Podcast appearances and mentions of stan prokopenko

Check out the full video version! https://www.tisch.academy/ In this episode of The Creative Endeavor, Andrew sits down with Jeff Watts, a legendary artist and founder of Watts Atelier, to discuss his remarkable journey in art education and the sacrifices that come with mastery. Known for training some of the most influential artists, including Pavel Sokov and Stan Prokopenko, Jeff opens up about his philosophy of teaching, the challenges of running an atelier in the pre-internet era, and the evolving role of traditional methods in the modern art world. With insights into the discipline required to achieve mastery, Jeff reflects on his personal sacrifices, the fleeting nature of mastery, and how his school fosters not only artistic talent but also character and resilience. This candid conversation is a treasure trove for aspiring and professional artists alike, diving deep into the intersection of creativity, intuition, and hard work. From stories of meeting legendary figures like Frank Frazetta to his thoughts on balancing intuition and intellect in artistic expression, Jeff shares wisdom earned through decades of dedication. Tune in to gain inspiration and practical advice for navigating the artistic path while striving for balance and growth. Jeff Watt's social media: @jeffreywattsart @wattsatelier www.wattsatelier.com https://www.youtube.com/@wattsatelier

Joining me is a Mixergy fan who started teaching on YouTube back in 2012. Since then he has grown his audience to over 2 million followers and a $1.8 million dollar business. Stan Prokopenko is the founder of Proko.com which teaches artists how to draw and paint. In this interview I want to find out how he improved from his first video which was so bad he didn’t even publish it to now having a team of 11 full-time employees. Stan Prokopenko is the founder of Proko.com which teaches artists how to draw and paint. Sponsored byHostGator – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website. Unbounce – Unbounce is software that’s designed to create landing pages that convert. They’ve just released a brand new report that will help you improve your conversion rates on your landing page based on what’s working for others. It’s a great place to get ideas on how to improve. I want you to check it out for free at Unbounce.com/cbr. More interviews -> https://mixergy.com/moreint Rate this interview -> https://mixergy.com/rateint

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: 1-858-609-9453 Show 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 Instruction Alla Prima II by Richard Schmid - Alla Prima II by Richard Schmid Color 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 Help The 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. Fiction Off 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

Scott Flanders (aka Shapecarver) joins us as the first guest of the Draftsmen Podcast! He shares his good and bad experiences working in the gaming art industry, the dark side of working in a corporate environment, the challenges he’s faced to make it as an artist and family man, and how he’s been able to become an independent artist and entrepreneur doing what he truly loves. Scott’s Website - https://www.tarpitstudios.com/ Call and Ask Your Art Questions: 1-858-609-9453 Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Digital Shape Carving with Scott Flanders - https://youtu.be/-i-EgBilwks Actually Carving Shapes with Scott Flanders - https://youtu.be/asZTfoVAc-Q Rag Painting with Scott Flanders - https://youtu.be/5gVj3h_9yZc Reacting to YOUR Monster Art on Instagram (Prokochallenge) - https://youtu.be/_jzcagO02aA Character Design Workflow - Concepting for 3D Games and Movies - https://youtu.be/J8g3JKobvnk Evolve - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/evolve-digital-art-and-sculpture-concepts-s2e13.jpg Legends of Runeterra - https://playruneterra.com/en-us/ Tar Pit Studios - https://www.tarpitstudios.com/ Scott’s Patreon - https://patreon.com/shapecarver Tar Pit Wars kitbashing - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/tar-pit-wars-kitbashing-team-s2e13.jpg Guy Davis and The Marquis: Inferno - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/guy-davis-artwork-and-comic-s2e13.jpg Peter Koenig - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/peter-koenig-movie-sculptures-s2e13.jpg Stephen Oakley - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/stephen-oakley-artwork-s2e13.jpg Kurt Papstein - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/kurt-papstein-artwork-s2e13.jpg Majid Smiley - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/majid-smiley-esmaeili-wolverine-s2e13.jpg Simon Lee - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/simon-lee-spiderzero-s2e13.jpg Knight Zhang - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/knight-zhang-digital-art-S2e13.jpg Joe Rogan, Brendan Schaub - https://youtu.be/01Uj1eNnZ8o King’s Beach - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/kings-beach-art-promo-s2e13.jpg La Brea Tar Pits - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/la-brea-tar-pits-s2e13.jpg Pixologic 3D print - https://proko.com/draftsmen-media/pixologic-3d-printed-sculpture-s2e13.jpg 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

ZOE DUFOUR ZOE’S WEBSITE ZOE ON INSTAGRAM PROKO STUFF A TOUR OF GRAND CENTRAL ATELIER ZOE SCULPTING DEMO FULL SCULPTING VIDEO SCHOOLS MENTIONED GRAND CENTRAL ATELIER THE ASHLAND ACADEMY OF ART (WHICH IS NOW IMPROBABLY LOCATED IN MAUI UNDER A NEW, MORE APPROPRIATE NAME) AAU (THE ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY) ARC (THE ART RENEWAL CENTER, WHICH ISN'T REALLY A SCHOOL BUT YOU GET THE POINT) TEACHERS JACOB COLLINS (FOUNDER OF GRAND CENTRAL ATELIER) THE TEACHER WHO TALKED ABOUT WOODSHOP IS NONE OTHER THAN NEIL CALLANDER

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can distractions help you become a more focused artist? Why does speed seem like such a waste of time? Do you draw in “The Beginner Style?” …and how can you avoid the most common drawing mistakes? Life Drawing Expert Stan Prokopenko joins me today on The Oatley Academy ArtCast… Listen To The Episode: [ download […] The post How Distractions Help You Become A More Focused Artist (With Life Drawing Expert Stan Prokopenko) :: ArtCast #107 appeared first on ChrisOatley.com.

