After getting back from the very first Lightbox Convention in LA, both Draftsmen give their thoughts on the value of these conventions for artists. Includes advice on networking, etiquette, note taking, selling work, and portfolios. We elaborate on a caller’s question about drawing from imagination and why you can’t start out drawing like Kim Jung Gi. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com San Diego Comic-Con - https://www.comic-con....
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
How can you be a good parent and a successful artist? Is it even possible? We try to find answers to those questions and the ways you can incorporate art into your life while raising a child. We go through 3 voicemail questions including our opinion on painting before learning how to draw. Is Stan a mutant child of Chernobyl? Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 View show images at https://proko.com/361 Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokope...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Marshall goes full on Walter Cronkite and does some investigative journalism, asking all about the inner workings of Proko. The system we use to prioritize tasks and stay organized, the importance of delegation - Walt Disney built an empire by being a diligent delegator. Stan describes the exercise that improved his line quality while he was a student at Watts Atelier! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 *Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com Dorian Iten - https://www...
Oct 29, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Thinking of creative ideas is actually not that hard, but executing them, bring them to fruition, and solving real problems is much harder and requires creative skill. We’ll define what it means to be creative and some ways you can stimulate and improve your own creative abilities. A listener asks how he can increase his passion for art and Stan shows off some drawings he bought from Steven Bauman. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon....
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
The Breaking Bad movie just released on Netflix and because Stan is a huge fan, we’re redecorating the whole set, putting on costumes, and dedicating the episode to Drugs! We talk about our past experiences with drugs, if they can hinder or help an artist and some drug alternatives that you should look at to get those creative juices flowing. A caller asks what abstract artists should study. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com Pic...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Does copying from photo reference make you a fake artist? Is tracing considered cheating? Do you even have an art license?! We share our opinions about photobashing, tracing, and drawing from photos. We also discuss the debilitating effects of imposter syndrome and how it might sometimes be a good thing. Stan’s thang brings back childhood memories :) Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com Andrew Loomis - Fun with a Pencil - https://a...
Oct 08, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 19
It’s a voicemail marathon! We answer a bunch of questions from listeners of the podcast. Topics include the fear of being too old to be a professional artist, cosplay fashion design, and knowing when a painting is finished. Stan paid Karl Kopinski to do an original painting on his book cover. If you have a question for us, make sure to call and leave us a voicemail at 1-858-609-9453. Questions in this episode: How do you know when a painting is finished? What are the fundamentals for cosplay fas...
Oct 01, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Time to make those dolla’ dolla’ bills fly yo! Marshall and I talk about various ways artists make money such as freelancing, getting a job, and starting your own business. We also dive into our own stories about how we made money and answer a voicemail question about taking commissions. And Kim Jung Gi drew an unflattering portrait of Stan. Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com Linchpin by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/2m84HMZ Tribes by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/2mgWypn Rembra...
Sep 24, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We respond to a listener’s email about what to think about while drawing. Marshall explains his criticisms about the book “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. I also answer a caller’s question about the value of learning to critique. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Mastery by Robert Greene - https://amzn.to/31pIjyw Art of Learning by Josh Waitskin - https://amzn.to/2O7fVx1 The Natural Way to Draw: A Work...
Sep 17, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 16
A listener comments about his frustration with Stan’s opinions about art history. It prompts a longer discussion about the benefits of studying history. Jazza didn’t sponsor this episode, but we unbox his Jazzy Art Box. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some showlinks contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Mixergy - https://mixergy.com/ Ken Burns (The Civil War, The West, Empire of the Air) - https://amzn.to/32D32Pz Dan Carlin's Hardcore History - https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore...
Sep 10, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This is a good one... We go through and discuss a list of 23 important art habits that every artist should consider. A tattoo artist gets advice about composition and Marshall finally roasts me. Woo! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some showlinks contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Currier & Ives Prints - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Currier-and-ives-print.jpg K. Anders Ericsson on the 10,000 hour mastery - https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26384712 Bernie Wrightson -...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 14
For the first time, we dedicate the entire episode to voicemail questions. We discuss building healthy art communities, how to have clarity in your illustrations, and how to find art mentors. Stan does a book review on The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin, listing some of the golden nuggets he learned from the book about reaching mastery. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some showlinks contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Frank and Ollie - Illusion of Life - https://amzn.to/2Nyt...
Aug 27, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Technology and art collide as Stan talks about the exciting new AI tools he’s developing for students. Why should we have AI art teachers? Stan explains the strengths of human teachers and AI teachers. Marshall expresses concerns about the Terminator killing us all! Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Box Perspective App Example Results - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/boxes-for-show-notes.jpg The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil - https://amzn.to/2Z9YMoB Superintelligen...
Aug 20, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Stan gets an email from a frustrated student and forwards it to Marshall. Marshall gets obsessed with it spending days and days pondering the issue! This leads to discussions on mastery, overcoming frustration, and how having a negative attitude hurts your progression. A listener makes the draftsmen choose between technical prowess or art that evokes emotion. Blackwing pencils definitely does not sponsor this episode, but hopefully will in the future ;) Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609...
Aug 13, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The most common mistakes students make when studying anatomy and practical advice on how to study it correctly. An in-depth discussion on our favorite anatomy books for artists. Stories about surreal experiences visiting the Body Worlds exhibit. And the premiere of Marshall’s highly requested hit single, Anatomical Skull song! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Robert Beverly Hale - Drawing Lessons From the Great Masters: https://amzn.to/2YE3meo Andrew Cawrse Anatomy tools: http://w...
Aug 06, 2019•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Advice on how you can put together your portfolio to increase your chances of being hired. How networking, personal behavior, and social media habits impact your career. A caller from India wants to know our dieting habits which leads to conversations about intermittent fasting and caffeine addiction… yay! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Prokofiev: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Sergei-Prokofiev-Photo-and-Artwork.jpg UbIwerks (Disney): https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Ub-Iwer...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9
Stan and Marshall talk about toxic environments, how an artist’s family and/or school can create situations that hold them back and how to overcome them. A caller asks about creating an attractive portfolio for Disney and Stan talks about his dream studio. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Things mentioned in this video: Marshall’s Thaang - The West (documentary): ht...
Jul 23, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Marshall and Stan discuss the pros and cons of studying multiple disciplines and their effect on learning art. A caller wants to know if the overhand grip can be applied to drawing with a digital stylus. Both Draftsmen have “thangs” that help them stay physically fit and active. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 How to Hold a Pencil: https://youtu.be/pMC0Cx3Uk84 Eddie O'Connor - Psychology of Performance: http://amzn.to/2LJ4ieC Walter Murch (film editor): https://www.imdb.com/name/...
Jul 16, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode starts with a bang! Marshall adds onto last week’s episode about choosing *older* art parents. Stan talks about hyper-analyzing our schedule to identify blocks of time that we want to use differently. It’s amazing how much time can be created by using our time more efficiently. We can draw more every day if we know how to make time for it. Marshall discusses external structures and deadlines to force us to finish things and identifying the non-negotiables in our schedules. How do we...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Stan and Marshall talk about adopting good “art parents” - the artists that inspire you and who will influence your style and technique. A caller asks how to establish a daily drawing routine that he can stick with. Marshall likes to Netflix and Chill with a good Coen Brothers film. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Artists mentioned in this video: http://proko.com/330 Cooper Taco: http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/cooper-taco.mp4 Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - ww...
Jul 02, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Stan and Marshall talk about the fundamentals all artists need to learn to become talented draftsmen. The basic elements of picture making. Stan and Marshall show off their favorite art books. A caller wants to know how he can improve drawing from imagination and Stan’s “thang” is finally something that isn’t from his Amazon Wishlist! Huzzah!!! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Marshall’s Book Reviews: http://www.marshallart.com/reviews Stan’s Book Recommendations: http://proko.com...
Jun 25, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, Marshall and Stan talk about the biggest art and career mistakes they’ve made. Stan accidentally draws a fetus. Marshall attempts to insult Stan. The caller of the week asks about the best drawing and painting apps for iPad. Kangaroo Memes - https://boards.fireden.net/ic/thread/2870283/ Drawing From Imagination Livestream - https://youtu.be/GOuIgevbHs8?t=2333 Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Lear...
Jun 18, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Stan gets a message on Instagram from a lazy artist. Stan and Marshall talk about the importance of focus, discipline, productivity, pushing past distractions, importance of environment, and mindful eating. Should you listen to music while you work? A young caller wants to know how to get noticed as an artist. Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Stan and Marshall discuss fearing critique but growing from it, finding a good balance with feedback, and what they think about photorealism. Marshall is teaching a workshop and Stan loves his shoes. Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 04, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff are art instructors. If you love the arts, particularly the craft of drawing and painting and image-making… and you want to level up your skills or even make a living with your skills, we are here to answer your questions. We’re here to offer you advice, refer you to our resources, share your love of the craft and maybe inspire you! Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more...
May 28, 2019•1 min
