Draftsmen

We respond to a listener’s email about what to think about while drawing. Marshall explains his criticisms about the book “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. I also answer a caller’s question about the value of learning to critique. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Mastery by Robert Greene - https://amzn.t...

A listener comments about his frustration with Stan’s opinions about art history. It prompts a longer discussion about the benefits of studying history. Jazza didn’t sponsor this episode, but we unbox his Jazzy Art Box. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some showlinks contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Mixergy - https://mixergy.com/ Ken Burns (The Civil War, The West, Empire of t...

This is a good one... We go through and discuss a list of 23 important art habits that every artist should consider. A tattoo artist gets advice about composition and Marshall finally roasts me. Woo! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some showlinks contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Currier & Ives Prints - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Currier-and-ives-print.jpg K. Anders Eri...

For the first time, we dedicate the entire episode to voicemail questions. We discuss building healthy art communities, how to have clarity in your illustrations, and how to find art mentors. Stan does a book review on The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin, listing some of the golden nuggets he learned from the book about reaching mastery. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Some showli...

Technology and art collide as Stan talks about the exciting new AI tools he’s developing for students. Why should we have AI art teachers? Stan explains the strengths of human teachers and AI teachers. Marshall expresses concerns about the Terminator killing us all! Some show links contain affiliate links to amazon.com: Box Perspective App Example Results - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/boxes-...

Stan gets an email from a frustrated student and forwards it to Marshall. Marshall gets obsessed with it spending days and days pondering the issue! This leads to discussions on mastery, overcoming frustration, and how having a negative attitude hurts your progression. A listener makes the draftsmen choose between technical prowess or art that evokes emotion. Blackwing pencils definitely does not...

The most common mistakes students make when studying anatomy and practical advice on how to study it correctly. An in-depth discussion on our favorite anatomy books for artists. Stories about surreal experiences visiting the Body Worlds exhibit. And the premiere of Marshall’s highly requested hit single, Anatomical Skull song! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Robert Beverly Hale - D...

Advice on how you can put together your portfolio to increase your chances of being hired. How networking, personal behavior, and social media habits impact your career. A caller from India wants to know our dieting habits which leads to conversations about intermittent fasting and caffeine addiction… yay! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Prokofiev: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media...

Stan and Marshall talk about toxic environments, how an artist’s family and/or school can create situations that hold them back and how to overcome them. A caller asks about creating an attractive portfolio for Disney and Stan talks about his dream studio. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagr...

Marshall and Stan discuss the pros and cons of studying multiple disciplines and their effect on learning art. A caller wants to know if the overhand grip can be applied to drawing with a digital stylus. Both Draftsmen have “thangs” that help them stay physically fit and active. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 How to Hold a Pencil: https://youtu.be/pMC0Cx3Uk84 Eddie O'Connor - Psyc...

This episode starts with a bang! Marshall adds onto last week’s episode about choosing *older* art parents. Stan talks about hyper-analyzing our schedule to identify blocks of time that we want to use differently. It’s amazing how much time can be created by using our time more efficiently. We can draw more every day if we know how to make time for it. Marshall discusses external structures and de...

Stan and Marshall talk about adopting good “art parents” - the artists that inspire you and who will influence your style and technique. A caller asks how to establish a daily drawing routine that he can stick with. Marshall likes to Netflix and Chill with a good Coen Brothers film.   Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Artists mentioned in this video: http://proko.com/330 Cooper Taco:...

Stan and Marshall talk about the fundamentals all artists need to learn to become talented draftsmen. The basic elements of picture making. Stan and Marshall show off their favorite art books. A caller wants to know how he can improve drawing from imagination and Stan’s “thang” is finally something that isn’t from his Amazon Wishlist! Huzzah!!! Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Marsh...

In this episode, Marshall and Stan talk about the biggest art and career mistakes they’ve made. Stan accidentally draws a fetus. Marshall attempts to insult Stan. The caller of the week asks about the best drawing and painting apps for iPad. Kangaroo Memes - https://boards.fireden.net/ic/thread/2870283/  Drawing From Imagination Livestream - https://youtu.be/GOuIgevbHs8?t=2333  Learn to Draw - www...

Stan gets a message on Instagram from a lazy artist. Stan and Marshall talk about the importance of focus, discipline, productivity, pushing past distractions, importance of environment, and mindful eating. Should you listen to music while you work? A young caller wants to know how to get noticed as an artist. Learn to Draw - www.proko.com  Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com  Stan Prokopenko...

Stan and Marshall discuss fearing critique but growing from it, finding a good balance with feedback, and what they think about photorealism. Marshall is teaching a workshop and Stan loves his shoes. Learn to Draw - www.proko.com  Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com  Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.c...