How to Cross Hatch for Comics - David Finch

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
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    Pro comic artist David Finch introduces you to cross hatching! In this lesson, we’ve got some beginner tips on how to practice drawing lines for cross hatching, how cross hatching shows form and in what stage of the drawing you’d want to begin cross hatching. He’ll also do a quick demonstration of cross hatching with The Flash! If you enjoyed this lesson make sure to check out his other videos on his channel - / dfinchdrawingtuts
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  • @ProkoTV
    @ProkoTV  Před 3 lety +35

    Be sure to hit the subscribe and hit the bell so you don’t miss out on future content! Also check out David’s comic course now on Proko - www.proko.com/course/creating-a-comic-page/overview

  • @kiriappeee
    @kiriappeee Před 3 lety +537

    One thing I absolutely love about these kinds of videos is that even if I'm not at the level to execute this, it really really increases my ability to study other people's drawings and appreciate them even more deeply. 🙌🏽

  • @devyadav3273
    @devyadav3273 Před 3 lety +1481

    Finally a worthy lesson. My learning would be legendary!

    • @xXhiwakaXx
      @xXhiwakaXx Před 3 lety +30

      Sure does dude! That's why I love learning from guys like David Finch; a treasure trove of experience and he damn well knows what he is doing. Thumbs up to this guy!

    • @brunosoares6832
      @brunosoares6832 Před 3 lety +23

      all lessons are worthy..

    • @lilyg8761
      @lilyg8761 Před 3 lety +15

      this is the best thing i’ve seen all day

    • @darkwolverine007
      @darkwolverine007 Před 3 lety +9

      Good one hehehehe

    • @yohanngeorge5488
      @yohanngeorge5488 Před 3 lety +13

      Kung fu panda Doom doom do doom

  • @MrRhoadsRules25
    @MrRhoadsRules25 Před 3 lety +485

    Idk how Proko manages to top themselves every single year, 12 days of proko and lightbox always blows me away but this year is on a whol other level!

  • @jneal4154
    @jneal4154 Před 3 lety +384

    @1:38 "If you draw a circle just like this."
    Me: "Thank God. There's hope for me still."

    • @rossevanricamara4169
      @rossevanricamara4169 Před 3 lety +28

      I've come to understand that most artists can't make a perfect circle in one stroke. They just give a lot more effort making one.

    • @reallyoriginalusername4574
      @reallyoriginalusername4574 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah ghosting is real helpful for circles amd lines

    • @locowachipanga561
      @locowachipanga561 Před 3 lety +3

      You just described the first exercise from the book Fun with a pencil by Andrew Loomis. Check that out.

    • @momo-xo6vs
      @momo-xo6vs Před 3 měsíci

      @@reallyoriginalusername4574 yes it isss!! ghosting > lots of confusing lines

  • @TheJhuerta88
    @TheJhuerta88 Před 3 lety +164

    Dave Finch’s technique is awesome. I love his style. Thanks for having him on your channel.

    • @Themetalexpression
      @Themetalexpression Před 2 lety

      👍

    • @greencase
      @greencase Před rokem +1

      Jim Lee inspired.

    • @kaivenfigueroa
      @kaivenfigueroa Před rokem +1

      @@greencasehe was making comics since around jim lees time

    • @greencase
      @greencase Před rokem +1

      David began working at top cow for Marc silvestri in 1995. By that time Jim Lee already established his own style. So yeah many were inspired by Jim. Nothing wrong with that.

  • @Soul-OnFire
    @Soul-OnFire Před 3 lety +56

    I’ve been drawing in a western comic book style, mainly focusing on poster and cover art, for over 20+ years. I have never felt strong in my inking skills because I just couldn’t get a ‘professional’ look with my finished inked drawings. These videos have taught me so much in an amazingly short amount of time. Thank you so much for doing this series David, I have been a fan of your artwork for as long as I can remember. Much ❤️

    • @michaellinner7772
      @michaellinner7772 Před rokem +6

      In my humble opinion I think it can be better to forge your own style and not compare your work with anyone else's. Someday people will look at your art and say "That's instantly recognizable as a Light Echo and it's fantastic ".

  • @thegaryjay_yt
    @thegaryjay_yt Před rokem +12

    This is the first time I've heard anyone explain 'why.' I literally had this question back in college and my professor told me to just study what others do, nothing about the technique. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Mr Finch sir

  • @PhillipP93
    @PhillipP93 Před 3 lety +220

    I'm left handed, so this video is a godsend.

  • @stever6606
    @stever6606 Před 3 lety +21

    The single greatest description of not only how, but why, on crosshatching. Bravo! Very well done!

