How to Learn Composition - Draftsmen S2E15 Draftsmen 2020-07-28 | Composition is technical, creative, and incredibly subjective. Marshall teaches us how to learn composition and suggests artists and resources that will help you learn more about it. Marshall talks about breaking apart master paintings to learn how to compose, focal points, contrasts, metaphors, harmonic armatures like the golden ratio, among many other things. Marshall has years of experience teaching this subject so there's a lot to absorb and be inspired by when it comes to composition.Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode! Save 10% on your first month with Betterhelp - betterhelp.com/draftsmenShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Steelyard Composition blogpost: samuelearp.com/new-blog/2019/7/16/5-composition-ideas-to-improve-your-landscape-paintingEdgar Payne: Composition of Outdoor Painting - amzn.to/2EicGA2The Elements of Dynamic Symmetry by Jay Hambidge - amzn.to/3hNhQTnPattern and Design with Dynamic Symmetry by Edward B. Edwards - amzn.to/30X7Z6mDrawing Lessons From the Great Masters by Robert Beverly Hale - amzn.to/3hE42KLPicture This by Molly Bang - amzn.to/2X1Aa2OFramed Ink by Marcos Mateu-Mestre - amzn.to/2XiOd4zView Artwork in this Episode - proko.com/426“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG#composition #focalpoint #artmetaphorsFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN 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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Editing - Charlie NicholsonAudio Engineer - Charlie Nicholson Intro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Draftsmen ∞ Infinity Stream ∞ Reruns & Highlights of @Draftsmen Draftsmen 2024-10-09 | Draftsmen ∞ Infinity Stream ∞ Reruns & Highlights of @Draftsmen Subscribe youtube.com/@Draftsmen?sub_confirmation=1Watch @ProkoTV Infinity Stream on twitch.tv/ProkoStreamStan 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 - proko.com Marshall Vandruff - marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA FOLLOW PROKO:Marshall's Art - marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- proko.com/subscribeInstagram instagram.com/stanprokopenko Twitter twitter.com/stanprokopenko Facebook facebook.com/prokotv Tumblr tumblr.com/stanprokopenko Pinterest pinterest.com/stanprokopenko CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko stanprokopenko.com, Marshall Vandruff marshallart.comProduction Assistance - Stephen Clark peppermintgentleman.com, Alex Otis instagram.com/alexotisillustration , Charlie Nicholson instagram.com/shloogorghEditing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank codyshank.comIntro Jingle - Tommy Rush instagram.com/tommyrushMusic Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra#projectplanning #motivation #projectmanagment
Draftsmen LIVE Q&A Draftsmen 2024-09-25 | We're going live again and taking more questions from the community! Stream starts 3pm PT.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.
State of the Art Industry - Draftsmen S04E06 Draftsmen 2024-08-20 | Stan and Marshall discuss how the art industry is always changing, facing challenges like economic downturns, tech advances, and shifts in consumer behavior and the importance for artists to adapt to survive. Industries go through cycles, and the art world is no different. Stay resilient, improve your skills, and be open to new ways of working, like collaboration, using technology, or finding alternative income sources. Embrace change, build mental strength, and focus on creating value to navigate the uncertainties of the art industry.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:00 - You Must Adapt09:07 - How to Make It13:28 - The future21:38 - Reputation23:55 - Threats34:21 - Worst Case Scenario55:09 - Human Experience01:01:38 - The Perspective Course01:05:10 - What You Can Control01:09:39 - OutroSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee by Irving Berlin - youtu.be/rFniGuoCBXA Prosperity Is Just Around Which Corner? by Carson Robison - youtu.be/mkNn4WUwtCA Crips and Bloods, made in America - amzn.to/4cxgYhp Jeffrey Katzenberg - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Katzenberg Highest Grossing Animated Films - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_animated_filmsJames Gurney Blog Post - Why Are Art Schools Closing? - jamesgurney.substack.com/p/why-are-art-schools-closingRadiorunner’s Curriculum - reddit.com/r/learnart/comments/dapk62/from_the_guy_who_made_the_most_comprehensive_listBeing Mortal by Atul Gawande - amzn.to/4dPNix3 Andrew Huberman - hubermanlab.com Simon Sinek - simonsinek.com Simon Sinek - Coronavirus Team Speech - youtube.com/watch?v=AdSWReBrQuk Don Richardson IMDb - imdb.com/name/nm0724504Edgar Müller sidewalk art - metanamorph.com SLEW - slewniverse.com Meet The Man Who Can Teach Anyone to Draw - youtu.be/Usry6gVEAcE?si=6OBw6M1Gb0fGvRa8 In-Depth Tour of the Greatest Art Studio in California - youtu.be/R4ocBGf0614?si=UOaYZn76HIVtS7Gn SLEW doc on Zac Crawford - This Artist Makes $1,000 Per Day Drawing People in NYC - youtube.com/watch?v=6kA9Qk4HKa4Tim Ferriss - https://tim.blog/ Maui Nui Venison Sticks - mauinuivenison.com Perfect Bar - perfectsnacks.com REFERENCED ARTISTS: Justin Sweet - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-justin-sweet-justin-sweet.jpg Vance Kovacs - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-vance-kovacs-old-greyfur-tells-a-story.jpg Remedios Varo - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-remedios-varo-art-institute-of-chicago.jpg Artists who studied at the closed American Academy of Art College in ChicagoThomas Blackshear - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-thomas-blackshear-intimacy.jpg Alex Ross - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-alex-ross-the-protectors.jpg Richard Schmid - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-richard-schmid-oil-paintings-american-wooarts.jpg Howard Terpning - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-howard-terpning-the-missing-dispatch-case.jpg Gil Elvgren - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-gil-elvgren-painting.png Haddon Sundblom - img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e6-haddon-subblom-santa-1.jpg “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA #projectplanning #motivation #projectmanagmentFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (peppermintgentleman.com), Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Draftsmen S04E05 - Long Term Projects Draftsmen 2024-08-13 | Long-term projects require dedication, focus, and patience, often starting with a big goal and breaking it into smaller, manageable tasks. Marshall and Stan discuss the crucial way to stay motivated by celebrating small wins and maintaining a balance between work and rest to avoid burnout. Collaboration can help, but knowing when to delegate is key. The two also talk about embracing unexpected bursts of inspiration and using your most energetic times for critical tasks. Remember, saying no to less important things can help you focus on what truly matters.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:53 - What’s Your Thing?04:29 - Long Term Projects11:59 - Failures18:18 - Scope Creep24:51 - Losing Steam31:48 - Red Flags34:45 - Too Hard to Quit38:09 - Fear of Failure45:45 - Art of Patients59:06 - Using a Whiteboard01:04:26 - Bursts of Energy01:07:12 - Start Small01:08:30 - Collaboration01:12:48 - Burnout01:15:56 - OutroShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Atoms shoes - atoms.com Golden Mind Gold Milk - remedyorganics.comCoconut Water - harmlessharvest.com Kyoto Uji Matcha - ochaandco.comCLARI-TI SuperShot (Blue Spirulina) - solti.com23 Habits for Artists - Draftsmen S01E14 - youtu.be/WrKyzUMERKc?si=fYmxznu8jEGStBGP A Game of Pool - youtube.com/watch?v=HOorjFsGNKUFigure Course - proko.com/figure Anatomy Course - proko.com/anatomy Young Frankenstein - tv.apple.com/ca/movie/young-frankenstein/umc.cmc.qdwp732xvf641j94g9shwan7 Daniel Pink Ted Talk - youtu.be/rrkrvAUbU9Y?si=Q39zREtWeoP45peM Ken Burns Masterclass - masterclass.com/classes/ken-burns-teaches-documentary-filmmaking Ken Burns Brooklyn Bridge Documentary - amzn.to/3WH3OZw Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) - amzn.to/3AkLxcN Design Your Career with a Whiteboard - proko.com/whiteboard The Art of Songwriting with Stephen Sondheim and Adam Guettel - youtube.com/watch?v=TofC3KD-h8MThe Psychology of Performance by Dr. Eddie O’Connor - amzn.to/4dAkTM1 Books:Atomic Habits by James Clear - amzn.to/3M0ZDCT Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono - amzn.to/3YCtZmF Drive by Daniel Pink - amzn.to/4cmCMfO When by Daniel Pink - amzn.to/4fHQU64 Slow Productivity by Cal Newport - amzn.to/3M7W8KE Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury - amzn.to/3SGL3nx “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA #projectplanning #motivation #projectmanagmentFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (peppermintgentleman.com), Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Cinematic Perspective - Draftsmen S04E04 Draftsmen 2024-08-06 | Marshall and Stan discuss the importance of cinematic perspective in storytelling, emphasizing how camera placement, movement, lighting, and color can influence the audience's emotions and perceptions. By manipulating these elements, artists can create dynamic and engaging narratives. They also touched on the contrast between continuity and dialectic approaches in film editing, using examples from classic and modern films to illustrate how these techniques enhance storytelling.SHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):The Perspective Course - http://proko.com/perspective Marvel's The Art of Storytelling - http://proko.com/marvel Cody Shank - codyshank.com Sergei Eisenstein - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Eisenstein Vsevolod Pudovkin - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vsevolod_Pudovkin The Kuleshov Effect - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuleshov_effect Storytelling - Draftsmen S3E32 - proko.com/course-lesson/storytelling-draftsmen-s3e32 Storytelling Lessons from The Simpsons - proko.com/simpsons Books:Tongue Twisters by Alvin Schwartz - amzn.to/46xEeupThe Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth - amzn.to/4fs9sr3 Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens - amzn.to/4ceFCDh The Pickwick Papers, AKA The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens - amzn.to/3WsCxcU A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - amzn.to/4fxI8HOSense and Sensibility by Jane Austin - amzn.to/3A7yDic Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin - amzn.to/4ceFNyr Where’s Waldo by Martin Handford - amzn.to/3AaBA1z Understanding Movies by Louis Giannetti - amzn.to/4ca5hx6 Thank You For Arguing by Jay Heinrichs - amzn.to/4dweyk9 Movies:Ben-Hur (1925) - amzn.to/3YAbeAq The Bear (2022 - Present) - hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f Peaky Blinders (2013-2022) - netflix.com/title/80002479 Toy Story (1995) - amzn.to/4clhAGS M*A*S*H (1970) - amzn.to/3X3u2H7 The Wizard of Oz (1939) - amzn.to/46CgdT1 Battleship Potemkin (1925) - amzn.to/4ci88EdBack to the Future (1985) - amzn.to/4cgTD3m Memento (2000) - amzn.to/46xFfCJBetrayal (1983) - youtube.com/watch?v=iu2iT8fj3VI Cast Away (2000) - amzn.to/46B5loi Network (1976) - amzn.to/3LSlFHV The Social Network (2010) - amzn.to/3SFdtyj Double Indemnity (1944) - amzn.to/3WuiPh4 The Hangover (2009) - amzn.to/3Aaxwyd The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966) - amzn.to/3SFuWXvMidnight Run (1988) - amzn.to/4dhMl0UOne Hour Photo (2002) - amzn.to/4dw3XFY Dr. Strangelove (1964) - amzn.to/4dbPXBq Ordinary People (1980) - amzn.to/3SExoO9 #perspective #cinema #storytellingFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (peppermintgentleman.com), Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Marshalls Got Something to Say Draftsmen 2024-08-01 | New Draftsmen episodes are coming soon! We never say this but hit the bell to get notified right when it comes out. You know you wanna.FOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - / stanprokopenko Twitter - / stanprokopenko Facebook - / prokotv Tumblr - / stanprokopenko Pinterest - / stanprokopenko CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis ( / alexotisillustration , Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh )Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush ( / tommyrush )
Reilly Method and Advanced Fundamentals with Jeff Watts - Draftsmen S4E03 Draftsmen 2023-04-25 | Jeff Watts is the founder of the Watts Atelier and my art instructor. I recently got to invite him into the Proko studio to film a special Draftsmen podcast where we discuss his own artistic journey, the elusive Reilly method, and more. If you want to learn more about the Reilly Method, check out Jeff’s new course on Proko. You’ll learn the academic approach which emphasizes the use of rhythm, abstraction, and geometric shapes to accurately depict the human form - proko.com/wattsCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro03:16 - Reilly Method05:51 - What is Rhythm in Line Art?13:58 - Rhythm vs Gesture16:54 - Abstraction18:50 - Thinking vs Feeling22:45 - Teaching Fundamentals28:07 - Self Discovery Through Art30:40 - Art as a Kid37:29 - Purpose for Creating49:42 - Maintaining Skills56:17 - Using Reilly Rhythms for Imagination01:02:55 - The Future of Art Education01:06:45 - Value of Traditional Art in AI World01:25:59 - 1000 MonkeysJeff Watts episode of Drawing Basics (coming soon!) proko.com/drawing Reilly Method class - proko.com/watts Watts Atelier - wattsatelier.com Caricature Course by Court Jones - proko.com/caricature Brian Knox - instagram.com/brianknoxart Erik Gist - erikgist.com Loomis head - youtu.be/1EPNYWeEf1U View Artwork Mentioned in Episode - proko.com/731“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #jeffwatts #teachingart #artfundamentalsFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS: Guest - Jeff Watts (wattsatelier.com)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
The Culture Code - Draftsmen S4E02 Draftsmen 2022-12-06 | Marshall and Stan give their thoughts about the book The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle. The book explores the secrets of highly successful groups and helps future leaders with the tools needed to build a cohesive, motivated culture.CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro01:33 - Catching Up04:07 - Lightbox11:52 - Showdown12:56 - Apple Thang15:32 - The Culture Code19:16 - Three Sections22:28 - Tallest Structure24:54 - Group Destroyer28:54 - Pattern of Small Behaviors30:21 - Billion Dollar Day33:11 - Tricky Puzzle35:53 - The Harvard Test of Inflected Acquisition42:59 - Stories about Not Being Nice45:48 - Going Too Far49:56 - The Alan Curve53:16 - Working Separately Together56:47 - What Has Marshall Implemented01:00:23 - Wrapping UpSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Art Parents episode - proko.com/330 The Culture Code - amzn.to/3Uy4H3u The Talent Code - amzn.to/3VT1MmT The Little Book of Talents - amzn.to/3BdBNyI Talent Code episode - proko.com/591 Basics Course - proko.com/drawing The Honest Placebo - time.com/5375724/placebo-bill-health-problemsPapa Swolio - tiktok.com/@papaswolio Check out artwork mentioned in this episode - proko.com/702MORE BOOK EPISODES:The Talent Code - Draftsmen S3E27 - youtu.be/1IUzNQWYFnAArt and Fear - Draftsmen S2E24 - youtu.be/fb9DGoCXmOECan this Book Make You Famous? - Draftsmen S3E05 - youtu.be/6RxmFe2ySZAA Few of Our Favorite Books - Draftsmen S2E35 - youtu.be/hswmo_zz9Ho#bookreview #artculture #artmotivationFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration, Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)
The “Style Trap” Beginner Artists Need to Avoid Draftsmen 2022-11-22 | Get the full episode by joining the Drawing Basics Course - proko.com/drawingHere’s a small snippet from the Drawing Basics exclusive Draftsmen episode. Marshall and I talk about the pitfall new artists make when focusing heavily on style over substance (fundamentals). If you enjoy this discussion and want to continue watching the full episode check out my Drawing Basics course.#artstyle #beginnerartist #howtodrawFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration, Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)
Why Be An Artist When Theres AI? - Draftsmen S4E01 Draftsmen 2022-11-01 | A lot of things in the art world have changed since the last time Marshall and I talked, perhaps nothing more so than AI art. More and more artists are wondering what this emerging technology means for them. That’s why, in this episode, Marshall and I will catch up and discuss the current landscape of AI art, its ethics, and potential uses. Btw, the same day that we recorded this episode, Steven Zapata released a video about his thoughts that has been passed around widely. His video instantly made our episode outdated! As you listen to this, keep in mind, at that point we had not yet heard Steven's message - youtu.be/tjSxFAGP9SsStan's Drawing Basics Course: proko.com/drawing CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Revisiting AI2:05 - Nobody cared, until now. 4:08 - Drawing Basics Course Launch7:38 - What's the point of drawing by hand if a machine can do it?10:56 - How can a professional artist compete with AI? 12:18 - Dave McKean14:30 - Recent Progression and the work of Kirsten Zirngibl16:31 - Ethical considerations22:08 - Using artists’ names in prompts26:45 - What is the difference between art parents influencing human minds and AI?32:34 - Art of the Prompt35:28 - Potential Benefit to Non-Visual Artists38:10 - Flipping the Hypothetical42:16 - What paradigm should we use to talk about AI art going forward?44:26 - Stan’s AI experiences and projects51:43 - Is AI art?55:17 - Will AI learn taste and be able to make decisions based on that?58:17 - A prediction1:00:38 - What other professions will be impacted by AI?1:03:24 - The future and growing pains1:08:43 - Humans still want content made by other humans1:14:35 - Don’t hide behind your art. Be a personality.SHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Podcasting Voice Generator - descript.comDisco Diffusion - http://discodiffusion.com Stable Diffusion - stability.ai/blog/stable-diffusion-public-release Midjourney - midjourney.com/home Dave McKean - davemckean.com Interview - youtu.be/I-PaCc96oQMKirsten Zirngibl - kirstenzirngibl.comKirsten’s presentation - 2022.lightboxexpo.com/guest/kirsten-zirngiblKarla Ortiz - http://www.karlaortizart.com AI Spectrum from Kirsten’s presentation - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/kz-ai-spectrum-draftsmen-s4e01.jpgDorian Iten - dorian-iten.comArt Parents episode - proko.com/330CS Lewis - The Abolition of Man (book) - amzn.to/3UaBqfs Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein - amzn.to/3zukecE Perspective Box episode - proko.com/369AI Kim Jung Gi - restofworld.org/2022/ai-backlash-anime-artistsArtwork mentioned - proko.com/692“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #aiart #draftsmen #artpodcastFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration, Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh, Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
More Draftsmen Coming Soon Draftsmen 2022-10-25 | Ya, I don’t know what happened. I was in a mood. And I went with it. It is what it is… Ok, so basically, Draftsmen is coming back for 3 more episodes. But one of those is gonna be in my Drawing Basics course, so you’ll have to buy that. The other two episodes are free and coming soon. You should keep your eyes out. Thanks! The Draftsmen Drawing Basics episode will be at: proko.com/drawingCheck out all other Draftsmen episodes at: proko.com/course/draftsmen-podcast/overview#artpodcast #drawing #howtodrawFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com)Editing - Stan Prokopenko
Solving Creative Blocks - Draftsmen S3E35 Draftsmen 2021-12-14 | Stan and Marshall are here to address the many creative blocks posed in the last episode of Draftsmen, and provide long-awaited solutions. The two discuss ways to get over creative blocks, be they cultural, emotional, or otherwise. Learn how to recognize and grow past your limits and continue on your creative journey.00:00 - Intro04:45 - The word Ideating instead of Creativity07:08 - Not having Creativity08:20 - Block - Lack of Desire11:12 - Re-cap of Solutions to Fear as a Block11:55 - Tips to over coming performance anxiety14:14 - Conforming15:50 - Start by identifying16:18 - Example of cultural influences22:21 - Judging24:00 - Guardian/Protective/Grown Up energy31:26 - Stream of Conscience 32:35 - Letting your subconscious work it out36:28 - Ego38:58 - Daydreaming46:27 - Meme tangent48:02 - "Luck doesn't happen to the people who aren't working"49:30 - Solutions for Burnout50:08 - How you daydream54:00 - Solutions to the 'Not knowing your motive' Blocker58:30 - 11 times your brain can get in the way01:05:47 - Youtube Demos causes blocks01:07:54 - A reason for the thing you want01:09:47 - How to create ideas01:14:50 - Manipulative Verbs to plus your idea01:19:57 - You say Goodbye, I say Hello01:24:51 - Maybe BrainstormSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Kirsten Zirngibl - kirstenzirngibl.com Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore - amzn.to/3pWLtqG How to be More Creative by David D Edwards - amzn.to/3pWgCuu Jerry Mander - amzn.to/3GxG5kK Erwin Di Cyan - amzn.to/3pMI120 Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman - amzn.to/3m4SxAz Sandman - amzn.to/3pWNxyW The Suicide Squad - amzn.to/3dQ8fuM Guardians of the Galaxy - amzn.to/3ESBCZj Start with Why by Simon Sinek - amzn.to/3DRHO2s Ira Glass - youtu.be/GHrmKL2XKcE Glenn Vilppu - amzn.to/3IP7OiT Stephen King - amzn.to/3yp1cml Bob Duncan - oklahoman.com/article/2109874/husband-wife-writers-team-up-for-success Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono - amzn.to/3rZFggw Fast Cheap and Out of Control - amzn.to/3oR9Xm9 “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #creativity #creativesolutions #artpodcastFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
What’s Blocking YOUR Creativity? - Draftsmen S3E34 Draftsmen 2021-12-07 | Sometimes it can be difficult to get your creative juices flowing. Using two books, How to Be More Creative by David D. Edwards and Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore as touchstones, Stan and Marshall discuss some of the most common creative blockages, where they come from, and what impact they can have on artists.00:00 - Intro02:49 - Creativity04:37 - Focusing on the Blocks08:06 - Flashback Tanget10:03 - Definitions of 'Creativity'11:43 - List of Blocks12:19 - Coffee Tangent13:28 - Three Catorgories of Blocks16:15 - Blocker-Feeling too silly18:20 - Brief Summary of first few chapters of "How to be Creative"18:45 - Emotional Block- Fear22:11 - Emotional Block- Motavation24:13 - Kristian Tangent #128:00 - Marhsall's Story about Fear31:23 - Ego32:37 - Kristian Tangent #234:09 - Kristian's van experience35:26 - Quote from Larry Moore37:03 - Three blocks based on fear39:52 - Fitting in as a blocker42:24 - External Factors/Influences48:30 - A quick list of blocks from "How to be Creative"49:51 - Perceptual/Intellectual Blocks51:08 - Technology as a Block01:01:32 - More Perceptual Blocks01:04:35 - Perceptual Block- using incorrect data01:07:44 - Cultural Blocks01:09:37 - Inability to use all your abilities01:10:54 - Only following one way01:14:34 - The time issue01:18:18 - Cultural Block- Role Sterotyping01:22:01 - Inner Child01:23:08 - Final Cultural Block01:23:32 - Burn outShow Links (some contain affiliate links):How to be More Creative by David D Edwards - amzn.to/2ZYYHdG Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore - amzn.to/3y4xIu2 Scott Christensen - christensenstudio.comDavid S Pumpkins - youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvIStomp - stomponline.comArt and Fear - amzn.to/3rHB8l9 Yes Theory Youtube channel - youtube.com/YesTheoryDon Richardson - amzn.to/3lC8f60 Robert Sapolsky - amzn.to/3GlgRG5 Draftsmen Epiphanies Episode - proko.com/589 Kristian’s Sketchy Van Podcast - https://Linktr.ee/KristianNee William Saroyan - http://williamsaroyanfoundation.org/biography Stanley Kubrick’s The Killing - amzn.to/3y7EEGD Harry Partch - harrypartch.com Frank Zappa - zappa.com David Viscott - amzn.to/3iLdSwuEddie O’Connor - amzn.to/3DuoWqi The Lady Vanishes - Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell - youtu.be/15tHRcHAls0 The Draftsmen Wall Museum - proko.com/601“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #creativity #creativeblocks #artpodcastFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Sierra Tillman (instagram.com/blu_perceptions), Carrie Maness (cmaness1615.myportfolio.com), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Getty Museum Trip! - Draftsmen S3E33 Draftsmen 2021-11-30 | Stan and Marshall take their long-awaited trip to the Getty Museum in Los Angeles! Hang out with the two as they walk through the