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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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King Kong's Dinosaur Designer Draws a Dinosaur LIVE - AMA with Greg Broadmore
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
Turning a Pumpkin Monster into a Live-Action Horror Creature
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
Manga Making Basics
YouTubeOct 27, 2026
Stop Drawing the Same Face
YouTubeOct 23, 2026
Character Sketching and Inking with Enox
YouTubeOct 17, 2026
Drawing Perspective Without Being Perfect
YouTubeOct 15, 2026
October Proko Challenge Review with Michael Hampton - Costume Study
YouTubeOct 13, 2026
How a Marvel Artist Paints a Comic Cover
YouTubeOct 9, 2026
Sketching and Rendering Mechanical Forms
YouTubeOct 1, 2026
The Easy Way to Shade Folds and Clothing
YouTubeSep 25, 2026
Stop Overcomplicating How You Draw the Head
YouTubeSep 18, 2026
3 Tips to Draw Better Faces with Lucas Peinador
YouTubeSep 15, 2026
The Hidden Genius of The Fifth Element's Costumes
YouTubeSep 10, 2026
The Bob Ross Guide to Digital Landscape Painting
YouTubeSep 3, 2026
Turn Simple Shapes Into Cool Robots
YouTubeAug 27, 2026
Drawing Studies from Popular Media
YouTubeAug 21, 2026
Make Your Characters Memorable with Drapery and Silhouettes
YouTubeAug 21, 2026
Draw Perspective From the Center
YouTubeAug 13, 2026
How to Tackle Perspective Measuring
YouTubeAug 13, 2026
How to Construct Facial Features - Drawing Eyes
YouTubeAug 7, 2026
Draw ANY Head with 4 Steps (Extreme Poses)
YouTubeJul 31, 2026
Master the Cube, Master 3D Space
YouTubeJul 24, 2026
The First Steps to Drawing Clothes RIGHT
YouTubeJul 16, 2026
Drawing Complex Objects from Memory with Peter Han
YouTubeJul 9, 2026
FREE 24 Hour Premium Art Lesson Stream
YouTubeJul 5, 2026
The Secret to Designing REAL Monsters
YouTubeJul 4, 2026
Drapery Basics - The Figure and 7 Fabric Folds
YouTubeJul 3, 2026
10 Timeless Shading Principles with Dorian Iten
YouTubeJun 30, 2026
Creative Ideation with Greg Broadmore
YouTubeJun 29, 2026
Figure Drawing Wizardry with Patrick Jones
YouTubeJun 25, 2026
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The Art of the Exaggeration: Court Jones on Caricature
Techniques
The Art of the Exaggeration: Court Jones on Caricature

Ever felt intimidated by drawing people? Court Jones, a pro since '96, shares invaluable insights into caricature – and how working live in front of an audience can be the ultimate confidence booster. Let's dive into his wisdom!

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 015 days ago
Unlock Your Artistic Voice: Three Simple Style Improvements
Techniques
Unlock Your Artistic Voice: Three Simple Style Improvements

Feeling stuck in a creative rut? Portrait artist Stephen Baumman shares three surprisingly simple ways to breathe new life into your art style, even without overhauling your practice. Let's get those hands dirty!

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 015 days ago
Beyond the Skill Set: Finding Your True Artistic Voice in Mixed Media
Techniques
Beyond the Skill Set: Finding Your True Artistic Voice in Mixed Media

It's easy to get stuck in the 'how-to.' But true artistic voice comes from letting your materials talk back to you. We dive into the process of turning technique into unique personal expression.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 02 months ago
Capturing the Spooky Moment: Mastering Dynamic Poses in Quick Sketching
Techniques
Capturing the Spooky Moment: Mastering Dynamic Poses in Quick Sketching

Whether you're tackling a full portrait or a quick study, mastering the energy of the figure requires practice. We dive into the art of the warm-up and using dynamic reference materials.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 02 months ago
The Anatomy of the Scare: What Critiques Teach Us About Drawing Figures
Techniques
The Anatomy of the Scare: What Critiques Teach Us About Drawing Figures

Even when drawing zombies, the fundamental rules of anatomy, value, and perspective remain the same. We break down key lessons from Proko's challenge.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 02 months ago
From Sketchbook to Story: Capturing Personality Through Caricature and Ink
Techniques
From Sketchbook to Story: Capturing Personality Through Caricature and Ink

Whether drawing a beloved pet or a grand landscape, the key to expressive art is capturing the soul—and the technique starts with observation.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 02 months ago
Beyond the Doodle: Using Projects to Master Complex Shading and Value
Techniques
Beyond the Doodle: Using Projects to Master Complex Shading and Value

Shading is a technical skill, but staying committed to a long-term project is the key to transforming your sketches into masterful studies.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 02 months ago
Mastering the Rhythm: Stan Prokopenko on Figure Drawing and Gesture
Techniques
Mastering the Rhythm: Stan Prokopenko on Figure Drawing and Gesture

Dive into the fundamentals of figure drawing with Stan Prokopenko, focusing on the critical importance of gesture, structure, and anatomical rhythm.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 02 months ago
Beyond the Nude: How Drapery Tells a Story in Figure Drawing
Techniques
Beyond the Nude: How Drapery Tells a Story in Figure Drawing

Drapery adds richness and narrative depth to the figure. We dive into the techniques for drawing clothing, costume, and fabric folds.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 02 months ago
Mastering the Figure: Unpacking Gestural Structure with Patrick Jones
Techniques
Mastering the Figure: Unpacking Gestural Structure with Patrick Jones

Figure drawing is a monumental skill, but mastering it doesn't mean separating structure from gesture. We dive into the critical concept of 'gestural structure' and how to build your foundational understanding.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Mastering Composition: How Value Guides the Eye in Any Medium
Techniques
Mastering Composition: How Value Guides the Eye in Any Medium

Whether you're sketching a still life or planning a large landscape, understanding value and composition is key to making your art feel cohesive and alive.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Hands: Building a 3D Armature Reference
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The Ultimate Guide to Drawing Hands: Building a 3D Armature Reference

Hands are notoriously difficult to draw, but by building a physical armature, you can gain invaluable 3D study for your figure drawing practice.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Smile: Finding the Truth in Drawn Emotion
Techniques
Beyond the Smile: Finding the Truth in Drawn Emotion

Drawing a convincing expression requires more than just sketching features—it demands understanding structure, rhythm, and how the entire face reacts to feeling.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Sketchbook: Navigating the Craft and the Calling
Stories
Beyond the Sketchbook: Navigating the Craft and the Calling

The professional art world is complex, but the core truth remains: the joy of the hand-drawn line. We dive into the realities of the career while remembering why we started drawing in the first place.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Pose: Unearthing the Minutia of Figure Drawing from Imagination
Techniques
Beyond the Pose: Unearthing the Minutia of Figure Drawing from Imagination

If you've ever struggled with a complex figure study, this deep dive into drawing the female form from imagination might be the technical roadmap you've been waiting for.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond the Doodle: Mastering the Art of Caricature and Observation
Techniques
Beyond the Doodle: Mastering the Art of Caricature and Observation

Caricature is not mockery; it is an act of deep observation and appreciation. We dive into the process of refining likeness and capturing the spirit of a subject.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
Mastering the Illusion: Five Perspective Tricks Every Artist Needs in Their Sketchbook
Techniques
Mastering the Illusion: Five Perspective Tricks Every Artist Needs in Their Sketchbook

Depth in drawing isn't magic—it's geometry. Learn five powerful perspective tricks, from overlap to atmospheric perspective, to make your still life and landscapes pop.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
From Idea to Canvas: Mastering the Concept Art Workflow
Techniques
From Idea to Canvas: Mastering the Concept Art Workflow

Wondering how professional concept artists translate a fleeting idea into a fully realized sketch or painting? Dive into the essential steps of the full production process.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
Beyond X, Y, Z: Understanding the 3D Space of Sovereign Infrastructure
Techniques
Beyond X, Y, Z: Understanding the 3D Space of Sovereign Infrastructure

Whether you're mapping a complex microservice architecture or designing a decentralized homelab, understanding the three dimensions of space is fundamental to building anything resilient.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 03 months ago
From Sketchbook to Form: Sculpting a Portrait from Life
Techniques
From Sketchbook to Form: Sculpting a Portrait from Life

If you think sculpting is too intimidating, think again. We break down the process of building a life-sized portrait, from the initial wire armature to the final cast.

Proko
Proko
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 03 months ago
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