Draftsmen

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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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 Animator’s Survival Kit by Richard Williams - https://amzn.to/3sF5f9C Artwork for this episode - proko.com/492Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Scribbling in your art can be an excellent starting point, or a disastrous dead end. In today’s episode, Marshall and Stan discuss how scribbling can reveal fresh ideas, how scribbling relates to categorizing thoughts, and how their training shaped the way they draw today.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Thanks to Mint Mobile and BetterHelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode!Get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE - http://mintmobile.com/draftsmenAs a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at Betterhelp.com/draftsmen!Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Bootcamps with Marshall and Vance Kovacs - https://www.marshallart.com/ Winsor McCay - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Winsor-McCay-s3e02.jpeg Kim Jung Gi - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Kim-Jung-Gi-s3e02.jpeg Jeff Watts - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Jeff-Watts-s3e02.jpeg Stan’s Quicksketch - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Stan-Quicksketch-s3e02.jpeg Edward Sorel - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Edward-Sorel-s3e02.jpeg Heinrich Kley - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Heinrich-Kley-s3e02.jpegPreston Blair - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Preston-Blair-s3e02.jpeg Elizabeth Gilbert Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/speakers/elizabeth_gilbertBack to the Future (actor swap) - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Back-To-The-Future-s3e02.jpgJeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein Masterclass - https://www.masterclass.com/classes/jeff-goodby-and-rich-silverstein-teach-advertising-and-creativityThe Natural Way to Draw by Kimon Nicolaides - https://amzn.to/3uLyNnz James Gurney - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/James-Gurney-s3e02.jpeg Barron Storey - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Barron-Storey-s3e02.jpeg Zettelkasten Method - https://zettelkasten.de/introduction/How to Take Smart Notes by Sönke Ahrens - https://amzn.to/3uEIlAFRome Research - https://roamresearch.com/Edward de Bono: Six Thinking Hats - https://amzn.to/3dWlsSr Howard Pyle Painting (Man on Horse) - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/howard-pyle-s3e02.jpeg Howard Pyle by Henry Pitz - https://amzn.to/3dZjsJm Justin Sweet - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Justin-Sweet-s3e02.jpeg Vance Kovacs - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Vance-Kovacs-King-Louie-s3e02.jpeg Honore Daumier - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Honore-Daumier-s3e02.jpeg Cliff Edwards (Scat Singing - Singing In the Rain) - https://youtu.be/dRcr_5qWa-o Frank Gehry - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Frank-Gehry-s3e02.jpg  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan and Marshall are back with a new season of the Draftsmen Podcast! This time they are looking at different career paths for artists: Employees, Freelancers, and Entrepreneurs. They discuss the pros and cons of these different career options as well as their varying levels of independence. They also discuss how to speed up the process of learning from your failures as you try and create a successful business.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Sign up for The Great Courses Plus TODAY to start your 14-day Free Trial! And for a limited time, my listeners can Save 20% Off the annual membership! Go to TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/draftsmen!Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Draftsmen Art School as Project series: http://proko.com/artschool Making Money as an Artist - https://youtu.be/TX4IdBPB_KoStan’s Music Video - https://youtu.be/XZoLqLtCCT4Neil Gaiman’s Make Good Art Speech - https://youtu.be/plWexCID-kASeth Godin's Freelancer Course - https://www.udemy.com/course/seth-godin-freelancer-course/Akimbo, Seth Godin’s Podcast - https://www.akimbo.link/Do It Wrong Quickly by Mike Moran - https://amzn.to/3sRnjOI Confirmation Bias on Veritasium - https://youtu.be/vKA4w2O61XoMarshall’s Sun Picture - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Marshall-Sun-Pic-In-Studio-s3e01.jpg Triple R Method - https://conversion-rate-experts.com/rrr/Triple 80/20 Method (from this interview with Eric Partaker) - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/ipa-best-version-yourself-productivity-staying-true-eric-partaker/Judging Success (from this interview with Ryan Holiday) - https://youtu.be/1MyNOw45qp4Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday - https://amzn.to/3cQTbNW Anatomy Course - http://proko.com/anatomyDesign Your Career with a Whiteboard - https://marshallart.com/SHOP/all-products/all-videos/how-to-design-your-career-with-a-whiteboard/The PreHistory of the Far Side by Gary Larson - https://amzn.to/3dEaocr Gahan Wilson - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/gahan-wilson-comic-s3e01.jpg Bernard Kliban - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/Bernard-Kliban-Omelet-s3e01.jpg Sergio Aragones - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/sergio-aragones-therapist-s3e01.jpg Draftsmen Social Media episode - https://youtu.be/Hgipbis1VTYThe Wrecking Crew documentary - https://amzn.to/3unNf4X  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the last episode of the season! Before Stan and Marshall go on break they share with you some of their favorite books that they recommend reading. Some of them are art related, business, marketing, fiction, and self help books. If you’re interested in picking up any of these check out the full list of books below. Answer the Survey - proko.com/season3survey.If you have trouble with the shortlink - https://forms.gle/NrGJoC1xGnrZGFGD8.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Marshall’s Books - https://www.marshallart.com/HOME/reviews/my-bookshelf/.Previous Draftsmen Episodes About Books:How to Learn Perspective – Draftsmen S1E26 - proko.com/369.How to Learn Anatomy – Draftsmen S1E10 - proko.com/339.Art and Fear – Draftsmen S2E24 - proko.com/446.The War of Art – Draftsmen S2E16 - proko.com/428.Building Art Communities, Picture Clarity, and Finding Art Mentors – Draftsmen S1E13 - proko.com/345.Art Collection books:Omphalos - Kim Jung Gi - https://www.kimjunggius.com/products/omphalos.“Art of” Books:The Tarzan Chronicles - https://amzn.to/3nlbnCd.The Art of Pixar - https://amzn.to/2K3SUM1.The Art of Up - https://amzn.to/2LxWf6l.The Mandalorian - Art & Imagery - https://amzn.to/3oSVzHi.Norman Rockwell - Behind the Camera - https://amzn.to/2LtKzBy.The Man who Inspired Disney – Heinrich Kley ORIGINAL Sketchbook Tour - proko.com/466.Adopting Art Parents to Develop Your Style – Draftsmen S1E05 - proko.com/330.Art InstructionAlla Prima II by Richard Schmid - Alla Prima II by Richard SchmidColor and Light by James Gurney - https://amzn.to/2JWnBTv.Imaginative Realism by James Gurney - https://amzn.to/2LDocd9.Drawing Manual by Glenn Vilppu - https://amzn.to/2LCEDGA.Self HelpThe Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod - https://amzn.to/387U2pI.The One Thing by Gary Keller - https://amzn.to/3qUvWrf.Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - https://amzn.to/34dlUaU.The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle - https://amzn.to/3gOjLHP.The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss - https://amzn.to/383htRl.I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi - https://amzn.to/37hB5lm.Linchpin by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/3mkG5K8.The Practice by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/3aa4LTg.Tribes by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/3milJRV.Purple Cow by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/2WifUcJ.Zero to One by Peter Thiel - https://amzn.to/3njyygh.The E Myth by Michael Gerber - https://amzn.to/2JVKeYc.Gary Vaynerchuk - https://amzn.to/3mk2jfp.FictionOff To Be The Wizard by Scott Meyer - https://amzn.to/3nxvH3v.Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - https://amzn.to/3oOv0mv.The Martian by Andy Weir - https://amzn.to/3oSXGLe.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