Hey, guys, in this episode, I am chatting with Stan Prokopenko, a painter, teacher, animator, and graphic designer from California. He taught at Watts Atelier of the Arts and founded Proko.com, an online platform featuring courses about e.g. anatomy and portraits. Full Interview notes, key takeaways, and resources: https://artsideoflife.com/proko-stan-prokopenko/  Special offer for Art Side of Life listeners

Shownotes at https://www.pencilkings.com/podcast/ To many aspiring artists, Stan Prokopenko, aka Proko, needs no introduction. Already an established artist inn his own right, Proko has built up a huge following on YouTube for his fun and incredibly useful tutorial videos which show people how to draw figures and anatomy. In this inspiring interview, we discuss the reasons WHY you make art and do our best to tackle any hurdles that might be holding you back. You'll hear about Proko's background as an artist and teacher, and why even an experienced artist like him never ever stops learning. You'll also hear his thoughts on the future of online education, and how technology could present all kinds of exciting opportunities for artists in the very near future. And, as if that wasn't enough, there's a coupon code at the end of this podcast that gets you 20% off everything on Proko's site! Interview Chapters: Introduction (00:00-02:27) Mitch introduces today's guest, Stan Prokopenko, who gives a quick overview of his art career and what inspires him. How Does Proko Help Artists Who Get Stuck? (02:27-08:41) Proko has attracted a huge following on YouTube thanks to his fun yet detailed art tutorials which help people learn the skills necessary to progress as an artist. But what are the main sticking points he comes across time and time again? And how can aspiring artists get past these and start getting the results they're really looking for? In this chapter, Proko reveals why cross-training is the key to developing your creative skills...and why even he finds himself struggling with what direction to take his art in next. What is Proko's Reason Why? (10:24-12:22) It's always fascinating to hear an established artist talk about their own creativity. And, in this chapter, Proko reveals the soul-searching he's had to do as a creative to get the best results from his own art. What Would Proko's Advice to his Younger Self be? (16:05-18:20) Proko has been making and studying art since he was a kid, but what would he do differently if he could go back in time? In this chapter, he looks at his own art journey and reveals some fascinating insights into the areas of art he wishes he'd devoted more time to. What was Proko's own art Education like? (18:33-19:47) These days, Proko is a highly respected art teacher and educator, but what was his own experience of art school like? In this chapter, Proko looks back on his school days and reveals how his interest in several different areas helped him develop his own unique style as an artist and inform his teaching methods. Did Proko Learn Art Purely by Observation? (20:39-25:08) Some artists learn by drawing from observation, while other draw from their imagination. So how did Proko learn his art skills? And what advice does he have for people just starting out as artists? What Can People Learn on Proko's New Caricature Drawing Course? (27:51-37:29) Proko's latest course, a collaboration with artist Court Jones, aims to help aspiring caricature artists achieve a true likeness of their subjects while exaggerating their features as much as possible. Find out more about the exciting teaching methods used in this course in this chapter. What Will Art Education Look Like in 5 Years' Time? (38:36-44:25) What does the future look like for online art education? In this chapter, Proko talks about recent developments in technology and how innovations such as virtual reality could transform the way we learn art and other subjects. Conclusion (45:18-46:48) Where can you find Proko online and take advantage of his special Pencil Kings promo code to get 20% off all his products? You'll find out in this final chapter.....

DTD Podcast 12 - Youtube Artist: Interview with Stan Prokopenko - From Artist to Successful Entrepreneur Often times when I see people on Youtube that I find interesting and a high degree of talent, I make a judgement what I "think" they are like in real life.  Stan Prokopenko, an artist and entrepreneur, is one of those special guests, that has completely exceeded my expectations on all fronts!  He epitomizes what most of us would consider being a "success." Which is enjoying and loving what you do and bringing an impactful change to peoples lives in the form of art education. This is an interview that will not only focus on Stan's journey to become a Master in the Art of Drawing/Painting but also his quest to provide people with top notch education in the visual arts.  It's a fascinating journey where he discusses all his successes, failures, influences, and other talents he has been able to leverage, to create a successful business in Art Education.

Discussion with the legendary painter and sketch artist Stan Prokopenko - creator of Proko.com In this podcast you'll discover: -Why drawing is so important for 3D artists -How to get started drawing -What beginners who are struggling to stay motivated should do -The importance of a mentor -The difference between learning online and in person -Why people study art and how to earn a living with it -How to filter criticism -Why learning other styles and mediums is good for you -The best time of day to be creative And at the end I'll be doing the usual Q&A from Twitter. Use #bgpod on twitter to ask me questions for next podcast!