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By Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff
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The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.
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.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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Highest Grossing Animated Films - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_animated_films
James Gurney Blog Post - Why Are Art Schools Closing? - jamesgurney.substack.com/p/why-are-art-schools-closing
Radiorunner’s Curriculum - https://www.reddit.com/r/learnart/comments/dapk62/from_the_guy_who_made_the_most_comprehensive_list/
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Andrew Huberman - https://www.hubermanlab.com/
Simon Sinek - https://simonsinek.com
Simon Sinek - Coronavirus Team Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSWReBrQuk
Don 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=6OBw6M1Gb0fGvRa8
In-Depth Tour of the Greatest Art Studio in California - https://youtu.be/R4ocBGf0614?si=UOaYZn76HIVtS7Gn
SLEW doc on Zac Crawford - This Artist Makes $1,000 Per Day Drawing People in NYC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kA9Qk4HKa4
Tim Ferriss - https://tim.blog/
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Artists Mentioned:
Justin Sweet
Vance Kovacs
Vance’s Mouse Guard art - Old Greyfur Tells a Story.jpg
Artists who studied at the closed American Academy of Art College in Chicago - Thomas Blackshear, Alex Ross, Richard Schmid, Howard Terpning, Gil Elvgren, Haddon Sundblom
Remedios Varo
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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.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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23 Habits for Artists - Draftsmen S01E14 - https://youtu.be/WrKyzUMERKc?si=fYmxznu8jEGStBGP
A Game of Pool - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOorjFsGNKU
Figure Course - https://www.proko.com/figure
Anatomy Course - https://www.proko.com/anatomy
Young Frankenstein - https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/young-frankenstein/umc.cmc.qdwp732xvf641j94g9shwan7
Daniel Pink Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/rrkrvAUbU9Y?si=Q39zREtWeoP45peM
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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.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
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Marvel's The Art of Storytelling - http://proko.com/marvel
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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
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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.
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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/
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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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