch with a publisher :)
videokiaki 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx i'm pretty sure he's covered this in one of his message to subscriber videos and he talked about it in the interveiw on cartoonblock
niallmac729 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx WATCH HIS OLDER VIDEOS hes covered it a LOT.
mandowarrior123 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx ive been a big fan of manga and anime. I watch a lot of it, too much actually. Recently, I've been watching this anime called "Bakuman" and it really had given me a deeper understanding of how manga artist get their mangas published and turned into an anime. Im not saying you should watch it, but it is rather an option you can choose for yourself. I am meerly suggesting one of the thousands of options, but it did help me understand the life of a manga artist. =)
Arvic1212 1 month ago
@Arvic1212 I started reading Bakuman and totally loved it and agree with you! It totally opens up the world of manga and anime and also the emotional indepthness of being an artist. Kinda like your drive...
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@xXforcesXx You draw a manga and send it in to a editor, get it aproved. end off story.
Sw33tDani3 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx he made a video just about that XD
DrawingInHeart 1 month ago
@xXforcesXx the answer has been put out by our manga god. just look it up from his channel and stop asking that. thank you and have a nice day good sir :)
159tony 1 month ago
How does one become a professional manga artist and illustrate manga?
HExATExMYxTACO43 1 month ago
@HExATExMYxTACO43 I think he has an older video about the process of becoming a manga artist and working your way up.
mypupismup 1 month ago
Stunning work- such an inspiration.
animemadness18 1 month ago
pow manero adorei os desenhos
aprendi muito
SuperAmandinnha 1 month ago
Where do you find most of your inspiration when you drawn. And would you recommend office max or office depot?
swiftdarknight 1 month ago
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MARKKK !!!!!
would you please do some coloring tutorial using coloring pencil !?
i believe it's more difficult than using paintbrush on canvas ...
Thanks before ....
i believe some people also want to see coloring tutorial ... so THUMBS UP ^_^
Ronirse 1 month ago
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Ronirse 1 month ago
im seriously good at drawing i have been told but i can't shade or add tone, but for me my drawing is like weekly limited, so i can draw good then its bad what would your suggestions be ?
Novianandwarpy 1 month ago
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You are my master :DDD
MrSlykzOfficial 1 month ago
Hey!! Your An amazing artist! I was wondering if you coul have a 'how to draw..' video on a life like dancer. Like a ballerina on pointe! If you have the time to do that, it would be so appreciated! Oh and I know it's late and all but CONGRATS on your books:)
1234dancergurl 1 month ago
Can you make a video on how to draw a teenage boy? I'm having some trouble.
midnightninja613 1 month ago
can you plzz do a tutorial on how to draw rin okamuras hair from blue exorsist
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@markcrilley WHAT KIND OF PEN DO YOU USE FOR INKING?!
adrianisbored12 1 month ago
how can u draw at the same time u talk
bunnyluveable 1 month ago
WooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooW
It is amazin, beautiful!!!!!!!!
MrBoro1212 1 month ago
Hay guys! I was wondering if anyone could help me? My problem is I can never find a pen thin enough to ink over my drawings with! Whenever I do the ines are far to think in my opinion for small details. Could anyone suggest something to me?
anythingredisdead 1 month ago
@anythingredisdead i get my inking pens from Michaels. its an arts and crafts store and i buy ALL my supplies from there. they have literally everything. hope i helped.
sami011992 1 month ago
@sami011992 cool! But is it an american store? I'm from Scotland :(
anythingredisdead 1 month ago
@anythingredisdead yes it is. but i'm sure you can buy from the website. michaels.com
sami011992 1 month ago
@sami011992 Great! Thanks :D
anythingredisdead 1 month ago
@anythingredisdead Hiya!!there are a few suggestions I can give you. I guess it would say it depends on how much you are willing to spend. For about 10-20 bucks you can buy a set of the Prismacolor Premier pen set, it comes in the following sizes: .08,.05,.03,.01 and .005(very fine!!) very black and very nice points! now if you have from 60-100 bucks you can get a set of Koh-i-noor Rapidiographs these are great to use the only prob. is they require routine maintenance, :-D
CyberKatt 1 month ago
@CyberKatt Wow! This is great thank you! I think I'll go for the cheaper set...lol xD Thanks again!
anythingredisdead 1 month ago
Is your next Brody's Ghost book comming out soon 'cause I want to know what happened after he saw that his ex-girlfriend was next on the penny murderer's list!! Please tell me when it is commming out and where I can but it.
inusam15 1 month ago
idr who asked about not erasing but... next time u sit down to draw dont use one start and finish the piece without trying to redo parts of it sometimes you can really surprise yourself. and for some this approach never works. and to answer marks q i found that using like a really cheap pencil or such really does mess with the outcome of the overall picture but if u use at least a decent pencil i generally do decent
ft1051 1 month ago
Sometimes i can draw. quite well too. sometimes, i cannot. it depends on my mood, the temperature, time of day, my inspirations, and wether i am tired or not. (mentally). this means i could never really give myself a real deadline for anything, because the times i can draw vary too much.
dustnut1 1 month ago
I wanna know why you don't ink solid lines for background and detail. Instead you tend to break them up into shorter lines.
Undeadruin 1 month ago
You got me all excited when you said "new Brody's Ghost comic" >.>
Undeadruin 1 month ago
Markcrilley I have a question how do you set up the page layout for a manga
FutsuNoTenshiNai 1 month ago