  • @marcograf5244
    @marcograf5244 Před 3 lety +124

    His quick and dirty examples are better than my best drawings

    • @brianng8350
      @brianng8350 Před 2 lety +11

      Well, he has over 20 plus years of even uglier works. So, hang in there and keep practicing like they say...

    • @BaseBasvic
      @BaseBasvic Před 2 lety +1

      Don’t remind me…😑

    • @loubonnett
      @loubonnett Před 2 lety

      It's mostly that crazy pencil.

    • @viderevero1338
      @viderevero1338 Před 2 lety

      @@loubonnett Yeah that pencil is magic, man.

  • @chrisc5334
    @chrisc5334 Před 3 lety +18

    Great to see a master at work. Truly impressive and shows just how much skill and work goes into something the reader takes for granted

  • @jbkhan1135
    @jbkhan1135 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I've watched this video several times and it never ceases to amaze me, how effortless David is with his drawing. His skill level is really insane. Thanks to Proko and David for sharing this!

  • @screw_tape
    @screw_tape Před 3 lety +5

    i’m glad you all have been branching out from the academic stuff and touching on the more casual or graphic stuff.

  • @LgirardDev
    @LgirardDev Před 3 lety +14

    David is the man, everysingle advice is gold OMG.

  • @markbennett8927
    @markbennett8927 Před 3 lety +1

    Aaah man, three decades I’ve been rendering and ink drawing, almost but never clearing the hurdle, too many times I overworked, lost consistency of form direction, and this genius nails it it one, WOW thank you so much for the knowledge ....simply and perfectly put.🙏🏻

  •  Před 3 lety +2

    Finch's probably the most detail oriented comics artist on the planet and in the best way possible. Love his work!

  • @jairomurcia14
    @jairomurcia14 Před 2 lety +3

    That is what I call service to humanity with unconditional LOVE...THANKS

  • @eriangelino7800
    @eriangelino7800 Před 2 lety +5

    It is amazing how you can breakdown the complex parts into simpler components of art. Thanks for your great lesson.

  • @supersonico9364
    @supersonico9364 Před 3 lety +5

    I’m so glad Proko is inviting David Finch he and his wife are very nice people and all artists are struggling in these crazy times! Love to Meredith , Dave and Proko from the bottom of my heart! ✨✨💕💕💕👍✨✨

  • @theartjedi
    @theartjedi Před 3 lety +46

    Yes I can’t wait to watch!! Been waiting for David to make a tutorial on this, and it’s nice and long. So much to learn!
    And on top of that my commission made an appearance at 7:10. So cool! This is the way

  • @greyareaRK1
    @greyareaRK1 Před 3 lety +46

    Excellent. I've never studied comic art, but I noticed that the crosshatching seemed codified, and this explained it very well.

  • @undeadbandit835
    @undeadbandit835 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I come back to this video so many times, all those artist here are just incredible, I'm in awe every time I come to this channel

  • @sheldonmartin8794
    @sheldonmartin8794 Před 3 lety +7

    Awesome break down of rendering. Love David Finch's process!

  • @captokyo
    @captokyo Před 3 lety +7

    David Finch is an extraordinary artist and a masterful teacher!! Thank you 😊

  • @antonio_carvalho
    @antonio_carvalho Před rokem +5

    Thank you so much for sharing your mental process during the creation of theses masterpieces!

  • @rowgue1414
    @rowgue1414 Před 3 lety +60

    So awesome to see this great collaboration, Everyone check out David’s streams they are amazing!

  • @realisticspeeddrawingandco2064

    He is really amazing, good teacher and he didn't mind to share his technique completely ,I always struggled using this cross hatch technique, not any more, nice video

  • @mikekazz5353
    @mikekazz5353 Před 3 lety +32

    I just finished watching a couple of his videos so the is a good surprise.

  • @konstantinoschristofi7300

    Thank you David Finch AND Proko for this video. Been waiting forever for David Finch to explain his cross-hatching!!!!

  • @genericsidecharacter8915
    @genericsidecharacter8915 Před 2 lety +1

    David Finch is for sure one of my favorite artists and one of the best comic book artists ever.

  • @tripplejaz
    @tripplejaz Před 3 lety +14

    David Finch on Proko? Yes please! Merry Christmas indeed

  • @sarashaker6147
    @sarashaker6147 Před 3 lety +8

    Thanks, David for your time and great lessons and thanks, proko for providing us with the best artists' advice including yours

  • @wreckingballpaul
    @wreckingballpaul Před 3 lety +4

    Such great advice! The separation from form shadows and cast shadows finally made sense to me in this video, and it revealed to me different philosophies to crosshatching that I had no idea existed. Thank you David Finch and the Proko team!

