Best Advice for New Artists - Asking Pros

[@ProkoTV]

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[@SarcasticData]

It's interesting how some of the advice contradicts each other. While it can be confusing, I think it's great to see that there are many ways to get good and enter the industry.

[@jhonzetzet347]

Yea but i think you can take a look at the artists and see who you like more to see who's advice to take

[@AscendantStoic]

I wouldn't say they contradict each other, but rather they are all different roads that lead to the same destination.

[@jaredwilliams6853]

TheHunterWolf the journey is the destination and it’s all subjective there is no good or bad art they need to make that clarification that there talking about technically because they often say “bad” art.

[@keithv2974]

Loved the comment about focusing on drawing the art you like to actually draw versus drawing the art you like to look at. The art you like to look at and the art you love to create can be very different animals. It took me about twenty years to realize that.

[@haldyrs.telvanni4829]

1:10 Some solid advice that can be used in other fields as well. It is soul crushing to have your project being cancelled when you pour all your time and heart into it.

[@tealteamgaming1696]

My notes: Find what you want to do Have a personal project What you like to see ≠ what you like to do Do things in chunks and work out your craft Have fun and draw everyday Ignore haters Make things you like even if you hate it Don't be in a rush, develop your skills. Maintain the excitement. Maintain the fun factor. Don't commit too much. Create a small portfolio Be ready to take the criticism Don't show things until you're ready. No excuses. Go online. Seek out advice from people who inspire you. Watch/listen to the draftsman podcast Learn and get good at your craft. Give 100% Push yourself Draw all the time Get obsessed with it Talk to everybody Talk to your serious art friends Draw everyday for at least an hour Carry your sketchbook around like a cellphone Don't worry about style, it restricts you. Study the masters. Go to museums for hours and hours. Absorb things. Do your own thing. Go to social media and share Your art. Continue what you stand for. Keep experimenting! That's the best way to improve. Keep your love of art close. That's the fuel.

[@Red_lion2602]

I'm a simple man, I see a dinosaur in the thumbnail I click.

[@davidwalker9594]

Red Lion i was hopeful to get advice from James Gurney because of it lol

[@riccardomoscatello2030]

@@davidwalker9594 Same lol, we got totally clickbaited

[@sebastiandiaconu1221]

right?

[@wns6516]

I thought it was prokos kangaroo

[@asraanjum744]

So😦

[@wanderingwade8877]

I gotta say this is my favorite series that you've done Mr. Proko. I also love pausing the video to look at the great art these 'pros' have done and also the bizzarro wold of comic con.

[@nowheregirl921]

Marshal has become so familiar, almost like an affectionate uncle of my family... that when he showed up in the video, I was like heyyy Marshal is here. Lol and then he said draftsmen podcast. Marshal, you gem of a person.

[@ProkoTV]

What advice would you give a fellow artist that’s helped you out?

[@AbrahamSerey]

Proko thanks for inspiring us.

[@RichardHannay]

“Learn the rules before you break them”

[@Likalikesart]

What I always need to tell myself is that you need to value your own work, even when it's not perfect yet. So this is what I tell others now, haha.

[@momdrova]

Obrigadoooo!

[@akicitaa.8233]

Draw every day. Cover miles of paper and canvas. Ask your role models for help and advice. Buy a museum membership and go study the work of artists you look up to. Never "donate" your art or work "for exposure." Doing that perpetuates an anti-artist myth that our labor isn't valuable, which drags ALL artists down. Don't hem and haw about your prices. When asked what a piece costs, declare the price decisively; nobody will think your work is valuable if they see that YOU don't believe it's valuable. Study life drawing. DON'T JUST COPY ANIME. DON'T JUST COPY ANIME. DON'T JUST COPY ANIME. Anime (and manga) styles are full of bad anatomical drawing habits, and your work will be lost in a sea of similar-looking art. As you can, invest in better and better supplies. And one of the most important things: request AND ACCEPT critique. You won't succeed if you can't take critique, including notes about flaws or weaknesses in your work.

[@_Nyxus_]

Great advice for new artists. The only thing I don't understand is "becoming obsessed with your art." It's actually REALLY difficult for me to become obsessed over anything. I lose interest really fast because of certain personal issues, so obsession is something I can't comprehend.