museum, and later discuss art, museum-going etiquette, best options for museum buddies, and much more. 00:00 - Intro03:19 - The Experience of getting to the Getty13:43 - The Holbein Room15:13 - The Highlights Room17:33 - Alma-Tadema20:02 - "This was a bad idea"23:01 - Bouguereau28:11 - Stan and Marshall clash38:11 - Stan asks Marshall how he does it!49:39 - Who should you NOT go to a Museum with!51:01 - The layout of museums makes a difference55:39 - Getty's Drawing Exhibits57:34 - Marshall's Favorite Museums01:12:48 - CooperSHOW LINKS: (some contain affiliate links):Cesar Santos - proko.com/251 Art from Episode - proko.com/course-lesson/getty-museum-trip-draftsmen-s3e33/notes Rob Walker - amzn.to/2ZAijVk Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit - vangoghexpo.comAkira Kurosawa Dreams - amzn.to/3d4ikEd The Met: metmuseum.orgGetty Villa - https://www.getty.edu/visit/villa/ Huntington Library and Gardens - huntington.orgNorton Simon - nortonsimon.orgLouvre - https://www.louvre.fr/ Dorset Museum - dorsetmuseum.org Smithsonian - https://www.si.edu/ Tate - tate.org.uk National Museum of Wildlife Art - wildlifeart.orgMuseum of Jurassic Technology - mjt.org The Russian State Museum - https://rusmuseum.ru/ Tretyakov Gallery - https://www.tretyakovgallery.ru/ Hermitage - https://hermitage.nl/en/George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art - lucasmuseum.org “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #gettymuseum #artmuseum #museumFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Special Thanks - The Getty Museum (https://www.getty.edu/)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com)Production Assistance - Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Patrick Bosworth (patrickdavidbosworth.com), Andrew Vinogradsky (vimeo.com/andrewvino), Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Carrie Maness (cmaness1615.myportfolio.com), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Storytelling - Draftsmen S3E32 Draftsmen 2021-11-23 | Once upon a time, two podcasters, Stan and Marshall, sat down to discuss the complex art of storytelling, and how to do it right. The two chatted about what makes stories work, and the process, principles, and components that go into successful stories. The End.00:00 - Intro06:57 - Today's topic - Storytelling09:23 - Impactful stories from childhood22:03 - How Marshall got into storytelling24:35 - Two reasons why storytellers fail26:21 - Common mistakes made in the 'Process'31:14 - Templates40:23 - Two main processes43:29 - 2nd thing about process47:08 - Ways to Start49:54 - How would you define 'story'51:25 - Fieldstoning- Gathering Materials for Stories59:30 - Elements of a Story01:06:14 - Elements to Character development01:10:07 - Setting01:11:11 - Deus ex machina01:13:29 - Principles of Events01:28:32 - Steps to learn storytelling; 1. Study & Analyze great stories01:30:48 - Practice/Give it a shot01:32:53 - Get to know your genre01:34:20 - Critique your work01:38:11 - Kristians CRAZY Questions!SHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Kristian’s Sketchy Van Podcast - https://linktr.ee/KristianNee Lost in Space - amzn.to/3xckcnz Tell to Win by Peter Guber - amzn.to/3HKwYyv Storynomics by Robert McKee - amzn.to/3HMCFfq Heavyweights -amzn.to/3nGLW0i My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett - amzn.to/3FBi7o8 Jesse James (1939) - amzn.to/3FJ4SC1 Home Alone - amzn.to/3CHAYfm U.S. Steel Hour - https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/ussteel/allFilm Scriptwriting by Dwight Swain - amzn.to/3oRWCsr R. L. Stine’s Masterclass - masterclass.com/classes/rl-stine-teaches-writing-for-young-audiencesFrazetta - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/frazetta-draftsmen-s3e32.jpgBack to the Future - amzn.to/2ZdXRtj Robert McKee’s seminar - mckeestory.comHuman Proportion Chart - proko.com/figure Twilight Zone - amzn.to/32jT2zD O. Henry - amzn.to/3cC4AQD The Anatomy of Story by John Truby - amzn.to/3DKAd6L My Life as a Dog - amzn.to/30SWbpR Paper Moon - amzn.to/3cFsuLa Donald Davis - ddavisstoryteller.comGerald M. Weinberg - amzn.to/3CLVmvQ Superboy - amzn.to/3CI2rxD Emma Coats’ Pixar 22 Rules of Storytelling - aerogrammestudio.com/2013/03/07/pixars-22-rules-of-storytellingKnick Knack (Pixar's first animated short) - youtube.com/watch?v=c43oD22i4SgToy Story - amzn.to/3CUzZJ7 The Verdict - amzn.to/3cFt63q Midnight Run - amzn.to/3nEX26c Acting Without Agony by Don Richardson - amzn.to/3xf2rnz Big Lebowski - amzn.to/3nE9jI2 12 Angry Men - amzn.to/3FKtASB Groundhog Day - amzn.to/3FFxTOR The Godfather - amzn.to/3CJfP4k Nemo in Slumberland - amzn.to/3r0LV9z Alice in Wonderland - amzn.to/3r5m5Bo The Simpsons - amzn.to/30Oeexd Casablanca - amzn.to/3DKWWzo Flight - amzn.to/3oOGqZ7 Gran Torino - amzn.to/3xlTvNq Alan Moore - amzn.to/3oRlroz Sophie’s Choice - amzn.to/2ZckyOo “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #storytelling #stories #artpodcastFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Carrie Maness (cmaness1615.myportfolio.com), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Storyboarding - Draftsmen S3E31 Draftsmen 2021-11-16 | Stan and Marshall sit down with industry veterans Brian Murray and Dan Fraga to discuss the art of storyboarding! Brian and Dan reveal how they each got their start in the industry, the craft itself, and offer some tips on how prospective artists can get a leg up in this competitive business. The group also talks about how this advice applies to artists of all backgrounds and aspirations.Check out Brian’s work: Adobewan - adobewan.com Check out Dan’s work:Youtube - youtube.com/c/fragaboom Twitter - twitter.com/fragaboom Instagram - instagram.com/couchdoodlesCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro05:36 - Key Projects (Brian Murray)06:34 - Key Projects (Dan Fraga)08:39 - How their earlier jobs "happened"27:08 - Brian's Movie and Storyboard experiences28:10 - Specific skills needed to be a storyboard artist37:18 - How storyboarding has evolved 40:04 - Animatics45:48 - Storyboarding as problem solving 47:50 - General tips for all artist51:02 - How they got their educations53:26 - How Brian and Marshall met56:30 - Dan's Education58:24 - Loomis and Bridgman 01:00:57 - Experiences, good and bad!01:06:01 - Educating students toward becoming storyboard artist 01:09:11 - Brian's advice on those who want to become storyboard Artists01:12:27 - Assignment for students from Dan01:15:40 - Assignments for student from Brian01:19:59 - Drawing in the Style of Kim Jung Gi01:32:10 - Dan's Best work, in Stan's opinion01:34:02 - Project that they are currently working on01:36:06 - How to get ahold of Dan and BrianSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Referenced Artists - proko.com/598Marshall’s Drawing Animals Workshop - thegnomonworkshop.com/tutorials/introduction-to-animal-anatomy Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards - amzn.to/3Dq5w6x Drawing from Life by George Bridgman - amzn.to/3qGsR0n Drawing the Head & Hands by Andrew Loomis - amzn.to/3oDs8KR The Visual Story by Bruce Block - amzn.to/3nj5Ezd The Five C's of Cinematography by Joseph V. Mascelli - amzn.to/3qJ77Rm Force Drawing Human Anatomy by Michael Mattesi - amzn.to/3Cr3VvP Force Dynamic Life Drawing by Michael Mattesi - amzn.to/3Cm5xqI Drawing with the FORCE Method – Mike Mattesi - proko.com/379 Proko Hip Hop Radio - Beats to Draw/Paint to - proko.com/486 The Einstein Factor by Win Wenger, Richard Poe - amzn.to/3HCBH5o Drawing Manual by Glenn Vilppu - amzn.to/3wTsdh5 The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides - amzn.to/3wQokcC The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle - amzn.to/3DqDBmU “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #storyboarding #artistinterview #storyboardsFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Guests - Dan Fraga (youtube.com/c/fragaboom), Brian Murray (adobewan.com)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Carrie Maness (cmaness1615.myportfolio.com), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Persistence, Getting Back Into Art, and Marketing Yourself - Draftsmen S3E30 Draftsmen 2021-11-09 | Stan and Marshall answer more of your pressing art-related questions from our last batch of voicemails for the show. The two address topics like the importance of persistence, what to focus on after school, graphite versus charcoal, and the age-old conundrum surrounding the graceful acceptance of positive feedback.CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro08:32 - Voicemail 1 - Getting an animation job12:30 - Voicemail 2 - Strengths finder17:33 - Voicemail 3 - Deliberate practice22:49 - Voicemail 4 - Stories about Students28:12 - Voicemail 5 - Environments33:34 - Voicemail 6 - Laying groundwork for career47:06 - Voicemail 7 - Resurrecting a career55:04 - Voicemail 8 - Trouble starting a career01:00:54 - Voicemail 9 - Trouble with positive feedback01:06:07 - Voicemail 10 - Recording inspiration01:10:13 - Voicemail 11 - Graphite vs charcoalShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - netflix.com/title/81155081 Pomeroy Art Academy - pomeroyartacademy.comThe Talent Code: Greatness isn’t born. It’s grown. - amzn.to/31CRjoN Rendering in Pen and Ink - amzn.to/3EVfnBI Designing Creatures for Star Wars and Disney with Terryl Whitlatch - Draftsmen S3E06 - proko.com/496 Cutter Hays - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/cutter-hays-draftsmen-s3e30.jpg Moebius - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/moebius-draftsmen-s3e30.jpg Jeff Goodby & Rich Silverstein Master Class - masterclass.com/classes/jeff-goodby-and-rich-silverstein-teach-advertising-and-creativity Reinventing Yourself - Draftsmen S2E22 - proko.com/442 Too Old to Start Drawing? Cosplay Fashion Design? Voicemail Marathon!!! – Draftsmen S1E18 - proko.com/352 Ken Burns: Country Music - amzn.to/3BXatSM Hit Makers (Book) - amzn.to/2YvLKra Can this Book Make You Famous? - Draftsmen S3E05 - proko.com/494 Getting YOUR Work in a Gallery - Draftsmen S3E28 - proko.com/593 Gerry Gersten - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/gerry-gersten-draftsmen-s3e30.jpg Chris Van Alsburg - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/chris-van-alsburg-jumanji-draftsmen-s3e30.jpg Stan’s Art - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/stan-draftsmen-s3e30.jpg “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #artadvice #artinspiration #persistenceFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Sierra Tillman (instagram.com/blu_perceptions), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
The End of Draftsmen!?! - Draftsmen S3E29 Draftsmen 2021-11-02 | All good things must come to an end, and podcasts are no exception. The Draftsmen podcast is coming to a close-- but that doesn’t mean Stan and Marshall’s friendship is! The two reminisce over the laughs, deep discussions, and favorite moments they’ve had together over the course of the podcast. Then, they talk about the future and what new adventures and content that may be in store. Show Links (some contain affiliate links):John Cleese and Monty Python - amzn.to/3CAFqgV Robert McKee - mckeestory.com Michael Pollan - michaelpollan.com Leo Tolstoy’s What is Art - amzn.to/3btAYEC Seth Godin - sethgodin.com Frank Zappa - zappa.com Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot - amzn.to/3w9e9zx Harold Pinter’s Homecoming - amzn.to/3jWogmi Art and Fear - amzn.to/31bYV1i Paddy Chayefsky - amzn.to/3GGfYcd “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #artpodcast #artadvice #draftsmenpodcastFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie Nicholson, Carrie ManessIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Getting YOUR Work in a Gallery - Draftsmen S3E28 Draftsmen 2021-10-26 | Join Stan and Marshall in their conversation with Ben Zhu, a former student of Marshall’s who also happens to be the founder, owner, and curator of Gallery Nucleus. Ben has years of experience as an artist and gallery owner, so he also has an abundance of wisdom to share with artists looking to get their work into a gallery. He’ll tell you how you can get your foot in the door, ways to make yourself more appealing to galleries, and explain some common faux pas so that you can avoid making them yourself. FOLLOW BEN:Gallery Nucleus - gallerynucleus.com Ben’s Website - benzhudraws.com Ben’s children's book - amzn.to/3Bg0DuO Nucleus Portland - nucleusportland.com CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro02:04 - Ben's Background and About Gallery Nucleus04:21 - History of Gallery Nucleus09:27 - How to Get Into a Gallery 17:32 - What Gallery Nucleus Looks for in Artists24:00 - How to Keep a Good Relationship Gallery (and how to ruin one)40:06 - Galleries and Pricing their Works49:16 - Things Artists Sometimes Forget When Working with a Gallery56:53 - What is the role of the Gallery and how has it changed since the rise of the internet?SHOW LINKS: (some contain affiliate links):Ben Zhu - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/ben-zhu-s3e28.jpg Chris Appelhans - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/chris-applehans-s3e28.jpg Drew Struzan - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/drew-struzan-s3e28-8.jpg Bob Peak - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/bob-peak-my-fair-lady-s3e28.jpg Mall - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/mall-s3e28.jpg Junko Mizuno - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/junko-mizuno-s3e28.jpg Robert Fawcett - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/robert-fawcett-s3e28.jpg Al Parker - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/al-parker-s3e28.jpg Phillip Voss - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/phillip-voss-s3e28.jpg Steve Huston - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/steve-huston-s3e28.jpg La Luz de Jesus Gallery - laluzdejesus.com Wish Dragon - netflix.com/title/81153694 This Artist Got His Own Animated Film on Netflix! - Draftsmen S3E10 - proko.com/527“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #artgallery #gallerynucleus #fineartFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN :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. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Guest - Ben Zhu (gallerynucleus.com)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com)Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Andrew Vinogradsky, Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
The Talent Code - Draftsmen S3E27 Draftsmen 2021-10-19 | What is talent? Are we born with it, or can it be nurtured and encouraged in anyone? This time, Stan and Marshall are back in the Draftsmen studio to talk about Daniel Coyle’s book, The Talent Code. They talk about how to grow your own talent, ways to practice, and how to change your mindset to help yourself flourish.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro2:32 - A Brief History of Draftsmen Book Reviews6:05 - The Talent Code9:07 - Individual Differences13:00 - Explanation of Terms15:15 - The Value of Mistakes19:45 - Deep Practice24:33 - Art Practice27:13 - Ignition35:20 - What Does Marshall Root For? 38:33 - Importance of Role Models43:50 - Identity and Competition 46:00 - Hotbeds51:58 - Myelin57:56 - Using Previous Knowledge 1:02:15 - Coaching1:05:06 - Creative and Technical Skills1:17:48 - Changing Your Attitude Toward FailureSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Dodgeball Clip - youtu.be/peUyLXrgYZ0?t=54 The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin - amzn.to/3AUsfFUThe Psychology of Performance by Eddie O’Connor - amzn.to/3lPRgOe Psycho-Cybernetics - amzn.to/3lQx6U6 The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle - amzn.to/3vmXJmK Expressionism - Draftsmen S3E14 - proko.com/553The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides - amzn.to/2Z2eEyN Notan example by Z. Davis - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/z-davis-notan-draftsmen-s3e27.jpgKen Burns: Country Music - amzn.to/2XsMuwK Devil Girl from Mars - amzn.to/3AUukBq The Last Dance- Michael Jordan Documentary - amzn.to/3vmNPSlRobert Greenberg - robertgreenbergmusic.comKim Jung Gi - proko.com/380Dogtown and Z-Boys: amzn.to/3DQQczIRembrandt - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/rembrandt-draftsmen-s3e27-8.jpg Ben Zhu - gallerynucleus.com/artists/ben_zhuMorgan Weistling - morganweistling.com/instruction static.proko.com/media/images/stan/morgan-weistling-draftsmen-s3e27.jpg“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #thetalentcode #artpractice #talentFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Epiphanies - Draftsmen S3E26 Draftsmen 2021-10-12 | Epiphanies are an important but elusive part of the creative process. Marshall and Stan discuss the different types of epiphanies that they’ve experienced throughout their lives, the importance of those realizations, and pitfalls one can run into in the pursuit of an epiphany. CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro06:14 - What is an Epiphany13:10 - Marshall's Personal Epiphanies15:41 - Stan's Epiphanies19:21 - Career Epiphanies31:12 - Parental Epiphanies41:23 - Stan gets Scammed47:42 - Conscious vs Unconscious54:55 - Do People Still Seek for a Long Time59:33 - Seeking Epiphanies01:04:44 - Sitting is Bad01:07:31 - Proko Community01:09:14 - Museums01:18:15 - Seeking can BackfireSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Stan’s books recommendations - proko.com/books Marshall’s book recommendations - marshallart.com/HOME/reviews Body Worlds Show - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/body-worlds-blood-vessels-s3e26.jpg Kathe Kollwitz - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/kathe-kollwitz-self-portrait-s3e26.jpg Borat Cheese Scene - youtube.com/watch?v=6ghB0mBugwwAn Actor Prepares by Stanislavski - amzn.to/2X7OdHG Acting without Agony by Don Richardson - amzn.to/3Dt2HkM “Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters” by Robert Beverly Hale - amzn.to/3atxv8C Drew Struzan - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/drew-struzan-s3e26.jpg “On Art and Artists” by Rodin - amzn.to/3FAEZoG Gustave Dore (Painting) - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/vallee-des-larmes-gustave-dore-s3e26.jpg Vincent Van Gogh - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/vincent-van-gogh-s3e26.jpg “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #epiphanies #artisticinspiration #careerepiphaniesFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Bad Art Advice, Making Prints, and Moving for Your Career - Draftsmen S3E25 Draftsmen 2021-10-05 | You’ve got more questions and Stan and Marshall have the answers! Hear their opinions on postgraduate training, bad advice for beginners, getting over anxiety about entering art school as an older artist, making prints of your artwork, moving for your career, and searching for good resources for studying perspective. TIMECODES:00:00 - Intro05:53 - Voicemail 1: What secondary education to pursue?10:04 - Voicemail 2: What is terrible art advice?12:31 - Voicemail 3: Photographing/Scanning Artwork34:19 - Voicemail 4: Fear of not being as good as peers.41:36 - Voicemail 5: relocating for better opportunities vs. finding connections online.46:33 - Voicemail 6: Questions about Marshall's Perspective CourseSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Draftsmen Art School as Project - proko.com/artschool Rembrandt - Night watch - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/rembrandt-nightwatch-s3e25.jpg MC Escher - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/mc-escher-s3e25.jpg Technical drawing - amzn.to/3B9RPYg Mechanical drawing - amzn.to/3a82qau Perspective for Artists by Rex Cole - amzn.to/3AaJen5 Draftsmen perspective episode - proko.com/369 Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators Ernest Watson - amzn.to/3owi7R2 Winsor Mccay - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/winsor-mccay-little-nemo-in-slumberland-s3e25.jpg“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #artadvice #artschool #perspectiveFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Carrie Maness, Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Embracing Your Outdoor Studio - Draftsmen S3E24 Draftsmen 2021-09-28 | Learn plein air painting from Stan! He talks about his plein air experiences, how the outdoors can be a powerful method to help you capture colors, and how it can force you to make important artistic decisions while working under time constraints imposed by nature. You’ll also hear the two discuss the pros and cons of working outdoors versus painting within the studio and some other tips and tricks from Stan that he’s learned over the years that will help you if you want to try plein air painting.Related Videos:Color Study – Sunset Plein Air - proko.com/203 2 COLOR CHALLENGE – Painting with James Gurney - proko.com/211Painting Trees N’ Stuff - En Plein Air - proko.com/215 Getting Better Faster - Painting with 80/20 Rule - proko.com/291 Timecodes00:00 - Intro 4:05 - Today’s Topic: Plein AIr11:17 - Equipment22:18 - Set Up27:22 - Marshall the Homebody31:29 - Capturing Accurate Colors40:45 - Handling Changing Light46:11 - Can You Come Back at the Same Time of Day52:56 - Plein Air Resources54:45 - How to pick what to paint59:50 - Simplifying the Scene1:02:08 - Dealing with Changing Light1:05:49 - Planning Quickly1:08:49 - Painting in Public1:11:39 - Plein Air singing1:12:52 - Composition in Landscape1:26:32 - Unusual TerrainShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Soltek Easel - soltekarts.comStrada Easel - stradaeasel.comRaymar Canvas - raymarart.com/collections/archival-painting-panels/products/claessens-15-single-oil-primed-linen?variant=24874667587Gamsol - amzn.to/3kIpK4ELinseed Oil - amzn.to/3kNqe9LWalnut Oil - amzn.to/3ALrT59Camera (Black Magic) - blackmagicdesign.com/productsSmoke (1995) - amzn.to/3kL5S0BThe Art of Noticing by Rob Walker - amzn.to/2XPZYCrDraw Mix Paint - youtube.com/user/DrawMixPaintStapleton Kearns - http://stapletonkearns.blogspot.comAlla Prima by Richard Schmid - amzn.to/3CSwrqSAlla Prima 2 by Richard Schmid - amzn.to/3F04EaaColor and Light by James Gurney - amzn.to/2WfgSdeJames Gurney's Youtube Channel - youtube.com/c/jamesgurneyHopper's Places by Gail Levin - amzn.to/3m0KLHiComposition of Outdoor Painting by Edgar Payne - amzn.to/3kMA0cg 99 Ways to Tell a Story by Matt Madden - amzn.to/3CQFadjCheck out the artists referenced in this episode - proko.com/583“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG#pleinair #paintingnature #artadviceFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Is There Too Much ART? - Draftsmen S3E23 Draftsmen 2021-09-21 | Is it possible to have too much art? A listener’s question forces Stan and Marshall to conduct a thought experiment on the topic, making them ponder and interpret if there really should be such a limit. The discussion then transforms to how artists and art appreciators can come to terms with whatever the answer may be. TIMECODES:00:00 - Intro01:39 - Too Much Art05:09 - What’s at Stake?09:57 - Purpose of Art15:26 - Compulsion20:01 - Finding the Middle Ground23:47 - Excerpt from The Forest29:49 - Universal Scale36:23 - Emotional Spectrum vs Values Spectrum43:55 - What if there was too much art?48:00 - The Value of Bad ArtSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Stan’s painting of Kristian - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/stan-painting-of-kristian-s3e23.jpg Time Life Nature Library: The Forest - amzn.to/2XAhrOZ Francesco Guardi - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/francesco-guardi-ruins-s3e23.jpg Remigio Cantagallina - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/remigio-cantagallina-landscape-s3e23.jpg Gianbattista Tiepolo - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/gianbattista-tiepolo-bacchic-figures-s3e23.jpg Domenico Tiepolo - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/domenico-tiepolo-pg151-s3e23.jpg Jacob de Gheyn II - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/degheyn-neptune-s3e23.jpg Rembrandt van Rijn -static.proko.com/media/images/stan/rembrandt-blind-tobit-and-goat-s3e23.jpg Jazz Piano Anthology - amzn.to/3hOY104 After You’ve Gone - Teddy Wilson - amzn.to/3CKusoP Mad Max: Fury Road - amzn.to/3lHEEHJ “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #toomuchart #artphilosophy #artdiscussionFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Draftsmen Podcast Call In (LIVESTREAM) Draftsmen 2021-09-12 | We're going live again and taking more questions from the community! This time we'll be taking live voice calls via Discord. We will start at 12pm PDT.HOW IT WORKS:Join the Draftsmen LIVE Discord - discord.gg/2Np6qAd4In Discord, post your question in the #questions channel and then hop into the #WaitingRoom voice channel.If a mod likes your question, you will be moved to another channel to talk to a mod and make sure your audio is ready to go live.You'll be moved to the #LIVE channel to ask your question on the show!Part of Lightbox Expo 2021ABOUT 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.
How to Fail - Draftsmen S3E21 Draftsmen 2021-09-07 | Marshall and Stan sit down to talk about one of the scariest, but most important things an artist needs to learn: How to fail, and how to use that failure to succeed. Not only do the two discuss the importance of failing and landing back on your feet, they also chat about how to pivot from a failure, creating situations where failing is okay, keeping your expectations realistic, and how to retain motivation after repeated failures. 00:00 - Intro03:47 - Today’s Topic: How To Fail07:24 - Stan's Example11:11 - Marshall's Example14:26 - Marshall's Album Cover21:02 - Stabbing Around in the Dark 23:02 - Playful Experimentation28:24 - Unrealistic Expectations30:32 - Bernini37:13 - Pivoting 39:11 - Staying Motivated Through Failure43:28 - Self-Sabotage50:08 - Several Things Going on at Once 51:47 - Barron StoreySHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Find Your Strengths - Draftsmen S3E11 - proko.com/532 Stan's Old Blog - http://www.stanprokopenko.com/blogMarshall's Album Covers & Movie Logo - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/marshall-vandruff-artwork.jpg Rick Griffin Album Artwork - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/rick-griffin-album-artwork.jpg Saul Bass Movie Poster Artwork - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/saul-bass-movie-poster-artwork.jpg Nicolai Fechin - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/nicolai-fechin-artwork.jpg Stan's Painting of Kristian - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/stans-painting-of-kristian.jpg The Godfather - amzn.to/3zMVLgZ The Godfather Part II - amzn.to/3DSCLQx Adopting Art Parents to Develop Your Style – Draftsmen S1E05 - proko.com/330 Gian Lorenzo Bernini - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/gian-lorenzo-bernini-artwork.jpg Frederic Remington - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/frederic-remington-artwork.jpg Rembrandt - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/rembrandt-artwork.jpg John Singer Sargent - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/john-singer-sargent-9.jpg George Bridgman - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/george-bridgman-anatomy.jpg Baron Story - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/barron-storey-artwork.jpg Can this Book Make You Famous? - Draftsmen S3E05 - proko.com/494 Aesop’s Tales - Sour Grapes - youtube.com/watch?v=wnFBXeXO0S0 Magic with Anthony Hopkins - amzn.to/38Mfrph Raging Bull - amzn.to/3neaZYS Blue Jasmine - amzn.to/3zTCAC3 Temple of Art: Paper Planes - youtube.com/watch?v=d3sSPufuaDo “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #learningfromfailure #artadvice #failingwellFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson, Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Intro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Best Cities for Artists, Online Resources, and Self-Education - Draftsmen S3E20 Draftsmen 2021-08-31 | This week, Stan and Marshall are back to answer some of the questions impacting you! The dynamic duo tackles topics ranging from the importance of art communities, and where to find them, building rituals and habits, and finding the right resources for self-taught artists. They also unpack ways to balance edgy art with marketable work and discuss ways to become comfortable with working at your own pace. TIMECODES: 00:00 - Intro02:31 - Voicemail 1: What City to Go to for Art School12:57 - Voicemail 2: Marginal Gains Habits23:18 - Voicemail 3: Too Many Resources27:19 - Voicemail 4: The Right Saturation31:05 - Voicemail 5: Jumping from Resource to Resource38:15 - Voicemail 6: NSFW art41:10 - Voicemail 7: Negative Mentors43:26 - Voicemail 8: Being Comfortable with Working Slow52:37 - Pricing Episode Origin StoryShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Proko - Asking Pros Series - proko.com/askingpros Thoti Haxha (Proko Challenge winner) - instagram.com/thootihaxha_art Atomic Habits James Clear (Book) - amzn.to/3yoioqA Jeff Watts - http://jeffreyrwatts.com Art and Fear - Draftsmen S2E24 - youtu.be/fb9DGoCXmOE Draftsmen - Recreating Art School Series - proko.com/artschool Art and Visual Perception - Rudolf Arnheim (Book) - amzn.to/38mFCmt Comedy (Meaning and Form) (Book) - amzn.to/3jt90h1 Can this Book Make You Famous? - Draftsmen S3E05 - youtu.be/6RxmFe2ySZA Writing the Natural Way - Gabriele Rico (Book) - amzn.to/2UXDiPw Having a Secret Identity as an Artist – Draftsmen S1E25 - youtu.be/-pk_jRON0oU Maxfield Parrish - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/maxfield-parrish-s3e20.jpg RELATED LINKS: How to Price Artwork - Draftsmen S3E18 - youtu.be/1w40JtVl3NIHorror Art, Shadow Shapes, and Mentor Friendships S3E17 - youtu.be/AJ5Kj5CD_ms “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #artcommunity #arthabits #artadviceFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Study Art Like You’re Playing A Video Game - Draftsmen S3E19 Draftsmen 2021-08-24 | Animation and gaming industry veteran Flint Dille joins the podcast to talk about gamificaiton! You’ll learn from him how artists can use methods valued in game design and writing to take their study routine and education to the next level. These familiar gaming concepts, like grinding for levels, can be used as a form of practice in order to enter a propulsion loop where you feel rewarded and fulfilled while moving forward in the “main quest” of your art journey. Timecodes:00:00 - Intro00:33 - Gamifying Your Art Education05:00 - Compulsion Loops vs Propulsion Loops13:15 - Leveling Up28:35 - How to Implement34:53 - Gamify Habit Creation39:35 - 5 Easy Wins53:09 - Length of Quests57:49 - Strategy01:05:53 - Keeping Yourself Open01:15:35 - The Grind, the Scrimmage, and the Long Bomb01:23:07 - Grand Strategic Level01:30:13 - Compensating for Non-Linear NatureShow Links (some contain affiliate links):The Gamesmaster - amzn.to/3ye1L0F Sagard the Barbarian - amzn.to/3zc0Wa7 A Line in the Sand - amzn.to/3gucopXStrike Series - proko.com/strike-video-gamesThe Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - amzn.to/2XO7IEZ Dead to Rights - amzn.to/3muOBtOUncharted - amzn.to/3sEsfak Ghostbusters The Video Game - amzn.to/3y9jdmP Ingress - ingress.com Pokemon GO - pokemongolive.com/en DARPA - https://www.darpa.mil/Caravaggio - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/carvaggio-calling-of-st-matthew-s3e19.jpg Leonardo da Vinci - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/leonardo-da-vinci-s3e19.jpg Michelangelo - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/michelangelo-s3e19.jpg Transformers the Movie (animated) - amzn.to/387D5MK The Dark Knight Returns - amzn.to/2Wnffdv 300 (comic) - amzn.to/2WlmcMj Flint Dille's 300 character "Dilios" - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/flint-dille-dilios-s3e19-1.jpg Paul Gauguin - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/paul-gauguin-s3e19.jpg Jack Kirby - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/jack-kirby-s3e19.jpg Clapton The Autobiography - amzn.to/2WnbmVS Spacewar! prototype - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spacewar!Avalon Hill games - avalonhill.com “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #arteducation #studyingart #gamingindustryFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Guest - Flint Dille (twitter.com/flintdille)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Ellie Polk (instagram.com/the.mccartski)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
How to Price Artwork - Draftsmen S3E18 Draftsmen 2021-08-17 | Having difficulties figuring out how much to charge for your art? Do you feel like you’re undervaluing yourself and your work? There’s a lot that goes into pricing and selling fine art. We’ll show you how to break down the process into stages, and share a variety of ways we’ve found to negotiate and determine prices for your art. You’ll then get to see an example as we negotiate over the cost of a few Marshall Vandruff originals. Timecodes:00:00 Sponsors1:05 Intro: Dad Humor 4:22 Today's Topic: Pricing 9:49 Getting a Representative or Agent 13:13 The 3 Stages of Pricing Your Artwork/How to Price Your Art 19:49 How to Move Between Stages 26:32 Story 1: Working for Exposure 30:29 Navigating Client Relations 33:38 Mutually Beneficial Relationships 36:00 Story 2: Saying No/Being Needless (How to Be Needless) 41:29 Money & Terms 45:47 Story 3: A Good Working Relationship 49:00 Low Ballers/Combative Clients 52:56 Factoring in All Aspects of a Job 54:32 Buying Marshall's Sketches 01:05:09 Post Negotiation Analysis/Rights Usage 01:12:20 Story 4: To License or Not to License 01:17:39 Outro & Shipping Fees Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Chris Voss - masterclass.com/classes/chris-voss-teaches-the-art-of-negotiation Drew Struzan - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/drew-struzan-workshop-1985-s3e18.jpg Network - amzn.to/3grxoOr William Stout - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/william-stout-bw-dinosaur-s3e18.jpg Drew Struzan's Workshop - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/drew-struzan-posters-s3e18.jpg Beeple - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/beeple-s3e18.jpg Chuck Grodin - The heartbreak kid 1972 - imdb.com/title/tt0068687 Dustin Hoffman - The Graduate - amzn.to/3ANOq0U Graphic Artist’s Guild Pricing and Ethical Guidelines - amzn.to/3y2RVPj Nick Meglin - amzn.to/3gaSPTH Marshall's work in Mad Magazine - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/marshall-vandruff-mad-magazine-s3e18-9.jpg Marshall’s Allergan Ad: Contact Lens Woman - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/marshall-vandruff-allergan-ad-s3e18.jpg Marshall’s Imagine FX Magazine Cover - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/marshall-vandruff-covers-s3e18.jpg Marshall’s Steamroller - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/marshall-vandruff-steamroller-s3e18.jpg Marshall’s Horse Drawings - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/marshall-vandruff-horse-drawings-s3e18-9.jpg Michael Du's Conflict Management - amzn.to/3skOguS A Raisin in the Sun (1961) - amzn.to/3CV1aEM Obama Hope Portrait, Shepard Fairey - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/obama-hope-shepard-fairey.jpg Inside Llewyn Davis - amzn.to/3meFr4MA Photographer’s Guide to Marketing & Self Promotion by Maria Piscopo - amzn.to/3iPKqXf “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #sellingart #pricingart #pricepointsFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Melanie Nachtmann, Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Horror Art, Shadow Shapes, and Mentor Friendships - Draftsmen S3E17 Draftsmen 2021-08-10 | It’s that time again! Marshall and Stan are back to answer some of your burning questions about artist and mentor friendships, horror art, getting your foot in the door as an instructor at Universities, balancing your interests and marketability, dealing with regret in an art career, finding fun alongside study, pricing commissions, and understanding spot blacks and shadows. Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:15 - Voicemail 1: Artist Mentor Friendships15:31 - Voicemail 2: Horror Art24:26 - Voicemail 3: Teaching at a University27:58 - Voicemail 4: What you want vs what's popular35:22 - Voicemail 5: Regret from taking art as a career43:47 - Voicemail 6: Hard to draw for fun47:18 - Voicemail 7: Pricing Commissions53:23 - Voicemail 8: My art is too cerebral01:01:36 - Voicemail 9: Spot Blacks, Shadow ShapesShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Robert McKee - mckeestory.com Alan Moore’s Writing for Comics - amzn.to/3ypmgIN The Walking Dead (AMC show) - imdb.com/title/tt1520211 Nosferatu (1922) - amzn.to/3lvyEmN The Leopard Man (Val Luten) - amzn.to/3A8HdYQ The Exorcist - amzn.to/2Vn2VJT Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds - amzn.to/3imShvb Watts Atelier - wattsatelier.com Draftsmen Hit Makers - proko.com/494 How to Write Best-Selling Fiction - wondrium.com Marshall’s Design Your Career with a Whiteboard - youtube.com/watch?v=AblcTu7WFlA Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/henri-de-toulouse-lautrec-moulin-rouge-draftsmen-s3e17.jpg Writing the Natural Way - amzn.to/3AauUuX Draftsmen Writing - proko.com/560 Referenced Artists - proko.com/562“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #artcommissions #artteaching #artadviceFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Creativity Insights Artists can Pull from Writers - Draftsmen S3E16 Draftsmen 2021-08-03 | Marshall talks with Stan about Gabriele Rico’s book “Writing the Natural Way”. The two look at how artists can borrow from a writer’s toolbox of exercises and thought processes to improve creativity. You’ll hear how these techniques can help you brainstorm more effectively, leverage creative tension, properly revise your work, and ultimately get more in touch with the creative process. Timecodes:1:03 Intro3:44 “Writing the Natural Way”11:23 Clustering20:25 Clustering and Composition23:26 Creative Tension29:08 Marshall’s Inspiration33:54 Identifying Your Problem41:58 Celebrating the “Aha Moment”45:42 Sign Mind versus Design Mind47:56 Revision50:50 Principles 55:29 Coming Full Circle1:00:00 Recreating and Nuance1:02:53 Combinatory Play1:12:36 What’s your thang?Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Writing the Natural Way by Gabriele Rico - amzn.to/2Vh78yH The Natural Way to Draw by Kimon Nicolaïdes - amzn.to/3A55iQk Clustering examples - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/clustering-examples-wood-turn-letting-go.jpg Story by Robert McKee - amzn.to/3loG9fh Cast Away - amzn.to/3jiPYsj Bob and Wanda Duncan - oklahoman.com/article/2109874/husband-wife-writers-team-up-for-success Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury - amzn.to/3jf2Lw6 Marshall’s book reviews - marshallart.com/HOME/reviewsOn Writing by Stephen King - amzn.to/3ymTdoX Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz - amzn.to/3ynU9JP Developing an Illustration - http://proko.com/500 Analyze This - amzn.to/3rOMMbS The Tell-Tale Head (Simpsons Episode) - imdb.com/title/tt0756398 James Gurney heatmap - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/james-gurney-heatmap-eye-movement.jpg Chernobyl (HBO show) - amzn.to/3A2myFJ The Mindscape of Alan Moore - amzn.to/3xlX8RR Hit Makers - proko.com/494 Rick Griffin - rickgriffindesigns.com Tree Thumbnail Clusters - static.proko.com/media/images/stan/diane-tree-thumbnail-clusters.jpg Fractals - Hunting the Hidden Dimension - NOVA documentary - amzn.to/3fl97IX The Book of Trees by Manuel Lima - amzn.to/3ylBvSZ The Isley Brothers - It’s Our Thing amzn.to/3rQofDj “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG#arttips #creativeprocess #bookreportFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Sierra Tillman (instagram.com/blu_perceptions), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
The Psychology of Performance - Draftsmen S3E15 Draftsmen 2021-07-27 | Marshall interviews the clinical performance psychologist Dr. Eddie O’Connor, whose course “The Psychology of Performance: How to Be Your Best in Life,” was the subject of repeated references throughout season 1 of Draftsmen. They discuss the course, and Dr. Eddie shares valuable tips to help overcome anxiety surrounding your work as an artist and individual. Dr. Eddie also brings to light some of the road blocks that keep us from understanding how we can grow.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro01:07 - The Psychology of Performance03:42 - What’s with the disclaimers?05:34 - Grounded in Research08:56 - How did you get into this?14:45 - Values18:57 - Acknowledging negative, pursuing positive26:56 - Deliberate Practice29:24 - Acceptance34:06 - Imagery42:58 - Focused Attention in the Moment46:17 - A Few More Titles52:59 - Qualifications58:00 - The Importance of Sleep01:08:29 - Strategies for Approaching a ProblemShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Dr Eddie O’Connor - dreddieoconnor.comThe Psychology of Performance - wondrium.com/the-psychology-of-performance-how-to-be-your-best-in-lifeDr. Eddie’s Sleep to the Top - bit.ly/sleeptothetop Success Stories Membership - dreddieoconnor.com/membership email dreddie@dreddieoconnor.com and mention DraftsmenThe Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud - amzn.to/3kUHPgp Robert McKee - mckeestory.comDr. David Viscott - amzn.to/3iLdSwu Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz - amzn.to/3eVXOqM Finishing the Hat by Stephen Sondheim - amzn.to/3kY7gO0 “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #performancepsychology #dealingwithanxiety #mindfulnessFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Guest - Dr. Eddie O’Connor (dreddieoconnor.com)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Expressionism - Draftsmen S3E14 Draftsmen 2021-07-20 | Stan and Marshall discuss the importance of understanding expressionism and the purposeful rule breaking that comes with the territory. They both examine the work of notable expressionists like Kandinsky and Mondrian, and share their own personal experiences and opinions on the movement. Marshall also includes a few exercises that can help you discover and implement expressionism in your own work. Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:30 - Abstract Expressionism vs Expressive Drawing09:58 - The Benefits of Studying Expressionism18:27 - Fechin19:47 - “Yes-And” for Artists22:50 - Expressive Drawing Class28:10 - Abstraction34:52 - Uses for Non-Abstract Artists41:16 - Memories Exercise50:16 - Reveries Exercise57:27 - What These Exercises Give You01:00:09 - A Few More Exercises01:04:08 - Doing a ReverieShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Metropolis (1927) - amzn.to/3wNC3iJ Nosferatu (1922) - amzn.to/3ivZqIy The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) - amzn.to/3eClrEi John Canaday - amzn.to/3zhJQXP What to Listen for in Music by Aaron Copland - amzn.to/3kGKJ8f The Story of Art by E. H. Gombrich - amzn.to/36LL5SS Point and Line to Plane by Wassily Kandinsky - amzn.to/3xWhmm4 Concerning the Spiritual in Art by Wassily Kandinsky - amzn.to/3kyMXqg Simon Schama’s Power of Art (BBC show) - amzn.to/3it68z3 The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides - amzn.to/3wS6dS7 Royksopp playlist - music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkcQO-0-0MvMQ5tNOZUTCtQVpDHmXFWshReferenced Artists - proko.com/553“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #expressionism #arttheory #artinstructionFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Cartooning - Draftsmen S3E13 Draftsmen 2021-07-13 | Marshall sits with Stan to chat about the wonderful world of cartooning. They spend time defining what a cartoon is, looking at some of the history and cultural differences behind cartoons and spend time looking at work from some famous cartoon artists. You’ll also hear some of the skills an artist would need to hone in order to be a good cartoonist. Time Codes00:00 - Intro02:08 - Draftsmen Mission Statement03:09 - Cartooning06:29 - Define Cartoon21:29 - The Skills of a Cartoonist26:12 - Drawing Lessons from CartoonistsShow Links & Referenced Artists - proko.com/548“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #cartooning #cartoonist #howtocartoonFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Flow States, Thinking in Pictures, and Abstract Figures - Draftsmen S3E12 Draftsmen 2021-07-07 | We return to answering voicemails left by listeners! In this episode Marshall and Stan dive into a range of topics from entering the “Flow State” to thinking in words vs images, the tools for perseverance, when it’s appropriate to remove a piece from your portfolio and more! If you have an art question that you’d like us to answer, call 1-858-609-9453 and leave a voicemail! Time Codes:00:00 - Intro02:37 - Topic: Voicemails03:29 - Voicemail 1 - Get Back into the Zone09:16 - Voicemail 2 - Flow State11:33 - Voicemail 3 - Lack of Reference15:43 - Voicemail 4 - thinking in words or images23:46 - Voicemail 5 - should I stop working on projects to study?27:17 - Voicemail 6 - tools for perseverance34:37 - Voicemail 7 - Cosplaying while Networking38:42 - Voicemail 8 - merits of replicating photos46:53 - Voicemail 9 - advanced material52:51 - Voicemail 10 - when to remove a piece from your portfolio57:43 - Voicemail 11 - Abstract Figurative ArtShow Links (some contain affiliate links):How to Shape Your Art Career - Draftsmen S3E01 - youtu.be/pibnSVOoi0M Neil Gaiman commencement speech - youtu.be/2OwRUyZMKwI Meyers-Briggs Test - 16personalities.com/free-personality-test Strengths finder 2.0 - amzn.to/3vKKBqk Artwork mentioned - proko.com/545“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #strengthsfinders #strengths #myersbriggsFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Talk to Stan and Marshall (LIVESTREAM) Draftsmen 2021-06-30 | We're going live again and taking more questions from the community! This time we'll be taking live voice calls via Discord. We will start at 12pm PDT.HOW IT WORKS:Join the Draftsmen LIVE Discord - discord.gg/aZawxHeqIn Discord, post your question in the #questions channel and then hop into the #WaitingRoom voice channel.If a mod likes your question, you will be moved to another channel to talk to a mod and make sure your audio is ready to go live.You'll be moved to the #LIVE channel to ask your question on the show!To celebrate the launch of the brand new proko.com, we’re doing something every weekday May - June! We’re gonna have some exciting guests like Stephen Bauman, Karla Ortiz, Sinix, David Finch, Marco Bucci, TB Choi, Ahmed Aldoori, SLEW… and a bunch of others that we’ll announce throughout the next month or so. These artists will have new videos, launching new courses, doing some live streams, AMAs. 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.