  • @aaroninlatin
    @aaroninlatin Před 2 měsíci

    All of these videos have really helped me improve in countless different ways. Without taking art classes or ever having the opportunity to do so, these videos have been huge in my journey with art. I am very appreciative of every video. Thank you!

  • @rickjones4114
    @rickjones4114 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for posting, I found this instantly useable and am already happier with my drawings after implementing the hatching towards the light trick he shared here! :)

  • @1000monograms
    @1000monograms Před 3 lety +4

    Must see lesson for every, I mean EVERY, student in woodcut/engraving studio. Bid THANK YOU to David and Proko as well!

  • @alceonsde5931
    @alceonsde5931 Před 3 lety +8

    That's amazing... learned in 27 minutes more than in the last half year! Thanks!

  • @D-me-dream-smp
    @D-me-dream-smp Před 2 lety

    One of the best tutorials on how to advance your cross hatching I’ve seen. It can be challenging to find advice that covers how to actually create different quality lines and what to bear in mind in relation to direction and type of line to use. Having a base of shading in place was really useful. I’m keen to develop a more representative (?figurative) style of drawing rather than totally realistic yet still keep form and shape. Thank you so much.

  • @scottford9605
    @scottford9605 Před 3 lety +2

    Outstanding demo by David loved his explanation as he rendered the drawing

  • @kingpen1179
    @kingpen1179 Před 3 lety +41

    Just finished watching David's hand tutorial, now this!!! 12 days of happiness indeed ❤️❤️

  • @1MightyR
    @1MightyR Před 3 lety +4

    Thanx Proko. For having david finch do a tutorial! Very useful!😊👍

  • @linnylinlinlin
    @linnylinlinlin Před 3 lety +2

    Hatching and cross hatching are my favourite types of mark making!! Thank you for this!!!

  • @nitewolf5514
    @nitewolf5514 Před 3 lety +1

    Always love watching David

  • @SeekAndYeShallFindGod
    @SeekAndYeShallFindGod Před rokem +3

    This is the best crosshatching lesson I've seen. Bravo!

  • @alfonsolaparra1908
    @alfonsolaparra1908 Před 3 lety +4

    Thanks Proko! for featuring a true master. I love your tutorials very much as well Proko, I definitely have improved my skills with them.

  • @Roberto-REME
    @Roberto-REME Před rokem +1

    Outstanding teaching of cross-hatch technique. You have amazing talent David. You are truly, truly talented.

  • @fakeplastic1826
    @fakeplastic1826 Před 3 lety +1

    This may be the best crosshatching explanation/demonstration I have ever seen. Thanks.

  • @reganbothma5435
    @reganbothma5435 Před 3 lety +4

    I have been a David Finch fan for many years. Loved his tutorials on Human anatomy!! This was a good one. Thanks

  • @timrobin4780
    @timrobin4780 Před 3 lety +9

    I love this, been struggling to render things with cross hatching.

  • @scottchristian8585
    @scottchristian8585 Před rokem

    This is the first time I’ve seen something like this before and it was incredible for me to watch. I learn so much just watching him do some cross hatching at the beginning it was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing David Finch you are truly a master.!!

  • @BernieGolgo13
    @BernieGolgo13 Před 3 lety +1

    Great Demo and class!!!!

  • @OoziHobo
    @OoziHobo Před 3 lety +4

    this was the one I was looking forward to the most, and it did not disappoint! I needed these tips. Definitely checking out this guy's channel.

  • @wattscreates1977
    @wattscreates1977 Před 3 lety +7

    This is definitely my favorite rendering technique. Reminds me of being fascinated by comic illustrations as a kid. I was born in the 80's lol

  • @Steve.Dennis
    @Steve.Dennis Před 3 lety

    Literally the best ever video tutorial I have ever seen about cartoon hatching. Thank you David Finch and Proko!

  • @pantako4988
    @pantako4988 Před 2 lety +1

    I watched other videos but u got my attention by showing how it's done in details in the beginning of the video thanks

  • @zarkmuckerburg4207
    @zarkmuckerburg4207 Před 3 lety +506

    Stan looks like he secretly knows quantum physics but decided not to tell anyone

    • @heyryanisonx3141
      @heyryanisonx3141 Před 3 lety +62

      Stan both knows quantum physics and doesn't know quantum physics until he confirms.

    • @ehsaanyousef2273
      @ehsaanyousef2273 Před 3 lety +4

      :0 big brain

    • @stevewilks8141
      @stevewilks8141 Před 3 lety +1

      We can only guess at the tips that they won't tell us. Like what to do when practicing makes you worse

    • @Tiziano182
      @Tiziano182 Před 3 lety

      well.. dude needs rendering algorythms haha

  • @blanebellerud5811
    @blanebellerud5811 Před 3 lety +4

    NIce clear demonstration, good explanation of underlying principles

  • @silkspikedolls
    @silkspikedolls Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you David. I've been drawing all my life and you taught me some great new techniques and really explained why you did each step. Brilliant!

  • @tonyd9821
    @tonyd9821 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for taking the time to post this lesson

  • @soulalbeniz
    @soulalbeniz Před 3 lety +5

    thank you for this so effective explanation and demonstration of cast shadow, cross hatch direction and direction of light source, worthy lesson !

  • @derekmoore1387
    @derekmoore1387 Před 3 lety +10

    This was definitely a treat. It's nice to see how to render, especially when other processes proceed rendering, such as coloring or watercolor. I have the problem of turning everything into what looks like a lithograph. I like working in detail like Alphonso Dunn, who is a great pen and ink artist, but seeing a tasteful, succinct method of rendering is great. Knowing when less is more...

  • @ramganapathy3298
    @ramganapathy3298 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing demo. Best on the subject of cross-hatching!

  • @agradoville
    @agradoville Před 3 lety

    OUTSTANDING! Great information here. Thank You

  • @nickhayley
    @nickhayley Před 3 lety +3

    I feel like everything is now good in the world. An amazing left handed comic artist.

  • @JuanManuelTastzian
    @JuanManuelTastzian Před 3 lety +5

    Loved the demo! Always thought cross hatching had to be, well, crossed! But this type of rendering to soften things up really adds to the overall look.

  • @MatejKovacicIllustrator
    @MatejKovacicIllustrator Před 3 lety +1

    Some great knowledge here! Thanks!

  • @anton364094
    @anton364094 Před 17 dny

    Absolutely mesmerizing!

  • @ursidae8619
    @ursidae8619 Před 3 lety +5

    David Finch is awesome, this taught me some new stuff, thanks Proko.

    • @supersonico9364
      @supersonico9364 Před 3 lety +1

      Pls join FinchBunch all Mondays! His wife Meredith and him are the nicest people ever! 💕

  • @Rossccline
    @Rossccline Před 3 lety +3

    DO more like this
    I love Proko

  • @Crashoutjacob
    @Crashoutjacob Před 3 lety +1

    This was amazing!!! I’ve been a fan of David Finch for a while and this was very helpful!!!

  • @BabaBambule
    @BabaBambule Před rokem +1

    This ist one of the most useful videos I've ever seen

  • @type1edgrrr
    @type1edgrrr Před 3 lety +6

    Decided to become a comic book artist. Wanted to be a manga artist but the diversity and realism of comics is just amazing. Here's to hoping 2021 is my year to finally push my career forward and escape the horrors of general labor. Fingers crossed 🤞

    • @stuntmanskits1525
      @stuntmanskits1525 Před rokem +2

      How’d it go?

    • @kool4209
      @kool4209 Před 11 měsíci

      its been 2 years.... I hope you succeed in all your endeavors

  • @HelisandroKrepel
    @HelisandroKrepel Před 3 lety +6

    Now it will be nice see Proko on Finch's Monday Night Draw :D
    Please make it happen

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic video! I love David Finch so much

  • @thatguyiscool6712
    @thatguyiscool6712 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I learned more from this than literally all the other videos I’ve watched combined

  • @anidaart
    @anidaart Před 3 lety +4

    Amazing tutorial, love it!

  • @nikesonfleek7332
    @nikesonfleek7332 Před 3 lety +126

    I’m just so disoriented from seeing a fellow left handed artist

    • @myrmiciex1889
      @myrmiciex1889 Před 3 lety +8

      Ikr I thought something was off for a lot of this

    • @mcracc
      @mcracc Před 3 lety +4

      Fellow left handed artist here lol

    • @willheydecker6179
      @willheydecker6179 Před 3 lety +6

      Proko, Aaron Blaise, and Kopinski are all left handed.

  • @fanickmj
    @fanickmj Před 3 lety

    PURE GOLD VIDEO MAN. Really makes me understand how this technique works. Thanks Proko an David!

  • @arsenmarek597
    @arsenmarek597 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent demo, clear explanations, great advices. Thanks

  • @coltennial9513
    @coltennial9513 Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely impressive.

  • @Mia-Art
    @Mia-Art Před 3 lety +3

    You learn a lot each time,thank you

  • @alexisazrael2876
    @alexisazrael2876 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks proko, David is amazing, I follow his channel, and I love his art

  • @ZeCarnevilCat
    @ZeCarnevilCat Před 3 lety +1

    Wow... I didn't like cross hatching much before but now... that's an incredible demo! i love it!

  • @alphinart
    @alphinart Před 3 lety +5

    Yesssss! David is the best hatching/shadows artist in comics!! ✍️

    • @kennywang171
      @kennywang171 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi

    • @alphinart
      @alphinart Před 3 lety

      @@kennywang171 Hi Kenny 👋 nice to see you over here lol

  • @extrememaybe1534
    @extrememaybe1534 Před 3 lety +9

    Slap!!! That sound is my hand hitting my forehead. I've been struggling with crosshatching after watching this video it finally makes more sense. Davids channel is awesome everyone check it out.

  • @IraMishchuk
    @IraMishchuk Před 3 lety

    That was very helpful! Thanks, David for a detailed and careful tutorial!

  • @georgecompton1879
    @georgecompton1879 Před rokem

    The best basic 4 anyone !! Great job , thankyou so much!!

  • @tuxedodogstopmotion5339
    @tuxedodogstopmotion5339 Před 3 lety +3

    You legit made a random shape look good.... I wish I had your talent!

  • @szymonsowinski9095
    @szymonsowinski9095 Před 3 lety +667

    now we know where does ZHC's style come from

    • @restlesssheep7156
      @restlesssheep7156 Před 3 lety +114

      IKR, ZHC's version explaining his style was inadequate, he is a great artist but not a good teacher. So it is satisfying to learn it from someone who is both a good teacher and a good artist.

    • @samankucher5117
      @samankucher5117 Před 3 lety +27

      Love both but David is my favorite teacher 🍀

    • @zombiecandy570
      @zombiecandy570 Před 3 lety +90

      ZHC yoinked Finch’s style and got famous off it

    • @hyrofx9124
      @hyrofx9124 Před 3 lety +38

      @@zombiecandy570 True, ut David is totally okay with ZHC having him as a big influence.

    • @akhiltrg4087
      @akhiltrg4087 Před 3 lety +33

      Did you see the comfort thing in the middle of his mechanical pencil?As i saw it the only thing that came in my head is that video on how to mod your mechanical pencil

  • @robertblackmore703
    @robertblackmore703 Před 2 lety +1

    Very well explained. Thank you.

  • @Haleymrn
    @Haleymrn Před 3 lety +1

    This is what i've been looking for, thank youuuuu!

  • @budhanshu16
    @budhanshu16 Před 3 lety +503

    Imagine his son gets a school project on comics.....

    • @DeviN99de
      @DeviN99de Před 3 lety +85

      Did your dad draw this, little Timmy?
      no!

    • @somethinssketchy2117
      @somethinssketchy2117 Před 3 lety +31

      @@DeviN99de David in the background: Hey son does your teacher want me to do super detailed artwork or just figure sketches

    • @sidjones16
      @sidjones16 Před 3 lety +3

      You mean ZHC? Jk

    • @natnaelzeray3673
      @natnaelzeray3673 Před 3 lety +17

      @@sidjones16 have you seen ZHC's channel lately. Only his old fans whould know about his comic book style drawings.

    • @somethinssketchy2117
      @somethinssketchy2117 Před 3 lety +20

      @@natnaelzeray3673 I dont like his content anymore tbh

  • @1MinutePainting
    @1MinutePainting Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you! So useful 😍👍

  • @limepointin
    @limepointin Před 3 lety +1

    That was so incredibly helpful. Thank you

  • @TheKevphil
    @TheKevphil Před 2 lety

    I think David is the best artist currently working in comics because of his versatility and ability to draw *_everything_* brilliantly and excitingly. And although they may not be connected thru any living continuity, I think his rendering style is a worthy successor to the incredible inking of Rudy Nebres. Thanks, David!

  • @brownjh91
    @brownjh91 Před 3 lety +20

    Holy crap -- this is a 27-minute masterclass.

  • @adeeltahirmusic
    @adeeltahirmusic Před 3 lety +8

    The amount of material David is putting out, I think I should put him on my CV as a teacher. I don't even draw professionally lmao

    • @adeeltahirmusic
      @adeeltahirmusic Před 3 lety +1

      Also, holy hell thanks proko! New to your channel as well and was just a delight to see this.

    • @Themetalexpression
      @Themetalexpression Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/36XJ_CyQTCk/video.html 👍

  • @jdredd8152
    @jdredd8152 Před 2 lety +1

    Learned a lot. Thank you.

  • @ScMaHi
    @ScMaHi Před 2 lety +1

    Great teaching. Good for beginners to follow