with Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff
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
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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.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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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.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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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.com
Learn to Draw - www.proko.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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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.com
Learn to Draw - www.proko.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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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.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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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/W1Tq
Jeff Watts - www.wattsatelier.com
Learn to Draw - www.proko.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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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/notes
Kim Jung Gi memorial sketchbook samples - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/s4e2/notes
MC Escher - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-mc-escher-hand-ball.jpg
Heinrich Kley - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-heinrich-kley-all-nine-pins-are-down.jpg
Proko lanyard - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-proko-lanyard.jpg
Art 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-problems
Papa Swolio - https://www.tiktok.com/@papaswolio
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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/tjSxFAGP9Ss
Stan's Drawing Basics Course:
https://proko.com/drawing
SHOW LINKS (some contain affiliate links):
Disco Diffusion - http://discodiffusion.com/
Stable Diffusion - https://stability.ai/blog/stable-diffusion-public-release
Midjourney - https://www.midjourney.com/home/
Dave McKean - https://www.davemckean.com/
Interview - https://youtu.be/I-PaCc96oQM
Kirsten Zirngibl - https://www.kirstenzirngibl.com/
Kirsten Zirngibl Art - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/kz-art-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
Kirsten’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.jpg
Dorian 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.jpg
Referenced McCay images - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/winsor-mccay-references-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
Stan’s McKean AI - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/mckean-inspired-podcast-ai-art-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
Art Parents episode - https://proko.com/330
CS Lewis - The Abolition of Man (book) - https://amzn.to/3UaBqfs
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein - https://amzn.to/3zukecE
Perspective Box episode - https://proko.com/369
AI Marshall Young (not done yet)
AI Kristian pimples - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/kristian-pimples-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
Proko logo generation - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/proko-logo-koi-pond-ai-draftsmen-s4e01-4.jpg
AI stuff sent to Marshall - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/ai-art-sent-to-marshall-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
Skull paintover series - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/skullz-paintover-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
Sandman Netflix poster - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/sandman-poster-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
AI Kim Jung Gi - https://restofworld.org/2022/ai-backlash-anime-artists/
Album covers - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/referenced-album-covers-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
Aaron Blaise art in studio - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/aaron-blaise-draftsmen-s4e01.jpg
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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/3pWLtqG
How to be More Creative by David D Edwards - https://amzn.to/3pWgCuu
Jerry Mander - https://amzn.to/3GxG5kK
Erwin Di Cyan - https://amzn.to/3pMI120
Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman - https://amzn.to/3m4SxAz
Sandman - https://amzn.to/3pWNxyW
The Suicide Squad - https://amzn.to/3dQ8fuM
Guardians of the Galaxy - https://amzn.to/3ESBCZj
Start with Why by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/3DRHO2s
Ira Glass - https://youtu.be/GHrmKL2XKcE
Glenn Vilppu - https://amzn.to/3IP7OiT
Stephen King - https://amzn.to/3yp1cml
Bob Duncan - https://www.oklahoman.com/article/2109874/husband-wife-writers-team-up-for-success
Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono - https://amzn.to/3rZFggw
Fast Cheap and Out of Control - https://amzn.to/3oR9Xm9
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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/2ZYYHdG
Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore - https://amzn.to/3y4xIu2
Scott Christensen - https://www.christensenstudio.com/
David S Pumpkins - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvI
Stomp - https://stomponline.com/
Art and Fear - https://amzn.to/3rHB8l9
Yes Theory Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/YesTheory
Don Richardson - https://amzn.to/3lC8f60
Robert Sapolsky - https://amzn.to/3GlgRG5
Draftsmen Epiphanies Episode - https://proko.com/589
Kristian’s Sketchy Van Podcast - https://Linktr.ee/KristianNee
William Saroyan - http://williamsaroyanfoundation.org/biography
Stanley Kubrick’s The Killing - https://amzn.to/3y7EEGD
Harry Partch - https://www.harrypartch.com/
Frank Zappa - https://www.zappa.com/
David Viscott - https://amzn.to/3iLdSwu
Eddie O’Connor - https://amzn.to/3DuoWqi
The Lady Vanishes - Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell - https://youtu.be/15tHRcHAls0
The Draftsmen Wall Museum - https://proko.com/601
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