This is a transcript of a video where Ryan Benjamin, a professional comic artist, shows how to draw Batman and shares his tips and experiences in the comic industry. He talks about his influences, his techniques, his tools, his travels, his education, and his projects. He also mentions Skillshare, the sponsor of the video, and one of their classes on YouTube success.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is Ryan Benjamin, a professional comic artist who works for Marvel and DC Comics.
2. The speaker is drawing a Batman character and explaining his techniques and tips for comic art.
3. The speaker learned from Salvador Dali, Michelangelo, Jim Lee, and other artists, but also developed his own unique style and brand.
4. The speaker uses a fat sharpie marker, white out, and dual tip pens from Japan to create his sketches.
5. The speaker travels to Japan every year and did 108 commissions in one day at a Tokyo Comic Con.
6. The speaker likes to hike, play video games, and kickbox to balance his health and creativity.
7. The speaker says he does not need a college degree to succeed in the comic industry, but he needs skill, connection, and value.
8. The speaker partnered with other comic artists to create a workshop called Comic Pro Boot Camp to teach aspiring artists how to draw professionally.
9. The speaker has original art from Vampire Hunter D, Travis Charest, Soey Milk, and Bruce Lee's autograph as his prized possessions.
10. The speaker emphasizes the importance of traditional art skills with pencil and paper, and the difference between seeing original art versus digital art.
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