Pick one thing from the Proko Basic course you struggled with yesterday (e.g., drawing an ellipse for a cylinder). Draw it 20 times. Try to make #20 better than #1.
When following a Proko drawing tutorial, look at how he builds the form, not just the contour line.
The brightest point where the light source directly hits the object.
Here are some techniques for improving your drawing skills using the Proko Basic Drawing program: Proko Basic Drawing BETTER
Visit Proko.com, watch the first free lesson on "Basic Lines," and grab a piece of paper—specifically, the back of an envelope. No fancy sketchbook needed. Just grit.
Grab cheap 18x24 newsprint pads for large, gestural arm movements, and standard sketchbooks for finer detail work.
: When shading, simplify your subject into two families: the family of lights family of shadows Pick one thing from the Proko Basic course
: Before moving to complex figures, ensure you can draw smooth, purposeful lines. Practice using your entire arm rather than just your wrist to avoid "hairy" or scratchy strokes. Simplify into Basic Shapes
: Used when looking directly at the flat front face of an object. All receding lines meet at a single vanishing point on the horizon line.
Amateurs draw small, scratchy lines using only their wrists. Proko teaches you to lock your wrist and pivot from the shoulder and elbow for long, smooth, confident strokes. When following a Proko drawing tutorial, look at
Stan Prokopenko’s channel is widely regarded as one of the best online art education resources. However, simply watching Stan’s videos—or any drawing tutorial—won't make you a better artist. The "Proko" method, or any effective drawing methodology, requires a strategic approach to studying the fundamentals.
Use the Proko practice tools or sites like Quickposes. Start with 30-second gestures to force yourself to see the "Big Shape" rather than details.
If you want to tailor this approach to your current skill level, let me know: