Imagine Dragons (And Then Draw Them)

[@ProkoTV]

Take your creature designs to the next level and start with free lessons on how to do it at www.proko.com/course-lesson/roadmap

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Thanks so much for having me you guys!!! It was so fun to sit down and sketch with you for a while!

[@ProkoTV]

Thanks for taking the time to record with us during busy shows. Looking forward to people seeing part 2!

[@ronbarton7799]

Thanks. That was a great lesson. What is the children's book that you're making called and where to get it at

[@ProkoTV]

@@ronbarton7799 it's called The Bakery Dragon. You can find Devin as devinellekurtz on all socials and her bio should have links to preorder

[@ronbarton7799]

@@ProkoTV thanks for the info

[@aruraven]

I absolutely loved her process here but THOSE PAINTING SKILLS! Definitely would love her thought process on color and light. Her art looks amazing.

[@ProkoTV]

We have a video on that recorded from the most recent LightBox Expo. That'll come out sooooometime in the future. Just not any time soon, as we work through our backlog.

[@aruraven]

That "my sketchbook is for me" realization really hits home. I have been drawing as a hobby for a good 20 years or so, but have never been consistent. I had this same "epiphany" two years ago when I finally got an ipad and was able to break free, so to speak. I started seeing my sketchbook the same I saw my ipad, where my art is for me and "pages" are to practice and have fun on, not keep pristine bc I used to get paralized if I wasn't doing a masterpiece for others to look at. It was VERY liberating.

[@Stratelier]

It hits home for me too, but for a different reason -- the sole thing I HATED about highschool art class was that we had to keep a sketchbook, and periodically turn it in for the teacher to confirm we were actually doing anything with it. The simple fact that this was a graded* homework assignment actually precluded me from using it as a personal sketchbook! (I kept a second, actual "personal sketchbook" in the calendar pages of the school notebooks we were given at the start of each year.) * - sketchbooks were graded on a completion basis only, but they still contributed maybe 10-20% of your final grade for the class. In hindsight, I am certain that this being an assignment cost me a full letter grade in my favorite class.

[@LNsaneArts]

Devin Elle Kurtz love her style and use of perspective. One my favorite artists

[@ProkoTV]

She's great!

[@TwigCommenter]

This came out at a really ironic time for me, my current art assignment for school is drawing different non-traditional dragons

[@ProkoTV]

That's a fun type of assignment we've heard about some people doing. Hope it's going well for you!

[@philtolfreeart]

As a tattoo artist I have to conceptualise dragons quite often and this was really helpful! Thanks again proko!

[@inaradraws]

the title made me think of DevinElleKurtz! love her work, love her dragons. 🐲

[@ProkoTV]

That was the goal! We needed you to get in there and see her lesson.

[@anaovelho6228]

Her explanation was so fluid and easy to understand

[@didnt_ask_for_handle]

I've been so self concious of my sketches recently. I felt like I should be at a level where they should look visually appealing and have proportions that create nice ratios. But seeing Devin's scratchy, not yet refined sketches with shapes that may not look just right yet makes me feel more comfortable

[@SynthLizard8]

I can never get enough of geckos!

[@burakdalklc885]

I am understanding this better recently. Firstly writing down a scenario( enviroment, the creature's way of living, so by this infos it's biological features, needs etc.) and than building up a body structure on it. So that my drawing itself will have a story. I love your videos, thank you very much ❤

[@MyNameIsShaunnn]

man I love Devin's work!

[@B.K-bi5bm]

I really love drawing dragons

[@3polygons]

For some reason, I often start drawing a dragon but it becomes a horse. And when I draw a horse, it wants to end up as a dragon. My conclusion is that dragons and horses might secretly be shapeshifters.

[@whazee]

Very cool to see Devin on the channel! Been following them for years! 😊

[@ProkoTV]

She's great!

[@kanachiaki]

The part about sketchbooks really resonated with me; I too feel like my sketches have to be perfect and I have someone looking over my shoulder (I'm gonna try her method to get free from this feeling lol)

[@ProkoTV]

It's really hard to conquer that feeling and, as Devin said, it's an ongoing thing to try to push back against. Hopefully, you get better with it!

[@houndgirl7365]

Love Horney Toads! I mean it would be really easy to turn them into a dragon saying one of their defense mechanisms is shooting blood from their eyes. Just turn blood to acid and you have a scary defense o.o Awesome art it's true one can learn so much from reality. There are some really epic lizards even more than the frilled lizard the possibilities are endless especially when people can also look at birds as well as mammals for the base!

[@galacticmess7050]

YESSSS Devin on the channel!! aaaa^^

[@Zinlor]

Fantastic video. I'm a big fan of reptiles and lizards. Basic shapes are massively important in anything complex you draw. Epically from imagination..

[@AbhishekKumar-hq3di]

Thank you Proko for being the best art teacher... Thanks to you I have a job now!!! Hope you prosper a lot 🤞

[@ProkoTV]

That's thanks to YOU and your hard work! But we're glad to have had any part of you learning some concepts. Congratulations!

[@Thollis1987]

I am very intrigued by the drawing of dragons and other mythical creatures.❤

[@Armanjamshidi-q1r]

I like the way stan popped out in the middle of the video 😂😂😂 This video was really inspiring thanks! 💯🙏

[@drawwithrk3121]

She's so good at drawing.

[@ProkoTV]

Agreed!

[@Mistletoe26]

I can't be the only one who first thought the music group "Imagine Dragons" from the title

[@sussynar]

Pretty sure its a reference...

[@emperorpalpatine6239]

@@sussynar More like a joke

[@Ron_Sensei]

Yess me too 😅

[@uhhwhateverdude9463]

That band sux

[@OmnipotentO]

Imagine dragon deez

[@didi1406]

I love watching these artist features high af

[@TheDexterwayne]

Holly cow!!!! Is Devinellekurtz!!! I just love her art, wow this is the best video ever in Proko. (just kidding, all your videos are the best)

[@ProkoTV]

She's the best! Thanks for still liking our non-Devin videos too lol

[@lanigirognithemos]

A dragon befriending a baker? So like... dragontouille? 😂

[@BeckyGeeez]

very cool ! One day i'll think that way about my sketchbook, but not today...

[@scottfitzgerald5352]

I like her Hunter X Hunter shirt. Love that series

[@ProkoTV]

Togashi makes great series!

[@rodgerfayziev6971]

Thank you for the interesting video - I am an artist, and your videos on your channel are very interesting and important! Good wishes from Tashkent!

[@Dy1an-f8c]

I wish there was channels like Proko that could teach us some different types of skills such as, Singing, dancing, or playing an instrument 😫

[@ProkoTV]

Can't speak to some of these but there are definitely a lot about learning instruments!

[@Dulgus]

Hey there, been recently going from just pencil drawing to then using apps to draw to now also try out arcryl, and was wondering if you got some recommendations for brushes and colours and which brand, would rly help me out

[@jionscott2836]

Makes you wonder if this had a hand in the video game industry too

[@SPORTSY1987]

Wait you drew the singers?

[@Gm-ce5kg]

im waking up from ash and dust

[@keefercarter182]

Pretty cool ngl

[@average3970]

Devin is the best, hell yeah 🍉

[@justblue974]

Such a great video

[@user-ep9xq5mu1e]

Hello I just wanted to ask if there will be a next podcast soon? :)

[@Stevyfacedepet]

The link : Imagine Dragons My brain : WAIT A MINUTE

[@SketchedbySte]

hey guys at 7:15 in. When mentioning sketching on drawing paper which is thicker to be able to use markers on, what do you define as drawing paper please? I wasn't sure if over here in the UK that would be printer paper maybe? although that would be much thinner then the strathmore sketchbook so I presume that I have it wrong. Can anyone recommend? Thanks!

[@ProkoTV]

Usually, it'll be called exactly that on the cover of a sketchbook. Drawing, Sketching, Marker, Watercolor and Multimedia will all be words you see describing the qualities and purpose of the different paper types. "Drawing" paper will usually be a bit thicker than printer paper and might have some texture to it but isn't always textured. Even cheaper drawing paper books from dollar stores and places lie that will still be able to work better with markers and other tools that are a little more wet than just a pencil or ballpoint pen. Hope that all helps!

[@SketchedbySte]

@@ProkoTV thanks for the detailed response!

[@uhhwhateverdude9463]

That band sux dude 😂

[@ProkoTV]

If that's how you feel, sure!

[@3polygons]

@@ProkoTV I'm from the 80s. This is code for saying that the band is amazing. Like, " it's the sh1t !!! ". Original heavies were like that. Sure he meant it that way.... ;) :D BTW.... What band?... I only saw cool dragons... gosh, am getting old....

[@ProkoTV]

@@3polygons The band being Imagine Dragons

[@3polygons]

" Here be Dragons.... "

[@ronbarton7799]

Thanks for the info

[@Oak_Eggar]

EVERYBODY WANTS TO BEEE MY ENEMY 😔

[@rokkudaun]

I love drawing dragons but I struggle so much on sketching help 😭😂

[@AmbiCahira]

Practice your fundamentals and the sketching will catch up in no time :)

[@DYREN.404]

Pls answer ,what sketch book did you use

[@AmbiCahira]

She did say in the video :)

[@DYREN.404]

What kind of sketch book specifically

[@Jm-zz7cc]

SOOO DAMN CUUTEEE

[@richardberonio6395]

Nice video

[@Tobi-et9ky]

Why does she remind me of Grimes?

[@thatbabybird1120]

Love the title lmao

[@matthewkeating-od6rl]

Great vid

[@amyzhu5187]

I thought it was the band/group 😭

[@ProkoTV]

Gotcha!

[@Wakingfall300]

And imma a big fan of urs

[@polluxsimracing3712]

Nice

[@bunnybig5454]

Hi!❤

[@Kartikdraws]

So Devin in mother of dragon eh 😊

[@dadio02]

What was that? Oh please

[@WoruodGL]

Hey

[@nonbuwnnonbuwn1751]

Literally, hahaha i love puns😅😂😂😂😂

[@marcusgaming925]

I’M WAKING UP….

[@ProkoTV]

I FEEL IT IN MY BONES

[@samankucher5117]

nice :0

[@SomeKidFromBritain]

Scalie gang

[@anshart979]

Please voice translate in Hindi in all videos 🥺🥺🥺

[@ProkoTV]

We have the tools for it but KZbin doesn't allow us to release multiple language tracks. Hopefully soon.

[@nbae1106]

Oh the misery Everybody wants to be my enemyyyyyyyyyy

[@Nobody-mu8ey]

Fifth

[@Wakingfall300]

First to comment pin me

[@ProkoTV]

You weren't the first, sorry. Be faster next time.

[@Wakingfall300]

@@ProkoTV yaa okay