What other questions should I ask artists for next year's Comic Con?

@Germania9

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 40 years old but still wanna be a pro artists/animator. Is it never too late to start break into the industry at 40?

@LocalRagamuffin

4 жыл бұрын

What was your first big breakthrough into your industry?

@ButteredSeaCow

4 жыл бұрын

If you woke up tomorrow having lost all of your drawing/painting ability and had to learn it all over again, what would the process look like?

@carlosroo5460

4 жыл бұрын

#1 How do you self critique your work? #2 How do you know what studies to prioritize when you have so many things to work on your art? #3 How do you relearn to love art and drawing when is becoming more of an obligation than a passion?

@Thollis1987

4 жыл бұрын

What’s your comic/cartoon/anime crush? And are you marvel or dc fan?

1. How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way 2. Figure Drawing for All it's Worth (Also Other Loomis Books) 3. Creative Illustration 4. George Bridgman 5. The Human Figure 6. The Silver Way 7. Drawing Cutting Edge Comics 8. Simplified Anatomy for the Comic Book Artist 9. Drawing Dynamic Comics 10. The Art of Comic Book Inking 11. Color and Light 12. Oil Painting Techniques and Materials 13. Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters 14. The Animators Survival Kit 15. STORY 16. Framed Ink 17. Framed Perspective 18. Understanding Comics 19. Designing Characters and Creatures 20. Imagine FX Magazine 21. The Dynamic Bible 22. How to Draw - Scott Robertson 23. Step By Step Graphics Magazine

@BlueNightZX

4 жыл бұрын

thank you sir

@Thollis1987

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you are awesome 👏

@trashking3035

4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@mariumahmad3355

4 жыл бұрын

Thankyouuuu

@Durtly

4 жыл бұрын

...ok, ill just go over and copy paste this into amazon

The amount of people recommending proko for artist is a testament to how influencial and SOLID these tutorials are. Thank you proko for existing for artist plebs like myself.

@niltonkenneph3538

3 жыл бұрын

Both of us think the same way then. Been learning English for 15 months now and one of the first YT channels I had an urge to go watch to when I began to understand Eng was Proko's. Before that I could only rely on subs. Proko's channel is one of my top 5 best ART channels out there Imao.

@niltonkenneph3538

3 жыл бұрын

My TOP 5(6) btw is like: Mohammed Agbadi Adam Duff Lucid Pixel ModernDayJames Proko Marc Brunet Dan Beardshaw

@JacySanjunXiao

3 жыл бұрын

@@niltonkenneph3538 mostly all artist in your list had good techniques and methods? Because I wanted to study those techniques to improve my art mostly I draw real, comics and manga arts (btw I know proko has good techniques too)

I am SO GLAD someone referenced James gurney's colour and light, I was waiting for it lmao. Best art book out there for any and every painter. Period.

@Grunk369

2 жыл бұрын

That was Karl kopenski, a phenomenal painter and draftsman in his own right. I’d recommend checking out some of his work

@tejeraillustrator3810

2 жыл бұрын

Im thinking about gifting it to myself for christmas!

@Asif_Chaudhary.

Жыл бұрын

Is it good for beginners??

@Asif_Chaudhary.

Жыл бұрын

@@tejeraillustrator3810 LoL

@tejeraillustrator3810

11 ай бұрын

@@Asif_Chaudhary. nope

When he said ‘infinite endurance’ I felt that

Additional recommendation: Figure Drawing: Design and Invention by Michael Hampton Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier Anatomy by Joseph Sheppard.

@a.b.1870

4 жыл бұрын

I still don't understand why not many people recommend Hampton's book? It was the first book ever that made it click for me in terms of actually starting to understand anatomy.

@luminosity01

3 жыл бұрын

@@a.b.1870 hampton's is more modern, but what i noticed that his gestures is very similar to vilppus' style

@tonyg196

3 жыл бұрын

@@luminosity01 he's mentioned in one of his KZread comments section(he has a KZread channel) that he studied from glenn vilppu.

Understanding Comics is one the greatest books I've every read. Anyone who wants to get into comics, and how to have a great story, that is the first book you should read.

13:42 I love how he angles the lines on the tigers fur. it seems to make you focus on his face and seem more intimidating

I'm glad so many people recommended loomis. I've been reading a bit of loomis and the books are such a joy. As a beginner artist it hasn't been to intimitating yet but I've still a lot of loomis books to go through.

Summary: Loomis, Bridgeman and... Proko 😀

@Thollis1987

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget how to draw the marvel way!

@astrol4b

4 жыл бұрын

@@Thollis1987 right

@DarKSideF0X

4 жыл бұрын

Did you just say Hentia?

@bajsbrev4651

4 жыл бұрын

Shh it'll gonna go to his head!

This was a fantastic group of interviews. Loved it

Thanks Proko So glad I found your channel ...Your the Man!

I bought some prints from William Stout when he came to MondoCon a few years ago. Such a great man and really great to talk to.

Thank you so much for these interviews!

1:25 absolutely agree with this ! I bought that book and art feels like there's no bone in figures just bunch of muscle put on one another. Dynamic figures which have balance of Bones and muscles are more pleasing to watch and draw...

3:34 omg this was so lovely!

"Understanding Comics" is a fabulous book! It's the book I recommend that high school students to read before going off to college, whether they're art students or not. It prepares you for the higher-level thinking you'll encounter in higher education.

another gold mine for artists to follow and books to get - thank you

Ahh don't forget Richard Schmid's Alla Prima!! That's a real treasure too.

impeccable timing, i was just youtubing art books to buy last week

Interesting to note, except for the classics, i.e. Loomis, Bridgeman etc. Most of the "how to draw " books that exploded into bookstores in the last 5 to 10 years I see quite often in thrift stores now. I feel most of those were only a platform for B and C list artists to get an art book published, lots of form but little content.... (for pre-digital how to Step by Step Graphics magazine was a goldmine!!!)

Thank you so much for this excellent video, and thanks to all the artists who are involved. Extra thanks for the book covers. I'll prepare a special corner in my house just for these fantastic books.

So, so cool, Stan - just what I needed. Excellent, fun, and very informative video. Next year, ask them how they managed to become so skilled that they are today. Their life story with art so to speak. Ask them what it takes to achieve a level that enables you to live of your artistic skills.

The thumbnails already has so many amazing book!

so insightful and inspiring... thanks a bunch stan!

When I started drawing again, I asked pros at conventions which books they could recommend. Now I feel I'm at the stage I can work on my own. My top 3 are: 1: Making Comics - Scott McCloud 2: Drawing Comics, The Marvel Way - Stan the Man and John Buscema 3: Comics and Sequential Art - Will Eisner

I love your videos, thanks for everything

How to draw the Marvel way (video) was the one which showed me what all areas i need to understand as to get started. And i just have begun.

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for us Proko! I'd also like to thank you for asking Sanford Greene! I'm still getting into comics, and as a Black person myself, I'm looking for more Black creators to inspire me in my own journey in making comics. I've never heard of Sanford Green until now, so thank you so much Proko!

I have come out of this video with no more of a clue than when I went in! What a selection to choose from 😁

I've been self taught my whole life but I really wanna take my skill to the next level

@thebigx68

3 жыл бұрын

Are you good now?

@goated-yt2370

2 жыл бұрын

@@coolaveri5100 no not all…

@sonal7987

2 жыл бұрын

How's it going

@rugbytheiii1782

Жыл бұрын

Did it work out!

Really useful video, thanks for uploading

Constructive Anatomy and Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth should both be on that top ten list. I’m also a fan of Draw Comic Action by Lee Garbett, Anatomy for the Artist by Sara Simblet, and I’m excited about picking up Color and Light

Man I didnt expect Lucio Parillo to pop up! He's astonishing at his craft!

Yes!!! Go to the coffee shop and watch people... draw from life! But, education is very important. Thanks for this video as it guides us who have not attended college all the way through😉

Step by Step is fantastic.

The Etherington brothers! I wanted to get their art book when they were doing the Kickstarter for it, but I was a teen with no money, so I couldn't get it. They still have it up on their DA page though.

Masterclass (in style) A wikipedia of artists, methods and data (paper, pens, brushes etc.) My favorites (and drawing style interests) Caricature Jack Davis Ukiyo-e art style Herge (Tin Tin) Comic Book style Marvel (artists) Hal Foster (Prince Valiant) Larry Elmore (D&D) similar to Hal Foster (B&W and also oil paintings)

I checked out "how to draw the marvel way" so many times from the library. It is also a video presentation.

Framed Ink is a Fantastic book! Every artist should give it a look

Art books are the stuff of dreams. Oceans, deserts, angels, forests, still life, plants and people -- the images stay with you long after you have finished the book. Sci Fi art books are even better. These are my 2 favorite art books on Amazon: - Aviation Art by Lou Drendel - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson

@5:17 Karl Kopinski is my drawing hero!

High key though, you do have one of the best drawing tutorials on the tube. Ive been subscribed for years and watch it all but its still a personal battle for me j: keep it up proko!

I'm so glad Imagine FX was mentioned.

@a.b.1870

4 жыл бұрын

It kind of deserves more attention. I really enjoy it.

That was great. A lot of familiar titles that I have, or want but some new ones too. Added quite a few to the old Christmas list

I really wished at least one artist had recommended a general drawing book like: Drawing What You See by Ruby De Reyna Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson How to Draw Anything by Mark Linley "The whole is worth more than the sum of its parts"-Aristotle "The beginning is the most important part of the work"-Plato

i knew Sanford was going to say How to draw comics the Marvel way. that's the book that started it for me too. got mine signed by Stan Lee.

@drakewilson638

4 жыл бұрын

Damn lucky

@troychriscarretas2657

4 жыл бұрын

Wow

I'm surprised Anatomy for Sculptors wasn't mentioned. That book is so easy to learn from and super detailed in its information.

My recommendations: Imagine FX how to draw and paint anatomy 1 and 2. Anatomy 4 Sculptures.

there are lots of videos online for learning art but none have the production quality level that proko has.

Unrelated to art tutorials, 13:52 at the right, I think that's Amy Mebberson (pocket princesses).

Preston Blair, Animation, was magical when I was a kid.

Do you have any other suggestions other than Jarom Vogel's class on Skillshare?

The Silver Way is really a great book. I don't agree that only by looking and drawing you learn, I mean perspective took 1400 years and was discovered by a Math guy in Italy, I'm not sure about you guys but I can't live that long to discover things by myself.

@EmiTheLoomistar

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. The guy was saying just draw but he was already taking in consideration that you knew what gesture drawing was. like wtf?

@DigitalBerserk

4 жыл бұрын

@@EmiTheLoomistar Yeah learning process is interesting in different people, each approach is unique. But i think is wise to take any form of help..advices anything. After all im not smart i need all the help i can get.

@tylerbarnes5005

3 жыл бұрын

@kennedyhair84 You'd be drawing a lot of people on cell phones, tablets, and laptops, that's for sure! Haha

Drawn to Life vol. 1 & 2 by Walt Stanchfield

I would like to add Juliette Aristides "Beginning Drawing Atelier" and "Figure Drawing Atelier" workbooks.

Art is treasure.😎

I Agree with teh choise of livros.

I highly recommend Rendering in pen And ink by Arthur guptill!! Fabulous book. Besides teaching you ink which is pretty hard medium it teaches you how to think generaly, how to learn what to look for And striving for excellence.

@drakewilson638

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Mrqsh_

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, that book is really usefull

I would say that the Mastering Manga books by Mark Crilley helped to really reignite my passion for art!

probably make some good change listing the books they were talking about in the description ( not a criticism but im looking for step by step graphics = ] )

Hearing about the next year comic con when we are on september, still on a pandemic, sadness has entered the chat.

Wish Peter Han's Dynamic Bible was easier to get. Its on Superani's website but its only "Part 1" and isn't the full book we see in this video.

you cant go wrong with Loomis and Bridgman if you are starting out!

Woohoo, i somehow randomly bought 2 of Bridgmans books several months ago and people actually recommend them. : )

ey man you should get in touch with video game artists and artstation you would be amazed!!!

Frazetta's books. (All of them) Loomis, The complete works of Micheal Angelo. -JF Willis

9:10 Found this book on my walk on Sunday (was in a box of free books on the street) --- It's a sign.

I am surprised no one mentioned Vilppu!

i have the silver way , for cartoons it is real good its worth it

My favourite thing about your "asking pros", series, (aside from the epicness of the teachings) is the girl always just focused on Peter Han lol

I've always liked the books by Hogarth myself. Two of them are recommended in How to draw comics the Marvel way too.

@inkman002

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah theyre personal faves of mines. I don't see what all the hate is about.

@troychriscarretas2657

4 жыл бұрын

i have 2 hogarth books and they are great but it is not perfect ... yes it lacks the bone structure but still awesome

@theodoretaylor5772

4 жыл бұрын

@@troychriscarretas2657 I recall somewhere at the start of Dynamic Anatomy Hogarth mentioned a book on the subject of skeletal structure, saying something to the effect of reading that along with his book.

@supahjadi8944

Жыл бұрын

His drawings are hard to copy

I just want to draw or oil paint a dc comic book characters on a canvas. Green lantern or some in general.

My Big book is Saturno Buttò by The Guide Artists.. hidden gem 💎

4:19 This have to be the same guy who said "practice, practice, practice" (yes, practice is a must, but if you don't learn and just practice what you already know, you will make the same mistakes over and over again). You can learn a bit by yourself just with observation, but you can learn a ton if you learn from someone who has been drawing his entire life and share his knowledge. The people who teach art have been studying proportions, perspective, anatomy, design, color, composition, values... for years, this is definitely not something you can learn by yourself. I have been studying art for so many years and I thank a lot that there are so many awesome artists who make the learning process easy for us, instead of telling us "go there and draw what you see". drawing figure from real life is a good exercise, but in any way better than learning theory and fundamentals. I made a lot of drawings from real life, but I didn't understand camera lenses till I started to study 3D, with well explained tutorials.

no one talked about Figure Drawing Design and Invention. i was hoping I'd see that one

@triisart1721

4 жыл бұрын

I love that book :D

@mangagnome9764

4 жыл бұрын

@@triisart1721 so do I. Struggling through it but I'll get there one day

I love how it goes from "how to draw comics the marvel way" to straight up bridgeman 😄

Bridgman it´s the best book, i have learned so much with those books.

The best super power for an artist would be imortality imo

I'd be interested to know favorite drawing supplies or discoveries.

'Composing Pictures', by Donald W. Graham. If you can find a copy, and if you have the money to afford it.

Does anyone know which Russian Academy of Art book was mentioned? I didn't catch a name on that one.

dang how long were the individual interviews

Drawing Comics The Marvel Way, Christopher Hart books, Michael Hampton Figure Drawing Design and Invention, Burne Hogarth books, George Bridgman Complete Guide To Drawing From Life.

3:03 A Wild Zoran appears!!!!

Peter han whenever he opens his mouth: "PUSH!"

It would be cool if you did one of these but Instead of meeting them you call or face time then

A book I have really enjoyed so far is called Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards, which really centers the idea that drawing is skill that can be learned like any other skill, so its great for people who have the mistaken belief that they are not sufficiently talented to learn to draw

@arthobbitworks791

4 жыл бұрын

It's ok but I try again and again to do the thinks in the book and it was for me a waste of my time.

next year comic con, ask them about the pandemic

Stan this was amazing! Thanks for asking the important questions that we couldn't ask because we weren't able to go to the SDCC. I call myself an artist, yet I didn't know Andrew Loomis had like 20 books on drawing. It's alright though. A crime, maybe. ...but this is fine.

@o.b.7217

4 жыл бұрын

More like six books.

Lee J. Ames and Mort Drucker collaborated on popular characters mug shots to help get your head on straight...

I have a question i hope someone respond how do i go about learning anatomy theress sooo many approaches i see drawing by envisioning the body as objects or learning the bones and muscles or gesture im just lost pls help

@jayburgerslice3727

4 жыл бұрын

I have been stressing over this so much also my end goal in life is to be an animator thats all i want but my drawings are lacking if i draw from imagination but if im drawing with a reference or looking at a photo and drawing my level of drawing is so good yet from imagination im so shit the proportion are so bad i lack human anatomy understanding by a large scale i wanna get good before college so im stressing my self out. Also does it mean im a bad artist because I cannot draw from imagination well or is it normal i just need practice, sorry my anxiety is bad but all i wrote here is truly what is going through my mind everyday im scared and I don’t have any artist to speak to im the only artist i know i have no one to mentor me or answer these questions

@seanramsey

4 жыл бұрын

I'd just go to the Proko Library of Videos page here: www.proko.com/library/ Scroll down to the Anatomy section and start by watching the first video. He's almost completed the anatomy course so there's a ton to learn there.

@brayanfelipeserrano6486

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayburgerslice3727 learn perspective and shapes to understand how to derive the forms and their appearance, that's because a knowledge on perspective helps you appreciate the ways in which shapes change in form regarding to where they are being seen. Framed perspective or Loomis books teach such approaches.

That raziel from Collin lawler, yay

karl kopinski is a cool guy

I was an Hogarth boy

Sean Galloway! Yay!

Where can I get Peter Han’s book dynamic bible

I recognise Stephen silver he is himself great artist

I have books of Hampton and matesi, are they good as well ?

@a.b.1870

4 жыл бұрын

Hampton's book was the first book that made me interested in anatomy instead of being scared of it.

@SubNorm4L

4 жыл бұрын

Hampton is the best in the game right now. If you follow too close the matessi books tho, you can end drawing like all his students because he teaches you how to design your shapes. But if you are aware of that, it's nice.

Nobody mentioned Jack Hamm...surprising