Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ben Eblen demos how he creates stylized portraits by thinking in 2D and 3D, exaggerating features, and using reference for structure and not accuracy. He breaks down faces into simple shapes, refines through layering, and emphasizes play over perfection. Tons of tips here on eye direction, hair shapes, and line texture.
Check out Ben Eblen’s courses - proko.com/beneblen
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Demo 1
09:38 - Demo 2
20:41 - Demo 3
27:38 - Demo 4
33:02 - Outro
RELATED LINKS:
Portrait Drawing Basics - youtu.be/u8-GkWGcL7A?si=n3_5qfEOFFt3vIo5
Constructing and Shading the Face - youtu.be/PHR7T9N_jAY?si=4aG7w6wIhbqVA3hK
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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Ben Eblen (youtube.com/@beneblendesign)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (https://stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (http://peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh/)
Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson, Patrick Bosworth (https://patrickdavidbosworth.com), Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com),
Editing - Ash Lo Russo (artstation.com/ash_lorusso), Sean Ramsey
Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Additional music by Epidemic Sound
Ben Eblen demos how he creates stylized portraits by thinking in 2D and 3D, exaggerating features, and using reference for structure and not accuracy. He breaks down faces into simple shapes, refines through layering, and emphasizes play over perfection. Tons of tips here on eye direction, hair shapes, and line texture.
Check out Ben Eblen’s courses - proko.com/beneblen
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Demo 1
09:38 - Demo 2
20:41 - Demo 3
27:38 - Demo 4
33:02 - Outro
RELATED LINKS:
Portrait Drawing Basics - youtu.be/u8-GkWGcL7A?si=n3_5qfEOFFt3vIo5
Constructing and Shading the Face - youtu.be/PHR7T9N_jAY?si=4aG7w6wIhbqVA3hK
#drawing #stylization #portrait
Subscribe to Proko: bit.ly/SubProko
Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL!
Premium Videos - proko.com/store
Pose photo sets - proko.com/poses
FOLLOW PROKO:
Email Newsletter - proko.com/subscribe
instagram.com/prokotv
twitter.com/prokotv
tiktok.com/@prokotv
facebook.com/prokotv
WATCH MORE PROKO:
Latest Uploads: youtube.com/watch?v=-Pu1uGh1-Y4&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHH0YGMCXa4uWsHVwTDkDcpN
Figure Drawing: youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHGuMuprDarMz_Y9Fbw_d2ws
Art of Caricature: youtube.com/watch?v=FOURPIkpPXk&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHEkeRGn6aFRct0kq4oDwwTa
Popular Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=1EPNYWeEf1U&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHR_SKsGtufNd8uo2L7_vTQ
ABOUT PROKO:
Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Ben Eblen (youtube.com/@beneblendesign)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (https://stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (http://peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh/)
Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson, Patrick Bosworth (https://patrickdavidbosworth.com), Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com),
Editing - Ash Lo Russo (artstation.com/ash_lorusso), Sean Ramsey
Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Additional music by Epidemic Sound
