Proko

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Hey there! My name is Stan Prokopenko, I’m an artist and teacher. Proko is a resource for artists to get good art instruction videos. When you watch Proko tutorials you’ll notice that I try to make them entertaining while keeping them educational. I feel that if you’re having fun and enjoying the learning process, you learn better. You retain more information, you pay more attention, you’re much more likely to continue learning and more likely to go back and re-watch tutorials. And it will leav

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Beyond the Brushstroke: How to Handle Art Critique and Master Your Craft

Feeling the fear of showing your sketchbook? We dive into the difficult, necessary conversation about critique, finding confidence, and moving past the paralysis of perfectionism.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 4 hours ago

Techniques

Mastering the Value Scale: How to Give Your Composition Depth and Drama

Understanding value—the lightness and darkness of your marks—is the secret weapon that elevates a simple sketch into a dramatic piece of art.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 4 hours ago

Techniques

Injecting Life Into the Line: Making Static Poses Dynamic

Does your figure drawing feel flat? Learn how subtle shifts in anatomy and posture can inject palpable energy and movement into even the most straightforward pose.

Proko

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 0about 4 hours ago

Techniques

The Perfect Pace: Finding Your Optimal Drawing Speed

Are you struggling with shaky lines or aimless scribbling? We break down how to find the natural balance between energy and control in your sketching.

Proko

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 0about 4 hours ago

Techniques

Drawing the Underside: Mastering the Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint

The shoulder joint is complex, but understanding the structure beneath the skin is the key to drawing it with life and believable form.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 0about 4 hours ago

Techniques

From Scribble to Story: Mastering the Fundamentals of Penciling and Primitives

Whether you're tackling a portrait or a full-page narrative, mastering the basics of pencil work and understanding primitives is the foundational step to elevating your drawing skills.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 01 day ago

Techniques

From Comic Coloring to Containerization: Workflow Principles of the Digital Stripling

Whether you're rendering a comic page or deploying a microservice, mastery comes down to workflow: modularity, separation of concerns, and optimizing the stack.

Proko

Rogue Geeks

4 min

0 0 01 day ago

Techniques

Making the Illusion: Mastering Depth and Perspective in Your Sketchbook

Want your drawings to jump off the page? We're diving into the foundational concepts of perspective, foreshortening, and scale to give your compositions real depth.

Proko

Rogue Artists

5 min

0 0 01 day ago

Techniques

The Power of the Pause: Finding Drama in Subtle Sketching

You don't always need a grand action pose to create compelling character work. Learn how to imbue your drawings with believable weight and subtle naturalism.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 01 day ago

Techniques

Building Confidence, One Tapered Stroke at a Time

Unlock the secret to solid contours and vibrant energy in your drawings by mastering the fundamental tapered stroke.

Proko

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Beyond Likeness: Mastering Design in Your Sketchbook

Making a sketch look professional isn't just about anatomy; it's about applying strong design principles to shape, value, and composition.

Proko

Rogue Artists

3 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Breaking Out of Tunnel Vision: How to See Your Art Holistically

Feeling frustrated by a patchy drawing? Learn simple perspective shifts to help you see composition and value accurately, no matter what medium you're using.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Mastering the Light: Understanding Cast and Body Shadows in Your Sketchbook

Light is the language of form. Learn how to distinguish between cast shadows and body shadows to give your drawings and paintings depth and dimension.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Mastering the Curve: How to Draw the Human Form in Motion

Movement is the hardest thing to draw. We dive into the foundational techniques of figure drawing, learning to simplify the complex human body into foundational volumes.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Beyond the Sketchbook: What Pros Say About Learning the Fundamentals of the Craft

If you're feeling stuck in your drawing routine, these seasoned artists offer wisdom on the best resources—from classic anatomy texts to the power of observation.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Finding Harmony: Using Proportions to Elevate Your Figure Drawing

Even when drawing from imagination, understanding foundational human proportions can give your figure drawing the structure and grace it needs.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

Science

Beyond the Box: Mastering the Anatomy of the Pectoralis Major in Figure Drawing

Drawing the chest is often challenging, but understanding the Pectoralis Major's complex, folding fan structure is key to giving your figure life and believable dimension.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Beyond the Flat Sketch: Making Your Drawings Sing with Perspective

Ready to lift your sketches off the page? We dive into the fundamentals of perspective, learning how to trick the eye into seeing true depth, whether you're drawing a city or a still life.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 02 days ago

Techniques

Beyond the Bones: Mastering the Surface Details of the Hand

Hands are notoriously difficult to draw, but by focusing on the subtle details—like fat pads and skin creases—you can bring astonishing realism and life to your figure drawing.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 03 days ago

Techniques

Beyond the Line: How to Study Bridgman and See Form in Your Sketchbook

Bridgman's work is a masterclass in anatomical structure. Learn how to move past simply copying lines and start seeing the underlying 3D planes and forms in your own figure drawing.

Proko

Rogue Artists

4 min

0 0 03 days ago