Draftsmen

By Stan Prokopenko and Marshall VandruffArts Visual Arts Design

Draftsmen episodes

July 30, 2019 Portfolio Advice for Artists
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/Sergei-Prokofiev-Photo-and-Artwork.jpg
UbIwerks (Disney): https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Ub-Iwerks-Cartoon.jpg
Cuphead: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Cuphead-Artwork.jpg
Fleischer brothers: video link https://youtu.be/FSm07stzHZQ
Squirrel Nut Zippers- “Ghost of Stephen Foster” music video: https://youtu.be/7sxFyu_U2go
Rick Griffin: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/rick-griffin-posters.jpg
Robert Crumb: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Robert-Crumb-Art.jpg
Freelance forever: Successful self-employment by Marietta Whittlesey: https://amzn.to/2ykjtTx
Marshall’s sleep document: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Marshall-Sleep-Doc.pdf
Learn to Draw -

www.proko.com
Marshall Vandruff -

www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko -

instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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58 min
July 23, 2019 Unsupportive Parents and Toxic Environments
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 - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
Things mentioned in this video:
Marshall’s Thaang - The West (documentary): https://amzn.to/2XZZLf4
Games People Play Book: https://amzn.to/2Y1pBj5
Lucile Ball: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Lucille-Ball-Photos.jpg
Animation Help from Aaron Blaise - Creature Art Teacher: https://youtu.be/NcFO8uRrYRQ
The Illusion of Life Book: https://amzn.to/2XYGgUd
The Animator's Survival Kit: https://amzn.to/2y2EtOH
Stephen Chiodo: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Stephen-Chiodo-Photos.jpg
Pee-wee's Big Adventure: https://youtu.be/lPMSGTfK4Aw
Richard Williams
Artists Mentioned in this video: Norman Rockwell, Drew Struzan, Modern Day James, Ralph Bakshi, Cody Shank, David Pruiksma: proko.com/335

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42 min
July 16, 2019 Pros and Cons of Studying Multiple Disciplines
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 - Psychology of Performance: http://amzn.to/2LJ4ieC
Walter Murch (film editor): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004555/
The Natural Way to Draw by Kimon Nicolaïdes: https://amzn.to/2lzmufN
Shel Silverstein: https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/shell-silverstein.jpg
Referenced Artists
William Blake, David Bowie, Norman Rockwell, Honoré Daumier, and Justin Sweet: https://proko.com/334
Learn to Draw - www.proko.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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45 min
July 09, 2019 Finding Time to Draw
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 deadlines to force us to finish things and identifying the non-negotiables in our schedules. How do we balance personal life and work? A caller asks about selling art and joining a gallery.
Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453
Michelangelo’s ManBaby: http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/man-babies.jpg
Justin Sweet: http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Justin-Sweet-Painting.jpg
Stan’s Early Commissions: http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Stans-Early-Commisions.jpg
Stan’s Award Winning Painting: http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Noble-Savage.jpg
Eddie O'Connor - Psychology of Performance: http://amzn.to/2LJ4ieC
Proko Skulls: https://proko.com/skull
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood: http://amzn.to/2XwS2Ff
Learn to Draw - www.proko.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko
This episode is brought to you by Proko.
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Marshall is teaching a seminar and bootcamp on draftsmanship in Orange County California on July 28 and Aug 3-4 at https://www.curaoc.com/events.

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56 min
July 02, 2019 Adopting Art Parents to Develop Your Style
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: http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/cooper-taco.mp4
Learn to Draw - www.proko.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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53 min
June 25, 2019 What Are The Fundamentals?
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
Marshall’s Book Reviews:
http://www.marshallart.com/reviews
Stan’s Book Recommendations:
http://proko.com/books
Courses Flowchart:
http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Courses-Flowchart.jpg
The Basic Elements:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfAZt3O0sLY
Frazetta’s Bridgman Studies:
http://proko.com/draftsmen-media/FrazettaBridgmanPagesCrop.jpg
James Gurney’s Blog:
http://gurneyjourney.blogspot.com/
James Gurney’s Youtube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/gurneyjourney
Learn to Draw - www.proko.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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38 min
June 18, 2019 Our Biggest Art Mistakes
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.proko.com
Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com
Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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41 min
June 11, 2019 Boosting Productivity and Advice for Young Artists
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 - instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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44 min
June 04, 2019 Fear of Critiques and Attempting Photorealism
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

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42 min
May 28, 2019 Draftsmen - Official Trailer
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 - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko

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2 min

About Draftsmen

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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 - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko