Draftsmen

Proko employee and artist Kristian Nee joins the podcast this week. He talks with Marshall about his secret to making friends with influential people, how his personal connections have opened up new opportunities for him and his friends, what road tripping has taught Kristian about humanity and why he asks crazy questions. On top of all the insight there’s also a few special guests that make it into the episode as well. Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode! Save 10% on your first month with Betterhelp - https://betterhelp.com/draftsmen.Show Links (some contain affiliate links):AI (Art Institute) - https://www.artinstitutes.edu/Road Trip Photos - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/some-photos-from-kristian-travels-s2e34.jpg Erin O'Shea & Mike Sheehan & Philip Dimitriadis - Saddleback College -The Killers - https://amzn.to/3gqLnm3The Killing - https://amzn.to/33U2RlUThe Intelligent Investor - https://amzn.to/3gsMnpKKristian and Marshall Zombie Art - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/kristian-nee-and-marshall-vandruff-zombie-art-prokochallenge-s2e34.jpg Shep Gordon’s Book - https://amzn.to/33STOBTShep Gordon’s Doc - https://amzn.to/2W3TtYNErik Gist - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/erik-gist-god-of-war-artwork-s2e34.jpg Jeff Watts - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/jeff-watts-mystical-woman-holding-skull-artwork-s2e34.jpg Ben Young - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/ben-young-painting-portrait-s2e34.jpg Scott Flanders - proko.com/356Watts Bootcamp - https://www.wattsatelier.com/workshops-and-bootcamps/Troll 2 - https://amzn.to/39SxBY7April's Solomon Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AprilsolomonartLoic Maltais - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/loic-art-portraits-s2e34.jpg Lisha Maltais - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/lisha-maltais-various-artwork-s2e34.jpg Kristian’s Website - https://www.KristianNee.comLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comKristian Nee - kristiannee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Rocket Scientist to Professional Artist (ft. Jama Jurabaev)Jama Jurabaev is one of Marshall’s former students and has overcome incredible and difficult circumstances to become the pro artist that he is today. He joins the podcast to tell his full story and hopefully inspire other artists that are working hard towards a career in the industry. Jama’s design work has influenced some of the biggest movie franchises in the past decade including Star Wars and Jurassic World. You can follow Jama and keep up with his work here - https://www.instagram.com/jamajurabaev/Go to HelloFresh.com/draftsmen90 and use code draftsmen90 to get $90 off including free shipping!Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode! Save 10% on your first month with Betterhelp - https://betterhelp.com/draftsmenShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Tajikistan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TajikistanHydro Electric Example - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/hydroelectric-dam-diagram-s2e33.jpgMPC Advertising - https://www.moving-picture.com/Matte Painting - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/jama-jurabaev-matte-paintings-s2e33.jpgJama's Student Work - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/jama-jurabaev-student-work-s2e33.jpgILM - https://www.ilm.com/Jama's Freelance for Star Wars - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/jama-jurabaev-concept-art-star-wars-mandalorian-s2e33.jpgAndree Wallin - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/andree-wallin-concept-art-star-wars-s2e33.jpgBernie Wrightson - A Look Back - https://amzn.to/2Jx2pTaThe War of Art - https://amzn.to/3lpY8y4Art of Fear - https://amzn.to/3lmpOE9Jama's Concept Art - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/jama-jurabaev-concept-artwork-s2e33.jpgTerminator - https://amzn.to/3loyOIUFetchin - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/fetchin-portrait-drawing-old-man-s2e33.jpgJama's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamajurabaev/Jama’s Artstation - https://www.artstation.com/jamaJama’s Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/jamajurabaevLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comJama Jurabaev - http://jamajurabaev.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marshall sits down with professional fantasy artist April Solomon. The two discuss how April fell in love with drawing dragons and werewolves, the power of traditional art materials and the techniques she’s learned over the years, art festivals, what her art schedule looks like, and more. If you’re interested in supporting April be sure to check out her patreon - https://patreon.com/aprilsolomonartVisit thegreatcoursesplus.com/draftsmen get an entire month of unlimited access for FREE!Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):April is on patreon and instagram as Aprilsolomonart and twitter as AprildragonladyApril's Dragon Art - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/dragon-paintings-and-drawings-by-april-solomon-s2e32.jpgApril's Werewolf Art - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/werewolf-paintings-and-drawings-by-april-solomon-s2e32.jpg(for specific art talked about in podcast watch episode at proko.com/461)David Solomon - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/waterfall-artwork-by-david-solomon-s2e32.jpgPageant of the Masters - https://www.foapom.com/The Fantastic Art of Frank Frazetta (v. 1) - https://amzn.to/39aRppqJohn Singer Sargent Books - https://amzn.to/33eHj38zoo books - https://amzn.to/35ZR0EaD&D Art and Arcana - https://amzn.to/2UWCS8zAmerican Werewolf of London - https://amzn.to/3pQGtTMGraphite Negative Space Art - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/graphite-negative-space-art-technique-s2e32.jpgMyers Briggs Scale Perceivers Judge - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/myers-briggs-personality-types-chart-s2e32.jpgDrew Struzan - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/drew-struzan-famous-movie-posters-artwork-s2e32.jpgPainting Marshall bought From April - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/pink-lynx-commisoned-by-marshall-by-april-solomon-s2e32.jpgApril’s Influences (Jeff Easley, James Gurney, Donato Giancola, Daniel Dos Santos, Scott Fischer, Gregory Manchess, Rebecca Guay, Boris Vallejo, Frank Frazetta, Norman, Rockwell, Howard Pyle, John Singer Sargent, James Jean, Terryl Whitlatch, Joe Weatherly, Drew Struzan, J.A.W. Cooper, Paul Bonner, John Howe, Sulamith Wülfing, Julie Bell) - https://youtu.be/G4rly3_86vM?t=2387CTN Convention - https://ctn-live.com/Designer Con - http://www.designercon.com/Dragon April sold to Drew & Dylan Struzen - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/red-dragon-art-commisoned-by-drew-struzan-by-april-solomon-s2e32.jpgDonato Giancola - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/donato-giancola-throne-of-eldraine-kiss-art-s2e32.jpgAprils patreon page - https://patreon.com/aprilsolomonartLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comApril Solomon - www.aprilsolomonart.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Stan is out on paternity leave, Marshall invites fine artist Joseph Todorovitch on the show. Joseph talks about what it’s like being a parent and a working artist during a lockdown, his portrait painting methods, and making the switch from animation to fine art in the early 90’s. Make sure to stay subscribed to get notifications about other guests joining the podcast and also follow Joseph on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/todorovitch/Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode! Save 10% on your first month with Betterhelp - https://betterhelp.com/draftsmenShow Links (some contain affiliate links):Joseph Todorovitch - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/joseph-todorovitch-art-s2e31.jpgRembrandt https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/rembrandt-various-paintings-s2e31.jpgAlla Prima by Richard Schmidt - https://amzn.to/36zDQNsJoseph's painting with niece - [what’s the file name?] Can you link to it on instagram?Glenn Vilppu - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/glenn-vilppu-female-figure-drawing-s2e31.jpgKarl Gnass - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/karl-gnass-anatomy-drawings-s2e31.jpgFred Fixler - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/fred-fixler-portrait-drawings-s2e31.jpgGeorge Bridgman - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/bridgman-anatomy-figure-sketches-s2e31.jpgJean-Léon Gérôme - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/jean-léon-gérôme-painting-s2e31.jpgGlen Orbik - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/glen-orbik-spider-man-s2e31.jpgRyan Wurmser - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/ryan-wurmser-portrait-paintings-s2e31.jpgJeremy Lipking - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/jeremy-lipking-painting-s2e31.jpgN. C. Wyeth - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/n-c-wyeth-various-paintings-s2e31.jpgHoward Pyle - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/howard-pyle-colonial-paintings-s2e31.jpgGlen Keane: Little Mermaid, Tarzan, Beauty & the Beast - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/glen-keane-disney-character-sketches-s2e31.jpgJoseph's Website Link - https://www.todorovitch.com/Learn to Draw - www.proko.comJoseph Todorovitch - todorovitch.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Lightbox 2020 this year Stan and Marshall streamed their first live Q&A episode! Rather than release the full version that had awkward pauses and tech issues it’s been edited down and remastered. Now you’ll get a clean experience as they answer a variety of personal and art related questions. Some of what you’ll hear are answers to how the podcast got started, brainstorming techniques for artists, perspective vs form, bad habits for digital drawing, and the story behind our thumbnails.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Robert Hale - Drawing Lessons - https://amzn.to/38hVFmHWilliam Stout - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/william-stout-dinosaur-illustration-s2e30.jpgMarshall’s old student Cory Trego-Erdner - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/cory-trego-erdner-artwork-s2e30.jpgJames Gurney - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/james-gurney-dinosaur-city-illustration-s2e30.jpgTerryl Whitlatch - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/terryl-whitlatch-star-wars-artwork-s2e30.jpgNC Wyeth - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/N-C-Wyeth-pond-painting-s2e30.jpgHoward Pyle - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/howard-pyle-painting-s2e30.jpgNathan Fowkes - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/nathan-fowkes-blue-bird-illustration-s2e30.jpgWish Dragon - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/wish-dragon-artwork-s2e30.jpgChris Appelhans - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/chris-appelhans-artwork-s2e30.jpgLighting Guide chart from digitalcameraworld.com - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/lighting-guide-s2e30.jpgDorian Iten - Light on Form - https://youtu.be/6vapw6n6FyUStudio 71 -https://www.studio71.com/us/Scott Robinson How to Draw/How to Render - https://amzn.to/2GBxtQP and https://amzn.to/32kYgZoMarshalls Bridgman Boot Camp - https://marshallart.com/SHOP/all-products/seminars-webinars/all-webinars/bridgman/november-feedback-with-new-eavesdropper-tier/Bobby Chiu - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/bobby-chiu-tiger.jpgGeorge Pratt - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/pratt-george-artwork-s2e30.jpgFishing For Elephants - https://amzn.to/355px3JVance Kovacs - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/vance-kovacs-batman-vs-superman-illustration-s2e30.jpgSkelly pick-up lines - proko.com/85Skelly drinking - proko.com/109Marshall’s water colors - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/marshall-water-color-comps-s2e30.jpgRoam - https://roamresearch.com/Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2nd part of Marshall and Stan’s critique discussion, the two talk about getting useful feedback, the importance of being specific with your critique requests and the concept of the 6 thinking hats and how you can use them for self critique. If you missed the first part on how to give critiques, go check out the previous episode.  Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode! Save 10% on your first month with Betterhelp - https://betterhelp.com/draftsmenSign up to The Great Courses at thegreatcoursesplus.com/draftsmen to get an entire month of unlimited access- for FREE! Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Vance Kovacs - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/vance-kovacs-various-artwork-s2e29.jpgLateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step by Edward de Bono - https://amzn.to/3mNO1obSix Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono - https://amzn.to/3mLz31WHow to Learn Composition - Draftsmen S2E15: proko.com/426Little Fugitive - https://amzn.to/389yjzHLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan and Marshall return to the topic of art criticism to impart the secrets of giving and receiving the best critiques possible. They summarize why it’s good to critique people, what goals you should have when critiquing someone’s art, how to frame things positively for the person receiving the critique and more. This is only part 1 of the discussion. In part 2 they’ll change topics and focus on how to seek out good critiques and what makes someone “critiqueable”. Build confidence within your team and reach every goal with ease- visit monday.com to start your free two-week trial.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Fear of Critiques and Attempting Photorealism - Draftsmen S1E01: https://proko.com/323How to Draw Gesture: https://proko.com/30Successful Colour Mixing DVD by Michael Wilcox: https://michaelwilcoxschoolofcolour.com/product/successful-colour-mixing-dvd/Liandro Roger - https://liandro.art/The Art of Conflict Management (Great Courses) by Michael Dues - https://amzn.to/2HsWYE3Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marshall talks to Stan about the different “corrupting” influences which can affect the purity of an art piece. Some problems affect the craft of your art, but others affect the spirit, undermining the meaning you are trying to convey in your work. These pitfalls, while hard to avoid, are something Marshall believes artists should be aware of as they pursue their careers. Learn how pandering, sentimentality, mannerism, frigidity, and didacticism can violate the spirit of art and how an artist battles between being commercially attractive to clients versus being considered a sellout and a hack.Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode! Save 10% on your first month with Betterhelp - https://betterhelp.com/draftsmenBuild confidence within your team and reach every goal with ease- visit monday.com to start your free two-week trial.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):The Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers by John Gardner - https://amzn.to/31m8ibSLeo Tolstoy - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/leo-tolstoy-painting-s2e27.jpgThomas Kinkade - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/thomas-kinkade-wallpaper-art-s2e27.jpgNorman Rockwell - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/norman-rockwell-paintings-s2e27.jpgRalph Bakshi - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/ralph-bakshi-fritz-the-cat-s2e27.jpgJames Gurney - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/james-gurney-painting-s2e27.jpgJust Break the News to Mother - Carson Robison Trio (1930): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEh0LO6CubsThe Color Purple - https://amzn.to/2FMGmXkJohn Cleese on Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDK68E-8BkwKarl Kopinski Interview: https://www.proko.com/how-to-be-popular-karl-kopinski-interview/Rembrandt - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/rembrandts-mother-painting-s2e27.jpgVincent van Gogh - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/van-gogh-art-s2e27.jpgPaper Moon - https://amzn.to/3o5S6WbJohn Singer Sargent - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/john-singer-sargent-watercolors-s2e27.jpgDouble Indemnity - https://amzn.to/3m3i36VFresh (1994) - https://amzn.to/3m00swAThe Death of Stalin (2018) - https://amzn.to/3kff7DMThe Last Laugh documentary (2016) - https://amzn.to/3m0P5oaTake My Course, Please! the Philosophy of Humor - Steven Gimbel - https://amzn.to/31jMGgoSchitt’s Creek - https://amzn.to/31lnd68Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special - https://amzn.to/3m469trStory by Robert McKee - https://amzn.to/3o8Slj1The Public Enemy - https://amzn.to/35dgw7ALearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we’re stuck with bad teachers and when that happens, what do you do? Marshall and Stan address the frustration of one highschool art student that’s facing this problem by trying to provide them with workable solutions. They also answer a few additional voicemail questions on learning how to teach art, how to increase output for commissions and more.Go to HelloFresh.com/draftsmen80 and use code draftsmen80 to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box!Go to thegreatcoursesplus.com/draftsmen to get a FREE MONTH of unlimited access to the entire Great Courses library!Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Draftsmen Playlist - Recreating Art School: proko.com/artschoolWhy Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - https://amzn.to/34JtIAzStress and Coping: What Baboons Can Teach Us by Robert SapolskyWilliam Stout - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/william-stout-dinosaur-artwork-s2e26.jpgJames Gurney - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/james-gurney-dinosaur-artwork-s2e26.jpgCaller Robert Jack’s website: apt22art.comN.C. Wyeth - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/n-c-wyeth-paintings-s2e26.jpgAuguste Rodin - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/auguste-rodin-various-artwork-s2e26.jpgHonoré Daumier - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/honore-daumier-various-artwork-s2e26.jpgGeorge Bridgman - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/george-bridgman-artwork-s2e26.jpgArt and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland - https://amzn.to/36TfsYPStephen Bauman - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/stephen-bauman-pencil-portrait-artwork-s2e26.jpgMastery by Robert Greene - https://amzn.to/2FgYSqzLearn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan talks with Marshall about social media and how to be successful with it. Publishing quality content is key, but that’s only one of many areas that an artist needs to focus on now if they want to be noticed on a platform. Learn how to build an audience, avoid getting dinged by social media algorithms, and why it’s important not to stress about analytics and nasty comments. Thanks to Betterhelp for sponsoring today’s Draftsmen episode! Save 10% on your first month with Betterhelp - https://betterhelp.com/draftsmenBuild confidence within your team and reach every goal with ease- visit monday.com to start your free two-week trial.Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453Show Links (some contain affiliate links):Art & Fear by David Bayles & Ted Orland - https://amzn.to/3kYO6ECPlatform by Michael Hyatt - https://amzn.to/2Sd85mBJab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk - https://amzn.to/2GiasSvProkoTV Instagram: https://instagram.com/prokotvLoish: https://instragram.com/loisvbKnight Zhang: https://instagram.com/arucelliCooper 3D scan and print - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/cooper-photoshoot-and-3d-print-s2e25.jpgKarl Kopinski: https://instagram.com/karlkopinskiSeth Godin - https://www.sethgodin.com/Learn to Draw - www.proko.comMarshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.comStan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices