Draftsmen

Stan and Marshall talk about the frustrating "intermediate plateau" a stage where artists feel stuck. They explore causes like boredom, complacency, and unclear goals, and give advice on how to push through using feedback, mentorship, passion projects, and risk-taking. SHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links): Animal Anatomy For Artists by Joe Weatherly (Foreword by Marshall Vandruff) - https://amzn.to/4f1Fquk George Woodbridge (Mad Magazine Artist) - https://img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e8-lesson-notes-mad-magazine-george-woodbridge-catch-22-issue.jpg Jack Davis (Mad Magazine Artist) - https://img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e8-lesson-notes-mad-magazine-jack-davis-catch-22-issue.jpg 23 Habits for Artists - Draftsmen S1E14 - https://youtu.be/WrKyzUMERKc?si=xAt2uqF3JawxIYAm Mastery by George Leonard - https://amzn.to/4o1zxBc Marshall’s small artwork from his 30’s - https://img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e8-lesson-notes-marshall-vandruff-drawing-small-caterpillar-framed-with-size-text.jpg https://img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e8-lesson-notes-marshall-vandruff-drawing-small-caterpillar-full-size.jpg Rembrandt (photo by Olivier Middendorp) - https://img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e8-lesson-notes-stan-prokopenko-pikachu-wolverine.jpg Leonardo da Vinci - https://img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e8-lesson-notes-leonardo-da-vinci-bear-sketch-framed.jpg https://img-resizer.proko.com/o/media/images/stan/dm-s4e8-lesson-notes-leonardo-da-vinci-bear-sketch-full.jpg When by Daniel Pink - https://amzn.to/44HYjir Masterclass (Ron Howard) - <a href="https://www.masterclass.com/classes/ron-howard-teaches-

Stan and Marshall break down how to learn color by combining theory and practice without getting stuck in rules. They explain hue, value, and saturation, share stories about their own color frustrations, and outline exercises like using limited palettes, plein air painting, and master studies. You’ll learn why repetition, observation, and balancing intuition with knowledge are key to developing your color sense over time. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Show Notes - proko.com/883 Building a Dream Art Studio - proko.com/370 How to Learn Anatomy - proko.com/339 How to Learn Perspective - proko.com/369 How to Learn Composition - proko.com/426 Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenkoShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee by Irving Berlin - https://youtu.be/rFniGuoCBXAProsperity Is Just Around Which Corner? by Carson Robison - https://youtu.be/mkNn4WUwtCACrips and Bloods, made in America - https://amzn.to/4cxgYhpJeffrey Katzenberg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_KatzenbergHighest Grossing Animated Films - https://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 - https://www.reddit.com/r/learnart/comments/dapk62/from_the_guy_who_made_the_most_comprehensive_list/Being Mortal by Atul Gawande - https://amzn.to/4dPNix3Andrew Huberman - https://www.hubermanlab.com/Simon Sinek -​​ https://simonsinek.comSimon Sinek - Coronavirus Team Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSWReBrQukDon Richardson IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0724504/Edgar Müller sidewalk art - https://www.metanamorph.com/SLEW - https://slewniverse.com/Meet The Man Who Can Teach Anyone to Draw - https://youtu.be/Usry6gVEAcE?si=6OBw6M1Gb0fGvRa8In-Depth Tour of the Greatest Art Studio in California - https://youtu.be/R4ocBGf0614?si=UOaYZn76HIVtS7GnSLEW doc on Zac Crawford - This Art

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.Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenkoShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Atoms shoes - https://atoms.com/Golden Mind Gold Milk - https://remedyorganics.com/Coconut Water - https://harmlessharvest.com/Kyoto Uji Matcha - https://www.ochaandco.com/CLARI-TI SuperShot (Blue Spirulina) - https://solti.com/23 Habits for Artists - Draftsmen S01E14 - https://youtu.be/WrKyzUMERKc?si=fYmxznu8jEGStBGPA Game of Pool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOorjFsGNKUFigure Course - https://www.proko.com/figureAnatomy Course - https://www.proko.com/anatomyYoung Frankenstein - https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/young-frankenstein/umc.cmc.qdwp732xvf641j94g9shwan7Daniel Pink Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/rrkrvAUbU9Y?si=Q39zREtWeoP45peMKen Burns Masterclass - https://www.masterclass.com/classes/ken-burns-teaches-documentary-filmmakingKen Burns Brooklyn Bridge Documentary - https://amzn.to/3WH3OZwFinal Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) - https://amzn.to/3AkLxcNDesign Your Career with a Whiteboard - https://www.proko.com/whiteboardThe Art of Songwriting with Stephen Sondheim and Adam Guettel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TofC3KD-h8MThe Psychology of Performance by Dr. Eddie O’Connor - https://amzn.to/4dAkTM1Books:Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to

