To avoid the snowman effect use straight, angular lines and look for asymmetries. Compare the apex of both sides to understand the curvature better. Look for gesture through the muscle groups. A wave rhythm where the curve on one side leads into the next curve on the other side.
Keep this in mind the next time you're painting 🖼 You can make something appear closer on your canvas by using thicker paint to create texture
#ArtTutorials
In my livestream today, I'll be going over how I prep for a long drawing and help guarantee a successful piece.
I do studies before sinking time in and will be covering three types. If you don't catch it live today, you can still watch the replay over on the Proko YT channel.
The art of the start... For every longer shaded effort I did like the one in my previous post, I did 10x that many 20-minute layins to practice starting a drawing right. And even more smaller 2-5 minute quick sketches. Balance out quick and long efforts. Both are useful.
I'm so grateful for the moments I had with you, the opportunities to work with you, watch you do your magic. I will never stop being inspired by you. Your legend will live on for ever.
Anatomy shortcuts allow you to
#draw
realistic & believable forms without having to spend so much time decoding what you're seeing.
Give this a try and see how it can add to your process!
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We're getting into perspective in my Drawing Basics course!
It's all about intuitive perspective so you won't need a ruler and calculator.
Exploded perspective diagrams by me, Stan Prokopenko, and Peter Han
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Some handy tips for drawing! Knowing anatomy helps us make more believable drawings, whether from reference or imagination. Stow these handy bits of information away for your next
#drawing
!
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Artists have clearly expressed they don't want their copyrighted images being used to train AI image generators
Until this ethical issue is figured out, all pages on now have the NoAI tag on by default. Proko users don't have to do anything to turn it on
Kim Jung Gi inspired millions. We're not only inspired by the way he drew like magic, but by his love & passion for drawing. He drew because he wanted to not because it was his job. Thank you master, for what you gave to the world. I regret not taking more of your workshops. RIP
Shading without a reference can seem like a BIG challenge!
But I make it easier with these simple steps
It's day 2 of
#12daysofProko
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A few minutes of warming up before drawing makes all the difference!
Whether you're laying in a drawing or working on something more technical, you don't want to be reliant on a ruler to make straighter lines. This exercise helps!
In order to effectively shade form, you first need to understand the form you’re shading. Organic forms, like humans should be constructed from simple forms to capture the character of the subject and the 3D effect.
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Drawing hair starts with form, not the strands! Try this method next time you draw hair and see how big of a difference it makes.
It's day 3 of
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Here's a line quality exercise to practice for 5-10 minutes before you start drawing.
Do it on less expensive printer paper or do it digitally. It really helps!
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Noses have so many details and planes but you can simplify the first steps by solving the perspective with a simple box!
This is from my full portrait drawing course, available on Proko.
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At the heart of drawings, paintings and even sculpture is the line! Even if your art doesn't contain lines, it's built with them.
Check out my new video about it on YouTube! ⬇️
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There are SO many pencils in sets you buy! These are my general guidelines for WHEN to use the different pencils.
Learn more in my Drawing Basics course at the link in my bio!
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#howtodraw
Every part of the body can be simplified into spheres, cubes and cylinders!
Whether drawing from reference or imagination, mannequinization helps you give your
#drawing
more life and mass
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#howtodraw
#arthack
I'll be filming Kim Jung Gi (
@KimJungGiUS
) again this year for a video on my YouTube channel! I will be attending his workshop in LA on July 13 which still has tickets available if you want to join too. He also has one in San Fransisco. Get tickets here -
New Kim Jung Gi “minidoc”! In this video I explore HOW he draws. I analyze his methods, his techniques, and his process... If you’re interested in drawing like Kim Jung Gi, this video is for you -
Art by
@KimJungGiUS
Using C, S and I curves helps you lay in a drawing quickly so you can focus on the details without worrying about your proportions.
Learn more in the latest demo in my Drawing Basics course. Link ⬇️
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#illustration
Concept artist
@arucelli
teaches you about visual storytelling through costume design. You’ll get to see her process and get tips from her on how the design elements you choose for your character influences their personality and backstory -
Kim Jung Gi takes out his latest 2 sketchbooks from his backpack to show us what he’s been working on. This video is infused with Kim’s “naughty energy” so keep that in mind if you have sensitive eyeballs. Thanks to Lazy Nezumi for sponsoring this video -
My immediate family was able to leave in the 90s, but we have relatives in danger. Feeling very vulnerable right now. Not sure what to do other than send money which might eventually get taken by Russian government. Praying for peace in Ukraine. 🇺🇦
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Train your brain to simplify! Imagine your subject sculpted with flat planes
Simplify shapes, edges & values of a pear or portrait for practice. You can get photo reference on the Proko website
You might be surprised by how good your drawing can look with so little information!
New Miss Jisu video! She shows us her sketchbook of stylized cute girl sketches, demos a two-tone color sketch and shares some techniques for using brush pens. Special thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring this video
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Drawing fast is bad?? Not necessarily. You just need to find what speed works best for YOU.
Find that happy balance of speed and precision so you can make lines with energy that end exactly where you want them to!
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#howtodraw
How to draw a figure twisting? No problem! Check out the rest of this week’s stanswers on youtube. A whole bunch of advice on
#gesture
and quicksketch. Learn how to add more dynamic shapes to your figure drawings and how to add structure without sacrificing gesture.
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Give your lines more life!
Tapered strokes are great for loose, sketchy drawings AND your final drawing.
I just released a video about it over on YouTube!
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Some sketches from my Anatomy course. There's a 20% off sale for Cyber Monday, which is the best deal you'll get this year.
This includes my other courses too, check them out at
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Why does my hand move like that in my drawing videos? I'm ghosting!
This technique helps you to draw cleaner and less wobbly lines, by practicing the motions before you make a mark.
Do you ghost your lines?
I get this comment a lot and it came up again with my students after I gave a recent assignment.
While trying to progress and get better at a skill, you're going to have to do things that aren't comfortable or easy.
I had a hard time with it too!
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One of my longer life drawing sessions. About 15 hours. Drawing with the tip of a graphite pencil takes much longer to render, but forces you to focus on the subtleties. Graphite on bristol.
Struggling with drawing dynamic figures? The secret is rhythms! In my first pass, it's most important to indicate the direction of movement.
Learn more on the full free video over on YouTube! Link in bio
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#illustration
#learntodraw
#drawinghacks
Today's the last day to submit a question for my Lightbox Expo Q&A with
@KimJungGiUS
! You can send your question in at . You can find my previous one about How He Draws at
Power up your ellipse practice! While drawing with my son, I realized that Mario mushrooms were actually a pretty great way to practice ellipses and a little more intentional than just
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a page full of random ones.
Give it a try!
You have to be bad before you get good. They say you have to get all your bad drawings out of you. Every time you do a bad drawing, that's one less that you have in you. Get them out as fast as you can! 😄
I see a lot of students using
#proko
on Instagram to post gestures and bean assignments. Don’t forget to practice mannequinization! It’s the most useful exercise when you start adding volume to your figure drawings.
If you're a premium anatomy student you need to get your butt over to ! There's a new butt muscles eBook ready for you to download. This is one of twenty two pages from the book.
My drawing basics course is on sale for Black Friday! Learn the fundamentals of drawing and save 20% using code BLACK20 at !
Code is good through November 30th!
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This shading tip might actually blow your mind... Dorian Iten is a master when it comes to shading light and form and he just created a lesson on realistic shading tricks for beginners and pros -
Art by Dorian Iten
To avoid muddy or cartoony drawings learn how to see values correctly. Make sure you separate the light family from the shadow family. Learn what other mistakes to avoid making when shading at
We’re introducing new AI tools and controls!
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🏷️Clear labeling of art that’s AI-generated
🫡A directive to opt out of AI datasets
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There's a natural rhythm to the body! Include these points of asymmetry to give your
#drawings
realism and more dynamic energy.
Learn more in my Anatomy course in my bio!
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#howtodraw
You miss 100% of the chances to draw that you don't take!
Really, though! Drawing often and not just the fun stuff grows your understanding and can make you a better artist. Go draw! Now! Draw this video!
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Some common mistakes I see artists make when drawing eyes, from my Portrait course.
Is there something that you struggle with in
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that you want me to make a video about? Let me know in the replies!
Pro concept artist Dave Greco was kind enough to give a lesson on Proko on his process going from rough idea to finished illustration. -
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Bad news guys, the lower leg muscles are more complicated than the calves… But they look cool and they send a bunch of awesome tendons that look like tree roots down into the foot. Let’s try to simplify the lower leg muscles so that you can draw them -
Decided to have fun with perspective. I want to encourage you guys to go outside and draw even if you're not drawing landscapes. Having my breakfast outside while sketching starts the day off just right!
Let’s learn the advanced stuff that really makes your drawings look good. WARNING - This is for advanced artists only. Beginners with rookie dexterity will be frustrated -
Since so many schools are closed, I'm increasing the trial period on to 30 days. Plenty of lessons to keep you occupied for the next month as you stay in. I'm also running a sale - Use Code "STAYIN" for 20% off. Hope everyone is ok
Here are 5 important tips for shading!
1. Work big to small: Prioritize clarity of primary forms.
Shading secondary forms shouldn't hurt the illusion of the primary forms. And tertiary forms shouldn't hurt the illusion of the secondary forms.
Shaky lines? Not anymore! Using "CSI" helps you draw complex shapes fast!
We've just started a CSI assignment for my
#Drawing
Basics course. I go more in depth in the premium lesson at the link in my bio
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#howtodraw
#arthack
We love stylized art but sometimes, it's used to cover up a lack of fundamentals. If you need a brush up on em, check out my basics course!
There's plenty of free lessons and the premium course is currently 20% off. Hurry though, the discount code BLACK20 stops working today!
Draw the neck with a simple form and give yourself an accurate quick start when drawing from imagination!
It's Day 5 of
#12daysofProko
! Save 15% off courses and tools on Proko with code "NAUGHTY" or "NICE" until 12/25. Link in bio!
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