[@angcatoy4189]

Best advice: BE OBSSESSED WITH THY ART

[@AscendantStoic]

OH YEAH, there are far worse things you could be obsessed about ;)

[@kawayanan_art]

😁

[@Kimdzinho]

everything helps, any good knowledge it's worth of sharing! thank you, and all interviewed artists.

[@user-nv9vn8fm1d]

Per day 3:00 How hard 5:41 Portfolio summary 7:02 2/3 10:47

[@grimrose19]

Honestly. The guy talking about how you can only make it if you're committed to the point of obsession really isn't considering the artists that are different. There are obsessed artists, but there are also people who can get overwhelmed very quickly and breakdown. Those people CAN make it. But it's harder. I've gone through some shit in my life, and I used to be obsessed with my art, but after going through so much, I think about my life as a whole far more. And if you get obsessed with your art, it can also distract you from flaws in your work that you need to improve on. And to even be obsessed with your work to begin with, you have to be in a positive mindset or space, and if you've had stuff happen to you, that's not easy at all, and it can negatively impact your art. So this guy's advice is definitely nowhere near perfect or solid. The important thing is taking time to take care of yourself, fixing your problems, and making sure you can limit stress as much as possible. Music also works really well.

[@ohmydraw1372]

I was looking for this comment, thank you !

[@jorshis7193]

I love this kind of videos, I’m so happy seeing my artistic hero’s And some news, and how all of them encourage us to work hard for that goal. Thanks for the video

[@Rationalific]

Awesome stuff! And I like how Lucio Parrillo throws some love towards the extraordinary and timeless William Bouguereau and Caravaggio! I also like the Joker behind him, and along with the others, there was so much nice art showcased in this video!

[@PuppetMaster8707]

Practice Makes Progress

[@ArthurAsPedras]

This tips worth so much! Thanks

[@mussoletart8485]

♡ Sean Andrew Murray is one of my heroes! Thank you so much for doing these Proko. It must take up a lot of time you could spend making money instead, but it so amazing to get so many different perspectives in one place!

[@al-mosheytidal1296]

@7:47 KARL KOPINSKI!❤

[@Win32Neptunia]

I totally forgot the having fun moment and was turning my workouts into torture...

[@davidvega7773]

thank you..i enjoy the advice. it has helped me so much.

[@AkshaySinghJamwal]

All of this is great advice, thanks for creating this and sharing it :)

[@ZappelFly]

Wow, i like the art of Sean Andrew Murray a lot! It's incredible!

[@aza.ak1ra]

Work hard, study a lot, be productive, but most of all, remember to HAVE FUN, know when and how to rest and generally have some life, go to places, meet new people. It's great to grind, but also remember that It's a long term run, there's no need to be in too much rush or putting way too much preasure on yourself. You don't need to become a successful arist in one year.

[@AndrewMaksym]

5:55 hmm interesting I'll have to draw more at those times.

[@MatthieuArmengau]

5:42 All hail the king, pufferfish !!!

[@johnisded9358]

8:46. Was that a reference to the giver?

[@LivTheWiz]

Not a new artist, been teaching myself since 4th grade (when I started to take art seriously). Now as a college student taking my first ever classes this is some great advice! Some of this stuff is what my professor tells me. Seriously, take this advice to heart. Another word of advice someone told me is you can't improve your craft without failing. Don't expect everything to be perfect the first time you try something new. For instance I'm working with copic markers but instead of flat color I have to give it a synthetic texture (think van gogh texture) for my first portfolio piece for my art class. That proved to be a huge challenge for me. With the deadline only two weeks away, I have to remind myself that even if it doesn't come out perfect and I fail, I can aleast say it was a learning experience.

[@gwrogers071949]

I've seen this before. Are there previous interviews mixed in? I'm not complaining. I like them. I just thought I might be going crazy.

[@amirrezafeghhi7568]

Thank you Proko!!! For creating so many usefull contents for us beginners. They worth so much to me. Thank you!

[@turgorojare575]

Thank you for doing this man :)

[@tadas7985]

I did find this useful, thank you.

[@FoolWizard]

Just want to write down every advice, print that and hang on the wall to see every second of my life!

[@vidhiawasthi6755]

please post a video on how to be quick at drawing portraits....PLEASE!!!

[@bhavinb.artstation]

There's no such things as quick at portraits this is an area where the more Patience you are and more clear the vision is kabam it's achieved but don't be too patient as well haha

[@xRickeyTiex]

always appreciate these videos

[@fullanalysis93]

Nice video. Like the chiptune, too

[@jassykat]

keep improving your fundamentals while you're Drawing stuff you like. That's basically the most important thing.

[@cinderblockstudios]

I know I don't have much of a hat in the ring but my advice is: Make stuff and with as many different media as you can! Then when you made a bunch of stuff, make more stuff!

[@grfktsrm]

Thank u Proko.

[@flur9430]

MANO, estou babando nas artes destes caras, isso só me enche de determinação e inspiração

[@whatsthischannel8686]

Understood 👌🏿 thanks for those advices

[@saulgarcia7083]

They all gave the Arnold Schwarzenegger advice he gave to new body builders

[@mianrou3621]

THANK YOU !!

[@joschuaknuppe5849]

Ahhh, William Stout nice to see him in here!

[@swoch185]

Marshall, you are a national treasure

[@prsstnt-jt3rv]

I'd like to ask, 'Are you listening any kinds of music while you're drawing?（no lyrics? or with lyrics?）'' drawing➡a case of you're learning something （practicing） I wonder if I can listen to musics with lyrics while I drawing.

[@neredan1182]

wow. found 2 possible artist parents from this! thanks 👍

[@fkfkfkfh]

Cool thanks!

[@afsl808]

I've been drawing 5 months and yh I've drawn 7 graphite portrait, lots of quick sketches. I think i m good at lines i can do sketches and outlines not as pro just good. but suck at shading especially light shading. I won't stop ,one day I'll get better i hope😊☺

[@nino2278]

Hey, you still going at it?

[@Chairchaser6677]

Yessss BOI new intro

[@mr.v1442]

10:32 what is this music In background here?

[@lansvsion9543]

0:33 is the best advice.

[@BrandochGarage]

Superpower? Clearly Triplicate Girl (Legion of Superheroes). One of you to earn money, one to draw and paint, and one to have family.

[@hjdrawingart7034]

Amazing art these are very beautiful ❤️

[@akaza7874]

I really appreciate this video. Thanks! Favorite Animated Universe: Zehahahahaha; I Wanna Live In One Piece Verse, and Of course I will be a pirate!! *Yohohohoho*

[@akaza7874]

@Nadia Syeda Zehehaha..good one

[@ricardodelafuente1117]

Excelente reporte.

[@TheArtAcademy1]

Nice 👍 Awesome

[@psyrapmafia]

Some people will say "Draw every day" is bad advice but it's because they don't understand that it depends on what your goal is. Like going to the gym... are you interested in just being good enough, or in being the best version of yourself. You don't need to draw every day to merely become an artist. But you need to draw everyday to become competitive (either with others, or with a past version of yourself). Training everyday = improving faster in a shorter amount of time. So, it's THE most important advice IF you're aiming high, which not everyone is naturally competitive enough to do so.

[@ZTRCTGuy]

There's truth in that principle, but I wouldn't apply it to the gym, your muscles need time to rest, and so does your brain.

[@ASHOK151275]

Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video. Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video.

[@dungofrungus7659]

Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video. Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video.Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video. Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video.Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video. Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video.Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video. Very helpful video, I am now profession artist, thanks to your youtube video and that were very helpful to improve my art skill, I have completed many paintings, sold many stunning artworks this was the only because of you and your tutorials video.

[@Andra1150]

I very like Lucio Parrillo`s approach

[@starlord7125]

Nice good stuff

[@brownie2824]

1:50 to 2: 23 jesus christ you gotta love gods twisted sense for irony .......

[@AlvinREDDELTA]

So cool arts

[@kamiko8021]

bobby has been hitting the jim lately 15:00

[@jaredwilliams6853]

Best advice travel back in time and rob your favorite artist.

[@1MightyR]

Solid!$😊

[@jiraiyaapprentice5733]

I feel like steven silverman was talking to me directly

[@bhavinb.artstation]

Is this applicable to game as well

[@dasom8860]

Hi, Stan! I submitted Korean subtitles to your video because I really wanted to share this great video with my Korean friends. Can you confirm it?

[@cris4529]

Nope

[@sambridges4670]

Is there gonna be one for lightbox?

[@seanramsey]

We didn't go around like this and ask artists questions at Lightbox but we did have a bunch of people come to our booth and record demos so you can look forward to that!

[@jhonzetzet347]

Does proko have discord?

[@geunryulkarllee4191]

Don't draw same thing over and over? When I started drawing, I've been suggested Andrew Loomis's book. I've draw first page and it was bad so I draw it again. However, I didn't draw anything further than first page. I should've drawn 2nd pages or 3rd pages from Loomis's book.

[@tokyopulis]

Im about to lose hope.. but then proko uploads this video. Man, you saved me.

[@samuelsg2423]

Where is Gendy Tartavosky?

[@Dilly9124]

3:25 Cheeks: unclenched. I need answers hahaha

[@coalwatching5921]

im in the rush of trying to progress highly

[@domenikvragovic1526]

"say it over again" to marshall, that was a bit mean

[@kaleb749]

2:41 3:40 5:30

[@santiagobaquin2468]

Te amo prokito

[@oldhbruna]

Some good and some terrible advices for new artists.

[@NATA5II]

If you hear pros saying the same thing, it's probably true.

[@eggbacon783]

question who was the artist who made the thumbnail?

[@ProkoTV]

That's by William Stout. For thumbnails like this on our channel, they'll be mentioned in the description. Check out his work!

[@zainnartisttt1490]

I'm here for eleza

[@kobedq1621]

I love Kyle he is so humble and really tries to explain what he thinks is best.

[@archivehans]

If i meet karl i am gonna gift him a aged up ver of the gatchaman girl

[@Chairchaser6677]

4:55 this is how many people love this guy 👇

[@leodajosh3129]

peter telling it like it is.

[@bhavinb.artstation]

Cn I invite this guys so cn tell my parents so the cn stop telling at me for getting a average job

[@otto9699]

I know the artist in the thumbnail. @apt22art!

[@seanramsey]

The thumbnail image is a piece from William Stout

[@otto9699]

@@seanramsey thanks ! Similar style :0

[@otto9699]

@Jane Doe I've been corrected, but thanks. Similar work to an artist I know

[@crow_art]

If you want to actually make money as an artist then learn Photoshop, After Effects, and 3ds Max. There is very little work out there for traditional illustrators. All commercial art is done on computers now and you want to eat right?

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

GUYS, the thing in the thumbnail is a dilophosaurus right?

[@otto9699]

Yes. Drawn by @appt22art on Instagram. Been following for awhile

[@otto9699]

Yes. The artist is @apt22art on Instagram

[@otto9699]

Actually. Maybe a dilophoSAURID but not dilopho itself, probably a relative in the family dilophosauridae tho. There are no neck frills to be a dilopho upon further inspection

[@brettinabox5607]

If you need an art community to share your work and get feedback, look me up on twitter @brettinabox and join "The Learning Curve" Just a friendly group to help and be helped. Love proko and want to grow as an artist myself so I made a discord server. Join if you'd like.

[@vaxzymizutrax]

love the discord server, it helped me so much and find my passion back to drawing. we may be small server for now but i feel at home! (the learning curve, more like Tender Love and Care discord art server!)

[@brettinabox5607]

@@vaxzymizutrax We'll gosh, aren't you sweet.

[@vaxzymizutrax]

@@brettinabox5607 nyuuu!!

[@epl4624]

👋你好👋

[@vikasbalu294]

Thank god there is no one way to good art lol

[@Naziart02]

👍👍👍👌👌

[@amylou1776]

You're so handsome

[@bunnyfreakz]

I think in general their advice is obsessed with something and totally go for for it.

[@legendkiller1099]

I got like 9 ads in this video bruh

[@ipotatosenpai7002]

Everyone except me is First. (I'm 257th BTW)