Find Your Strengths - Draftsmen S3E11 Draftsmen 2021-06-22 | In this episode, Marshall and Stan discuss the topic of identifying one's strengths and how to utilize it to learn more about yourself. They both share their personal paths to discovering their strengths, how important input from friends and family can be for discovering your strengths, Marshall gives a review of the book “Strengths Finder 2.0” and shares what he got out of the book for both himself and Stan.Time Codes:00:00 - Intro02:01 - The Triple 80/20 Rule05:56 - Strengths08:02 - Discovering Their Love of Art09:50 - Find Strengths Through Loves15:00 - Meyers Briggs22:06 - Marshall’s System33:14 - Strengths Finding41:15 - Stan’s Strengths48:42 - Marshall’s Strengths55:07 - Enjoyment vs. Skill58:45 - Utilizing These StrengthsShow Links (some contain affiliate links):How to Shape Your Art Career - Draftsmen S3E01 - youtu.be/pibnSVOoi0M Neil Gaiman commencement speech - youtu.be/2OwRUyZMKwI Meyers-Briggs Test - 16personalities.com/free-personality-test Strengths finder 2.0 - amzn.to/3vKKBqk Mixergy Interview - mixergy.com/interviews/proko-with-stan-prokopenko“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #strengthsfinders #strengths #myersbriggsFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
This Artist Got His Own Animated Film on Netflix! - Draftsmen S3E10 Draftsmen 2021-06-15 | Marshall reconnects with his friend Chris Appelhans to discuss his journey from working as an artist on movies like Monster House and Coraline to writing and directing his first animated and independent feature film, Wish Dragon. Chris tells his story on how he came to the realization he wanted to get into animation, how his time living in China influenced his film, and the importance of mastering “the pitch” if you want to get a movie made.Time Codes:00:00 - Intro03:07 - The Story of Wish Dragon41:12 - Chris’ History47:33 - The Art Direction of Wish Dragon01:05:53 - Storyboarding01:07:22 - Blindspots01:15:51 - Would You Do It Again?01:22:22 - Do You Miss Drawing and Painting?01:24:51 - Art Training01:32:23 - Building the Career You Want01:47:01 - Where to Find Wish DragonShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Sparky! Illustrated by Chris Appelhans - amzn.to/35uOhBz Monster House - amzn.to/3gCltfI Polar Express - amzn.to/2UajzLR Caroline - amzn.to/3iJCk38 The Art Of Dramatic Writing by Lajos Egri - amzn.to/3iFYa7l Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch - amzn.to/3wwkmow Artwork mentioned - proko.com/527“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #animation #wishdragon #filmmakingFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Guest - Chris Appelhans (froghatstudios.com)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com)Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh), Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango OrchestraAdditional music provided by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)
Sketchbooks - Draftsmen S3E09 Draftsmen 2021-06-08 | An old comment from a previous episode prompts Marshall and Stan to crack open their old sketchbooks. This week the two discuss what sketches are, the value and purpose behind having sketchbooks, and how sketchbooks influence an artist’s growth. There’s also plenty of sketches that Marshall and Stan share from their own personal sketchbooks. Timecodes:00:00 - Intro01:17 - Sketchbooks02:39 - Defining Sketching07:58 - Beneficial for Learning11:07 - True Sketchbooks vs Display Pieces16:18 - Getting Over Fear of Bad Sketches22:02 - More Types of Sketchbooks27:00 - Materials47:30 - Sketching in Public53:24 - Guilt Trip57:54 - Documenting Growth1:00:36 - Future MarshallShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Draftsmen - Scribbling to Discover - youtu.be/cIm2OtP5oPcThe Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides - amzn.to/3ipDhxl Aaron Blaise Sketchbook Tour - youtu.be/upQkbSapPNoHeinrich Kley Sketchbook Tour - youtu.be/OjlUdU7CsuEArtwork mentioned - proko.com/520“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #sketchbooks #sketching #quicksketchFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Draftsmen Hang Out and Q&A (LIVESTREAM) Draftsmen 2021-05-31 | SUBMIT QUESTIONS HERE:proko.com/512Listeners of the Draftsmen podcast will have a unique chance to interact with Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff. Ask questions and hear the two discuss a variety of art topics. Sit back, relax and chill for a couple hours with the gang as they enjoy celebrating the launch of Proko 2.0!To celebrate the launch of the brand new proko.com, we’re doing something every weekday May - June! We’re gonna have some exciting guests like Stephen Bauman, Karla Ortiz, Sinix, David Finch, Marco Bucci, TB Choi, Ahmed Aldoori, SLEW… and a bunch of others that we’ll announce throughout the next month or so. These artists will have new videos, launching new courses, doing some live streams, AMAs. 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.
Concept Art - Draftsmen S3E08 Draftsmen 2021-05-25 | Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a professional concept artist? This week Marshall and Stan invite 4 working professional concept artists on to share their personal experience. You'll get to hear insights about the profession from Patrick Ballesteros, Christina Cornett, Armand Serrano, and Kirsten Zirngibl. They all share their opinions on the pros and cons of the industry, the different paths you can take, and what the day-to-day life is like for a concept artist.Follow Patrick Ballesteros:Website - patrickballesteros.comInstagram - instagram.com/patrickballesterosCGMA - cgmasteracademy.com/instructors/101-patrick-ballesterosFollow Christina Cornett:Artstation - artstation.com/christinacornettInstagram - instagram.com/christina_cornettFollow Armand Serrano:Website - armandserrano.comInstagram - instagram.com/armand_serranoFollow Kirsten Zirngibl:Website - kirstenzirngibl.comInstagram - instagram.com/kirstenzirngiblTimecodes:00:00 - Intro02:10 - Concept Art04:35 - Patrick Ballesteros27:13 - Christina Cornett39:38 - Armand Serrano59:10 - Kirsten Zirngibl“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #conceptart #characterdesign #artcareerFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Guest Artists - Patrick Ballesteros, Christina Cornett, Armand Serrano, Kirsten ZirngiblHosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Patrick Bosworth (patrickdavidbosworth.com), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango OrchestraAdditional music provided by Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com)
Developing an Illustration - Draftsmen S3E07 Draftsmen 2021-05-18 | In today’s episode, Marshall and Stan discuss the process of developing longform artwork, from thumbnail to final. They both share their personal process for creating a complex work, the different methods other famous artists use, the stages of the development process, and the importance of working from macro to micro.00:00 - Intro02:39 - Illustration Development08:42 - How Stan Works in Stages16:48 - Where Did Stan Get This Process?21:53 - Control Needs24:44 - Digital Tools29:09 - Macro vs Micro Tasks30:11 - Types of Illustrations/Six Thinking Hats42:40 - Examples of DIfferent Emphases45:36 - Historical Process57:54 - Digital Tools and Redoing WorkShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Aaron Westerberg color study - proko.com/course/portrait-painting-in-oil/overview Rockwell on Rockwell book - amzn.to/3v0DB90 Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis - amzn.to/3yhZVgu The Verdict movie - amzn.to/3w7JVfc Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono - amzn.to/3yp8iai Critiques Part 2 (6 Thinking Hats) - http://proko.com/455 Infinite Painter app - https://www.infinitestudio.art/ Drew Struzan Hellboy Poster making-of - http://reelideas.com/shop/drew-struzan Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator - amzn.to/3wgUEUB The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides - amzn.to/3oqJ5rj Artwork and images mentioned - proko.com/500“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #illustration #development #creativeprocessFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com)Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Designing Creatures for Star Wars and Disney with Terryl Whitlatch - Draftsmen S3E06 Draftsmen 2021-05-11 | Creature design artist Terryl Whitlatch has a history of creating iconic characters for Disney and Star Wars. She joins Marshall to talk about her career path, going straight from a student to working for Lucasfilm, her artistic influences, incorporating animal empathy into creature designs and her time working on Star Wars Episode 1.Where You Can Find Terryl’s Stuff:CTN - membership.creativetalentnetwork.com/terryl-whitlatchInstagram - instagram.com/terrylwhitlatch Artstation - artstation.com/terrylwhitlatch Her Books (affiliate links)Animals Real and Imagined - amzn.to/3uFJnN9 Science of Creature Design - amzn.to/3hiSbF6 Principles of Creature Design - amzn.to/3tJHRbO The Katurran Odyssey - amzn.to/3f9t3Od Topics:00:00 - Intro02:11 - Introducing Terryl03:12 - Time as a Student15:56 - Transition to Professional24:45 - Struggles29:17 - Imposter Syndrome33:13 - Getting into Creature Design35:29 - Be a Generalist in Your Specialty43:06 - Terryl’s horses45:39 - Terryl’s Approach to Students48:44 - Have Your Own Voice01:01:52 - Developing Your Own IPShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Creature Anatomy Course - schoolism.com/online-drawing-classes/creature-anatomy-terryl-whitlatchWater Birds of California, illustrations by Gene Christman - amzn.to/3tACKud Drawing People by Barbara Bradley - amzn.to/3bj6jKJ World Wildlife Fund - worldwildlife.org Counsel for Creators - counselforcreators.com Fullerton Community College - https://www.fullcoll.edu/ Artschool as Project - proko.com/artschool Artwork mentioned - proko.com/496“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #creaturedesign #starwars #lucasfilmFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Guest - Terryl Whitlatch (http://membership.creativetalentnetwork.com/terryl-whitlatch)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Can this Book Make You Famous? - Draftsmen S3E05 Draftsmen 2021-05-04 | Stan makes a special announcement and Marshall gives an in-depth review for a book called Hit Makers. It focuses on the science behind popularity and it provides artists with some info on some of the key ingredients you’ll need to make something a “hit”. You’ll also learn how to figure out what your customers want and how to get it to them and the story behind Stan’s first viral video.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro01:04 - Sneak Peek of PROKO.20 Website02:03 - Hitmakers by Derek Thompson07:50 - Table of Contents and Overview13:35 - The MAYA Rule21:23 - The Birth of Fashion 29:28 - Popularity and The Market38:54 - The Viral Myth43:55 - The Economics of Prophecy51:29 - What People Want: Part 2 - History of Pixels and Ink55:18 - Final ChapterShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Hitmakers by Derek Thompson - amzn.to/3xKNmtI Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino - amzn.to/2RpTqr6 Gustave Caillebotte - proko.com/draftsmen-media/gustave-caillebote-painting-s3e05.jpg Jean Léon Gérôme -proko.com/draftsmen-media/jean-leon-gerome-paintings-s3e05.jpg Raymond Loewy - proko.com/draftsmen-media/raymond-loewy-designs-s3e05.jpg Raymond Loewy, Father of Industrial Design - youtu.be/Zci4r1MWz7c Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature by Thomas Shippey - amzn.to/3eQGpPe Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James - amzn.to/3umuajS How to Draw the Head from Any Angle - youtu.be/1EPNYWeEf1U Me, Alice (Alice Cooper autobiography) - amzn.to/3xKudrP The Social Dilemma (Netflix) - netflix.com/title/81254224 SuperPhone App - superphone.io Peter Bagge - proko.com/draftsmen-media/peter-bagge-cartoons-s3e05.jpg 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly - amzn.to/2POyJ7N “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #hitmakers #viralpost #bookreviewFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN: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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Patrick Bosworth (patrickdavidbosworth.com), Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
James Gurney’s Self-Education Journey - Draftsmen S3E04 Draftsmen 2021-04-27 | James Gurney is our podcast guest this week! He’s the creator behind Dinotopia and the author of “Color and Light” and “Imaginative Realism”. James talks with us about how he was able to succeed with his own art education and how it deviated from traditional art schools. We also take a look at popular art books that you can study from, try to imagine what the future of art education looks like, and talk about the struggles of using animals as live models.Where You Can Find James’s Stuff:Gurney’s Website - http://jamesgurney.com Gurney Journey blog - http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.comYoutube - youtube.com/user/gurneyjourneyGumroad - gumroad.com/gurneyjourneyHis Books (affiliate links)Imaginative Realism by James Gurney - amzn.to/3tEQ5Ti Color and Light by James Gurney - amzn.to/3egK4FO Dinotopia by James Gurney - amzn.to/2QMQYuc Topics:00:00 - Intro03:55 - Teaching Yourself Art06:47 - Core Curriculum vs Project Based Learning17:18 - Bringing Community Online26:01 - James Gurney’s Parents28:42 - Growing Up Without Art Instruction30:05 - Art Parents36:54 - What Books Did You Study From?40:33 - Drawing from Observation and Imagination44:11 - Getting Feedback Without Art School49:50 - What are young art students seeking now?59:46 - Principles, Concepts, and Techniques01:04:15 - Howard Pyle’s teaching01:08:06 - How Long Does a James Gurney Book Take to Make?01:15:22 - The Business of Art01:17:28 - Animal Drawing01:27:04 - How Long Were You a Student?Books and Resources (some contain affiliate links):Composing Pictures by Donald W. Graham - amzn.to/3sH5IIiThe Artist’s Guide to Sketching by James Gurney - amzn.to/3xeNwJAHoward Pyle Weekly Drawing Sessions (Blog Post) - http://illustrationart.blogspot.com/2012/01/howard-pyles-weekly-drawing-sessions.htmlPerspective Drawing by Ernest Norling - amzn.to/3ar04E0 Drawing Made Easy by Edwin Lutz - amzn.to/3gtQ5BD How to Draw Animals by Jack Hamm - amzn.to/2QPF4Qf Cartooning the Head & Figure by Jack Hamm - amzn.to/3dCO5oL Norman Rockwell Illustrator by Arthur Guptill - amzn.to/3v1ORBM Art Alphabets, Monograms, & Lettering by J.M. Bergling - amzn.to/3tGgr77 Gurney Journey Dover list - http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2012/06/survival-guide-for-art-students.htmlDrawn to Life by Walt Stanchfield - amzn.to/3n8bf9I Figure Drawing For All It’s Worth by Andrew Loomis - amzn.to/3tIltA2 Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis - amzn.to/2QGjIVz Gurney Journey Best Art Instruction Poll - http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2012/07/best-how-to-art-books.htmlNorwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami - amzn.to/3gUjSUz The Human Figure by John Vanderpoel - amzn.to/32DMOreThe Practice of Oil Painting & Drawing by Solomon J. Solomon - amzn.to/32zIGsz The Practice & Science of Drawing by Harold Speed - amzn.to/3nbqFtZNegotiating a Book Contract by Mark Levine - amzn.to/3elrHzp Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - scbwi.orgAnimal Painting & Anatomy by Frank Calderon - amzn.to/32E19nz Animator’s Survival Kit by Richard Williams - amzn.to/3sF5f9C Grand Central Academy of Art - grandcentralatelier.orgShow Links and Referenced Artists - proko.com/492“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: stitcher.com/show/drafstmenApple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #dinotopia #painting #onlinearteducationFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoCREDITS:Guest - James Gurney (http://jamesgurney.com)Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
NFTs, Art, and the End of the World - Draftsmen S3E03 Draftsmen 2021-04-20 | Get ready to jump into the Metaverse as Stan takes a deep dive into explaining NFTs to Marshall. Stan gives his overview of blockchain technology, why some people associate NFTs with a pyramid scheme, how others think it will revolutionize the digital art world, and what can be done to improve the space for artists and the environment.DISCLAIMER: We are not registered investment advisers. Everything we say is our opinion alone. There are risks involved in investing in cryptocurrencies or in anything. None of the information presented here is intended as financial advice and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Everything you’re going to hear is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Topics:00:00 - Intro01:34 - Marshall guesses what NFTs are04:43 - A brief summary07:32 - What is the Blockchain?11:34 - What is an NFT? What is a smart contract?16:01 - Proof of Ownership18:55 - Can a jpg be “unique”?27:12 - What’s the appeal for artists?29:54 - Environmental impact34:18 - Characteristics of a pyramid scheme54:24 - Issues with NFTs01:02:00 - Analogy for Blockchain01:06:09 - Changing Blockchain for the Better01:10:02 - Do NFTs have Utility?01:35:53 - NFTs and the Draftsmen Audience01:43:54 - New Podcast?Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - amzn.to/3oOv0mvFurther reading on NFTs:NFTs and Crypto Art - The Sky is not Falling - http://sterlingcrispin.blogspot.com/2021/02/crypto-art-sky-is-not-falling.htmlNFTs and Physical Art - http://sterlingcrispin.blogspot.com/2021/04/nfts-and-physical-art.htmlNFT pyramid scheme - twitter.com/thatkimparker/status/1370579822213173248The Non-Fungible Token Bible - opensea.io/blog/guides/non-fungible-tokensTim Sweeney and the Metaverse - soundcloud.app.goo.gl/eP5M5“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #NFT #Blockchain #DigitalArtFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN 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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie Nicholson, Stan ProkopenkoIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Scribble to Discover - Draftsmen S3E02 Draftsmen 2021-04-13 | Scribbling in your art can be an excellent starting point, or a disastrous dead end. In today’s episode, Marshall and Stan discuss how scribbling can reveal fresh ideas, how scribbling relates to categorizing thoughts, and how their training shaped the way they draw today.Topics:00:00 - Intro00:46 - Scribbling01:59 - The Spectrum of Scribbling07:54 - Scribbling and Communication13:34 - Circumventing Self Consciousness15:19 - Freedom vs Restraint18:51 - Freedom to Reinvent20:31 - Scribbling in Gesture24:59 - Habit of Sloppiness26:23 - Scribbling as Desperation32:39 - Zettelkasten Method46:28 - Note Taking and ScribblingShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Bootcamps with Marshall and Vance Kovacs - marshallart.com Winsor McCay - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Winsor-McCay-s3e02.jpeg Kim Jung Gi - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Kim-Jung-Gi-s3e02.jpeg Jeff Watts - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Jeff-Watts-s3e02.jpeg Stan’s Quicksketch - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Stan-Quicksketch-s3e02.jpeg Edward Sorel - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Edward-Sorel-s3e02.jpeg Heinrich Kley - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Heinrich-Kley-s3e02.jpeg Preston Blair - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Preston-Blair-s3e02.jpeg Elizabeth Gilbert Ted Talk - ted.com/speakers/elizabeth_gilbertBack to the Future (actor swap) - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Back-To-The-Future-s3e02.jpgJeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein Masterclass - masterclass.com/classes/jeff-goodby-and-rich-silverstein-teach-advertising-and-creativityThe Natural Way to Draw by Kimon Nicolaides - amzn.to/3uLyNnz James Gurney - proko.com/draftsmen-media/James-Gurney-s3e02.jpg Barron Storey - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Barron-Storey-s3e02.jpeg Zettelkasten Method - https://zettelkasten.de/introduction/How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens - amzn.to/3uEIlAFRome Research - roamresearch.comEdward de Bono: Six Thinking Hats - amzn.to/3dWlsSr Howard Pyle Painting (Man on Horse) - proko.com/draftsmen-media/howard-pyle-s3e02.jpg Howard Pyle by Henry Pitz - amzn.to/3dZjsJm Justin Sweet - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Justin-Sweet-s3e02.jpeg Vance Kovacs - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Vance-Kovacs-s3e02.jpg Honore Daumier - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Honore-Daumier-s3e02.jpeg Cliff Edwards (Scat Singing - Singing In the Rain) - youtu.be/dRcr_5qWa-o Frank Gehry - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Frank-Gehry-s3e02.jpg “Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG #Scribble #Discover #ZettelkastenFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN 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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Alex Otis (instagram.com/alexotisillustration), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Alex Otis, Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
How to Shape Your Art Career - Draftsmen S3E01 Draftsmen 2021-04-06 | Stan and Marshall are back with a new season of the Draftsmen Podcast! This time they are looking at different career paths for artists: Employees, Freelancers, and Entrepreneurs. They discuss the pros and cons of these different career options as well as their varying levels of independence. They also discuss how to speed up the process of learning from your failures as you try and create a successful business.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro01:31 - Catching Up04:06 - Art Career07:32 - 3 Levels of Independence - 3. Employment11:29 - 2. Freelancing20:09 - Freelance Resources23:39 - 3. Entrepreneurship26:59 - Fail Fast29:12 - A Test of the Entrepreneurial Spirit38:19 - The RRR Method56:03 - Measuring Your Success01:00:54 - Proud of Work that Didn’t Do As Well01:08:46 - The Wrecking Crew, a Portrait of FreelancersShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Draftsmen Art School as Project series: http://proko.com/artschool Making Money as an Artist - youtu.be/TX4IdBPB_KoStan’s Music Video - youtu.be/XZoLqLtCCT4Neil Gaiman’s Make Good Art Speech - youtu.be/plWexCID-kASeth Godin's Freelancer Course - udemy.com/course/seth-godin-freelancer-courseAkimbo, Seth Godin’s Podcast - https://www.akimbo.link/Do It Wrong Quickly by Mike Moran - amzn.to/3sRnjOI Confirmation Bias on Veritasium - youtu.be/vKA4w2O61XoMarshall’s Sun Picture - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Marshall-Sun-Pic-In-Studio-s3e01.jpg Triple R Method - conversion-rate-experts.com/rrrTriple 80/20 Method (from this interview with Eric Partaker) - smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/ipa-best-version-yourself-productivity-staying-true-eric-partakerJudging Success (from this interview with Ryan Holiday) - youtu.be/1MyNOw45qp4Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday - amzn.to/3cQTbNW Anatomy Course - http://proko.com/anatomyDesign Your Career with a Whiteboard - marshallart.com/SHOP/all-products/all-videos/how-to-design-your-career-with-a-whiteboardThe PreHistory of the Far Side by Gary Larson - amzn.to/3dEaocr Gahan Wilson - proko.com/draftsmen-media/gahan-wilson-comic-s3e01.jpg Bernard Kliban - proko.com/draftsmen-media/Bernard-Kliban-Omelet-s3e01.jpg Sergio Aragones - proko.com/draftsmen-media/sergio-aragones-therapist-s3e01.jpg Draftsmen Social Media episode - youtu.be/Hgipbis1VTYThe Wrecking Crew documentary - amzn.to/3unNf4X#ArtCareer #Entrepreneur #FreelanceFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN 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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS:Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson (http://instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonIntro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
The Value of Good Music For Making Art - S3E00 Draftsmen 2021-04-01 | We have compiled the greatest collection of “art teacher a cappella” ever recorded and it’s only available for a limited time, so act fast! So many #1 hits and so many unforgettable melodies…it’s hard to believe they are all here in one incredible collection. Pure Marshall is not sold in stores so follow the link below to secure your copy of Pure Marshal while supplies last.Look out for new episodes of Draftsmen, starting next Tuesday!Get Your Copy of Pure Marshall today: youtube.com/channel/UCfvIqreCk628yB9mp3e_ABQ?sub_confirmation=1“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG#artmusic #acappella #podcastFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN 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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodCREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh)Editing - Charlie NicholsonAdditional music by Epidemic Sound
Nature vs Masters…Which Is Better to Study? Draftsmen 2021-03-30 | Choosing to study from nature or masters work can be a tough decision for a beginning artist. In this clip Marshall and Stan debate their differing opinions on the subject and share the pros and cons of both sides. Clip taken from How to Study Masters - Draftsmen S2E17. Full episode - youtu.be/TBm90jgk70w“Draftsmen” is available in audio. Subscribe on these platforms to keep up to date: Spotify: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodSp Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2JLMShh Apple: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodA Google: http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPodG#masterstudy #creativeprocess #analyzingartFOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.comPinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenkoABOUT DRAFTSMEN 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 - http://www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - http://www.marshallart.com. Subscribe to the podcast at http://bit.ly/DraftsmenPod CREDITS: Hosts - Stan Prokopenko (http://www.stanprokopenko.com), Marshall Vandruff (http://www.marshallart.com) Production Assistance - Charlie Nicholson, Sean Ramsey (http://www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com)Editing - Charlie NicholsonAudio Engineer - Charlie Nicholson Intro Animation - Cody Shank (http://codyshank.com) Intro Jingle - Tommy Rush (instagram.com/tommyrush)Music Used with Permission Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