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.Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenkoShow Links (some contain affiliate links):The Perspective Course - http://proko.com/perspective Marvel's The Art of Storytelling - http://proko.com/marvel Cody Shank - https://codyshank.com Sergei Eisenstein - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Eisenstein Vsevolod Pudovkin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vsevolod_Pudovkin The Kuleshov Effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuleshov_effect Storytelling - Draftsmen S3E32 - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/storytelling-draftsmen-s3e32/ Storytelling Lessons from The Simpsons - https://www.proko.com/simpsons Books:Tongue Twisters by Alvin Schwartz - https://amzn.to/46xEeupThe Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth - https://amzn.to/4fs9sr3 Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens - https://amzn.to/4ceFCDh The Pickwick Papers, AKA The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens - https://amzn.to/3WsCxcU A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - https://amzn.to/4fxI8HOSense and Sensibility by Jane Austin - https://amzn.to/3A7yDic Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin - https://amzn.to/4ceFNyr Where’s Waldo by Martin Handford - https://amzn.to/3AaBA1z Understanding Movies by Louis Giannetti - https://amzn.to/4ca5hx6 Thank You For Arguing by Jay Heinrichs - https://amzn.to/4dweyk9 Movies:Ben-Hur (1925) - https://amzn.to/3YAbeAq The Bear (2022 - Present) - https://www.hulu.com/series/05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f Peaky Blinders (2013-2022) - https://www.netflix.com/title/80002479 Toy Story (1995) - https://amzn.to/4clhAGS M*A*S*H (1970) - https://amzn.to/3X3u2H7 The Wizard of Oz (1939) - https://amzn.to/46CgdT1 Battleship Potemkin (1925) - https://amzn.to/4ci88EdBack to the Future (1985) - https://amzn.to/4cgTD3m Memento (2000) - https://amzn.to/46xFfCJBetrayal (1983) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu2iT8fj3VI Cast Away (2000) - https://amzn.to/46B5loi Network (1976) - https://amzn.to/3LSlFHV The Social Network (2010) - https://amzn.to/3SFdtyj Double Indemnity (1944) - https://amzn.to/3WuiPh4 The Hangover (2009) - https://amzn.to/3Aaxwyd The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (19

In this special SDCC panel, Stan is joined by Marvel artists and instructors from the course to share their personal journeys and offer advice for aspiring comic book artists. Learn what it takes to become a professional comic artist straight from the experts themselves. Find out how long it took them to get their break at Marvel, why they create comics, and get insider tips for getting a job in the industry.Signup for "Marvel's The Art of Storytelling" - proko.com/marvel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode follows painter Stephen Bauman's journey from graffiti artist to fine art professional. He discusses his beginnings tagging buildings in Miami, training at the prestigious Florence Academy, and developing his artistic skills and philosophy. Bauman provides insights into mastering figure drawing, finding inspiration, judging good art, and creating work that is beautifully crafted.Stephen Bauman - www.stephenbaumanartwork.com/Learn to Draw - www.proko.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary artist and instructor Glenn Vilppu sits down for an intimate discussion on his artistic journey, sharing wisdom and advice for mastering fundamentals like gesture drawing and developing your own artistic voice. Vilppu explains his training under old master artists and transition from painting to animation, emphasizing imagination over imitation. He provides tips on how to study classical techniques, use anatomical references, and avoid common mistakes like stiff gestures.Glenn Vilppu - vilppuacademy.com/Learn to Draw - www.proko.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Disney animator Aaron Blaise discusses his rapid journey to animating major characters at 21, losing his wife and leaving Disney, and starting an art education website to pass on artistic knowledge. Blaise also talks about his lifelong obsession with drawing animals, gaining inspiration from mentor Glen Keane, and the traditional hand-drawn animation process at Disney.Aaron Blaise - creatureartteacher.comLearn to Draw - www.proko.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This interview with Steve Huston covers his journey from comic books to fine art painting, his unique style combining realism with abstract expressionism, and his insights on figure drawing. Steve explains his mastery of lighting and form, approach to conveying emotion through art, and thoughts on engaging audiences. He also covers some of his artistic philosophies and the path it took to becoming a master painter and beloved instructor.Steve Huston - stevehustonart.comLearn to Draw - www.proko.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This interview with illustrator Karl Kopinski covers his artistic journey, from early influences like fantasy novels and biology books to honing his skills at Games Workshop. Karl provides an inside look at freelancing for big brands like Magic: The Gathering and Netflix, building an accidental social media following thanks to his wife's encouragement, and the discipline needed to draw for 10+ hours daily. He also shares funny stories from conventions, his approach to developing original characters, and the obsessive research that goes into historical paintings.Karl Kopinski - karlkopinski.com/Learn to Draw - www.proko.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Watts is the founder of the Watts Atelier and Stan's art instructor. Stan recently got to invite him into the Proko studio to film a special Draftsmen podcast where they 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 - https://www.proko.com/s/W1TqJeff Watts - www.wattsatelier.comLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marshall and Stan give their thoughts about the book The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. Skull sketchbook samples - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/s4e2/notesKim Jung Gi memorial sketchbook samples - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/s4e2/notesMC Escher - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-mc-escher-hand-ball.jpgHeinrich Kley - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-heinrich-kley-all-nine-pins-are-down.jpgProko lanyard - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-proko-lanyard.jpgArt Parents episode - https://proko.com/330 The Culture Code - https://amzn.to/3Uy4H3u The Talent Code - https://amzn.to/3VT1MmT The Little Book of Talents - https://amzn.to/3BdBNyI Talent Code episode - https://proko.com/591 Basics Course - https://proko.com/drawing The Honest Placebo - https://time.com/5375724/placebo-bill-health-problemsPapa Swolio - https://www.tiktok.com/@papaswolio  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - https://youtu.be/tjSxFAGP9SsStan's Drawing Basics Course:https://proko.com/drawingSHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Disco Diffusion - http://discodiffusion.com/Stable Diffusion - https://stability.ai/blog/stable-diffusion-public-releaseMidjourney - https://www.midjourney.com/home/Dave McKean - https://www.davemckean.com/Interview - https://youtu.be/I-PaCc96oQMKirsten Zirngibl - https://www.kirstenzirngibl.com/Kirsten Zirngibl Art - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/kz-art-draftsmen-s4e01.jpgKirsten’s presentation - https://2022.lightboxexpo.com/guest/kirsten-zirngibl/Karla Ortiz - http://www.karlaortizart.com/AI Spectrum from Kirsten’s presentation - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/kz-ai-spectrum-draftsmen-s4e01.jpgDorian Iten - https://www.dorian-iten.com/Winsor McCay and African Architecture AI image - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/dorian-winsor-mccay-african-architecture-draftsmen-s4e01.jpgReferenced McCay images - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/winsor-mccay-references-draftsmen-s4e01.jpgStan’s McKean AI - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/mckean-inspired-podcast-ai-art-draftsmen-s4e01.jpgArt Parents episode - https://proko.com/330CS Lewis - The Abolition of Man (book) - https://amzn.to/3UaBqfs</p

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.Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Kirsten Zirngibl - https://kirstenzirngibl.com/Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore - https://amzn.to/3pWLtqGHow to be More Creative by David D Edwards - https://amzn.to/3pWgCuuJerry Mander - https://amzn.to/3GxG5kKErwin Di Cyan - https://amzn.to/3pMI120Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3m4SxAz&data=04%7C01%7Crobyn.couch%40studio71us.com%7C573cf4ff0c0e483c13a008d9bea11555%7C42f71e00fe2746549915ab529795f091%7C0%7C0%7C637750421335621566%7CUnknow

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.Show Links (some contain affiliate links):How to be More Creative by David D Edwards - https://amzn.to/2ZYYHdGFishing for Elephants by Larry Moore - https://amzn.to/3y4xIu2Scott Christensen - https://www.christensenstudio.com/David S Pumpkins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvIStomp - https://stomponline.com/Art and Fear - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3rHB8l9&data=04%7C01%7Crobyn.couch%40studio71us.com%7C5c6d3fa2371345ba6eff08d9b93cc601%7C42f71e00fe2746549915ab529795f091%7C0%7C0%7C6377444929

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.Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Cesar Santos - https://proko.com/251Bouguereau A Young Girl Defending Herself against Love -https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/bouguereau-draftsmen-s3e33.jpgHan Hoblein - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/holbein-draftsmen-s3e33.jpgVan Gogh’s Irises - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/van-gogh-irises-s3e33.jpgJean-François Millet’s Man with a Hoe - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/jean-francois-s3e33.jpg</a

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.Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Kristian’s Sketchy Van Podcast: https://linktr.ee/KristianNeeLost in Space - https://amzn.to/3xckcnzPeter Guber’s “Tell to Win” - https://amzn.to/3HKwYyvStorynomics by Robert McKee https://amzn.to/3HMCFfqHeavyweights movie -https://amzn.to/3nGLW0iMy Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3FBi7o8&data=04%7C01%7Crobyn.couch%40studio71us.com%7C6920491606424923c73408d9ae22612c%7C42f71e00fe2746549915ab529795f091%7C0%7C0%7C637732284955033057%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6

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 - https://adobewan.com/Check out Dan’s work:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/fragaboomTwitter - https://twitter.com/fragaboomInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/couchdoodles/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan and Marshall are here to answer some more of your pressing art-related questions from the last batch of voicemails ever. 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.Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081Pomeroy Art Academy - https://www.pomeroyartacademy.com/The Talent Code: Greatness isn’t born. It’s grown. - https://amzn.to/31CRjoNRendering in Pen and Ink - https://amzn.to/3EVfnBIDesigning Creatures for Star Wars and Disney with Terryl Whitlatch - Draftsmen S3E06 - https://proko.com/496Cutter Hays - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.proko.com%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Fstan%2Fcutter-hays-dra

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 - https://amzn.to/3CAFqgVRobert McKee - https://mckeestory.com/Michael Pollan - https://michaelpollan.com/Leo Tolstoy’s What is Art - https://amzn.to/3btAYECSeth Godin - https://www.sethgodin.com/Frank Zappa - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zappa.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Crobyn.couch%40studio71us.com%7C5b910c798ad0422db59d08d99d9b17f7%7C42f71e00fe2746549915ab529795f091%7C0%7C0%7C63771411173

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Dodgeball Clip - https://youtu.be/peUyLXrgYZ0?t=54The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin - https://amzn.to/3AUsfFUThe Psychology of Performance by Eddie O’Connor - https://amzn.to/3lPRgOePsycho-Cybernetics - https://amzn.to/3lQx6U6The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle - https://amzn.to/3vmXJmKExpressionism - Draftsmen S3E14 - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proko.com%2F553&data=04%7C01%7Crobyn.couch%40studio71us.com%7Cc312c39b2301461ac3c408d99329587d%7C

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve got more questions, and Stan and Marshall have more answers! In this episode, the two tackle questions about postgraduate training, bad advice for beginner artists, 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.SHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):Draftsmen Art School as Project - proko.com/artschoolRembrandt - Night watch - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/rembrandt-nightwatch-s3e25.jpgMC Escher - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/mc-escher-s3e25.jpgTechnical drawing - https://amzn.to/3B9RPYgMechanical drawing - https://amzn.to/3a82qauPerspective for Artists by Rex Cole - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan and Marshall took your calls live for Lightbox 2021! Here's the advice they had for listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Sunday, Stan and Marshall are taking your questions LIVE! Join us Sunday (Sept 12th) at 12 PM PDT as we take calls from the community via Discord. For details on how to participate, go to proko.com/LBXdraftsmen See you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Proko - Asking Pros Series - https://proko.com/askingprosproko challenge winner- self portrait challenge - https://www.instagram.com/thootihaxha_art/Atomic Habits James Clear (Book) - https://amzn.to/3yoioqAJeff Watts - http://jeffreyrwatts.com/Art and Fear - Draftsmen S2E24 - https://youtu.be/fb9DGoCXmOEDraftsmen - Recreating Art School Series - <a href="http

Our guest this week is animation and gaming industry veteran Flint Dille! He’s been involved in a wide range of projects from the 80s animated Transformers movie to games like Diablo III and Pokemon GO. We sit down with Flint to find out how artists can use methods valued in game design and writing to take their study routine and education to the next level. Flint shares how you can use familiar concepts familiar to gamers, like grinding for levels, 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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):The Gamesmaster (book) - https://amzn.to/3ye1L0FSagard the Barbarian - https://amzn.to/3zc0Wa7A Line in the Sand - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Line_in_the_Sand_(board_game)Strike Series - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strike_(video_game_series)The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FThe_Chronicles_of_Riddick%3A_Escape_from_Butcher_Bay&data=04%7C01%7Crobyn.couch%40studio71us.com%7C26b369dbc3de4ce687eb08d

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Marshall talks to Stan about how artists can borrow from a writer’s toolbox of exercises and thought processes and use them in their work. Using Gabriele Rico’s book “Writing the Natural Way” as a starting point, the two talk about techniques that can help boost creativity and help artists develop exciting work. Learn how to brainstorm more effectively, leverage creative tension, properly revise your work, and ultimately get more in touch with the creative process. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Dr Eddie O’Connor - https://dreddieoconnor.com/The Psychology of Performance - https://www.wondrium.com/the-psychology-of-performance-how-to-be-your-best-in-lifeDr. Eddie’s Sleep to the Top - bit.ly/sleeptothetopSuccess Stories Membership - https://dreddieoconnor.com/membership/ email [email protected] and mention DraftsmenThe Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud - <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3kUHPgp&data=04%7C01%7Crobyn.couch%40studio71us.com%7C10d07efc60804945f29308d95099f52d%7C42f71e00fe2746549915ab529795f091%7C0%7C0%7C6376294444

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reviewing some work from famous cartoon artists. You’ll also hear some of the skills an artist would need to hone in order to be a good cartoonist.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 June 30th.HOW IT WORKS: Join the Draftsmen LIVE Discord In 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special thanks to BetterHelp and Indeed for sponsoring today’s episode.Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at https://www.betterhelp.com/draftsmen Get a $75 credit by visiting our sponsor at https://www.indeed.com/draftsmenIn 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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):How to Shape Your Art Career - Draftsmen S3E01 - https://youtu.be/pibnSVOoi0MNeil Gaiman commencement speech - https://youtu.be/2OwRUyZMKwIMeyers-Briggs Test - https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-testStrengths finder 2.0 - https://amzn.to/3vKKBqkMixergy Interview - https://mixergy.com/interviews/proko-with-stan-prokopenkoLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Sign up NOW on Wondrium to get this great offer: A 14-day FREE Trial of unlimited access! Go now to Wondrium.com/DRAFTSMEN!Get 10% OFF your 1st month by going to Betterhelp.com/draftsmen!Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Show Links (some contain affiliate links):To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MINTMOBILE.com/draftsmen!Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/draftsmen!Sketches for All Artists - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/sketchbooks-draftsmen-s3e09/notesDraftsmen - Scribbling to Discover - http://proko.com/489 The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides - https://amzn.to/3ipDhxl Aaron Blaise Sketchbook Tour - http://proko.com/321 Heinrich Kley Sketch

Submit Your Questions at https://proko.com/512! Marshall and I will be going live! Drop in and ask us questions while we hang out and celebrate the launch of Proko 2.0! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/draftsmen Get started right now with a FREE $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/DRAFTSMENTo get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/DRAFTSMENGet 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code DRAFTSMEN at https://www.manscaped.com/ 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:https://patrickballesteros.com/https://www.instagram.com/patrickballesteros/ https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/instructors/101-patrick-ballesteros/ Follow Christina Cornett:https://www.artstation.com/christinacornetthttps://www.instagram.com/christina_cornett/ Follow Armand Serrano:https://www.armandserrano.com/https://www.instagram.com/armand_serrano/ Follow Kirsten Zirngibl:https://www.kirstenzirngibl.com/https://www.instagram.com/kirstenzirngibl/ Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Lesson NotesArtwork for episode here - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/concept-art-draftsmen-s3e08/notesLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

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.Special thanks to Manscaped and The Great Courses for sponsoring this episode.Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code DRAFTSMEN at https://www.manscaped.com/ Visit The Great Courses Plus to start your 14-day Free Trial and save 20% off the annual membership! - http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/draftsmen Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-945Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Aaron Westerberg color study - https://www.proko.com/course/portrait... Rockwell on Rockwell book - https://amzn.to/3v0DB90 Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis - https://amzn.to/3yhZVgu The Verdict movie - https://amzn.to/3w7JVfc Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono - https://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 - https://amzn.to/3wgUEUB The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides - https://amzn.to/3oqJ5rj Artwork and images mentioned - https://www.proko.com/500FOLLOW PROKO: Marshall's Art - http://www.marshallart.comEmail Newsletter- http://www.proko.com/subscribeInstagram - http://instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTwitter - https://twitter.com/StanProkopenkoFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/prokotvTumblr - http://stanprokopenko.tumblr.com/Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

Creature design artist Terryl Whitlatch is behind some of entertainment’s iconic characters like Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars. She joins Marshall to talk about her career path, going from amateur to professional, her artistic influences and her time working for Lucasfilm on Star Wars Episode 1.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenkoTerryl Whitlatch - https://instagram.com/terrylwhitlatch/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Special thanks to The Great Courses Plus and BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.Visit http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/draftsmen to start your 14-day Free Trial and save 20% off an annual membership!Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor BetterHelp - http://betterhelp.com/draftsmen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 StuffGurney’s Website - http://jamesgurney.com/Gurney Journey blog - http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/gurneyjourneyGumroad - https://gumroad.com/gurneyjourneyHis Books (affiliate links)Imaginative Realism by James Gurney - https://amzn.to/3tEQ5TiColor and Light by James Gurney - https://amzn.to/3egK4FODinotopia by James Gurney - https://amzn.to/2QMQYuc Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Books and Resources (some contain affiliate links):Composing Pictures by Donald W. Graham - https://amzn.to/3sH5IIiThe Artist’s Guide to Sketching by James Gurney - https://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 - https://amzn.to/3ar04E0 Drawing Made Easy by Edwin Lutz - https://amzn.to/3gtQ5BD How to Draw Animals by Jack Hamm - https://amzn.to/2QPF4Qf Cartooning the Head & Figure by Jack Hamm - https://amzn.to/3dCO5oL Norman Rockwell Illustrator by Arthur Guptill - https://amzn.to/3v1ORBM Art Alphabets, Monograms, & Lettering by J.M. Bergling - https://amzn.to/3tGgr77 Gurney Journey Dover list - http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/2012/06/survival-guide-for-art-students.htmlDrawn to Life by Walt Stanchfield - https://amzn.to/3n8bf9I Figure Drawing For All It’s Worth by Andrew Loomis - https://amzn.to/3tIltA2 Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis - https://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 - https://amzn.to/3gUjSUz The Human Figure by John Vanderpoel - https://amzn.to/32DMOreThe Practice of Oil Painting & Drawing by Solomon J. Solomon - https://amzn.to/32zIGsz The Practice & Science of Drawing by Harold Speed - https://amzn.to/3nbqFtZNegotiating a Book Contract by Mark Levine - https://amzn.to/3elrHzp Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - https://www.scbwi.org/Animal Painting & Anatomy by Frank Calderon - https://amzn.to/32E19nz <

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. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/draftsmenSign up for The Great Courses Plus TODAY to start your 14-day Free Trial! And for a limited time, listeners can Save 20% Off the annual membership!: TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/draftsmenCall and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - https://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 - https://twitter.com/thatkimparker/status/1370579822213173248The Non-Fungible Token Bible - https://opensea.io/blog/guides/non-fungible-tokens/Tim Sweeney and the Metaverse - https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/eP5M5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices