Painting the Head from Imagination - Lighting without Reference with Marco Bucci

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Marco Bucci drops in as a guest to teach you about the basics of the asaro head! You’ll learn how linear drawings and a finished painting each convey form, how lighting affects the planes of the face, how their direction and positions influence how you’d paint the forms of the head and the values you’d apply to it. After watching this you'll be able to use this info to create natural lighting without reference. Want more? Marco has premium content you can check out on his website - marcobucciartstore.com
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Artist | Instructor - Marco Bucci (marcobucciartstore.com)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (www.stanprokopenko.com)
Script - Marco Bucci, Sean Ramsey (www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com)
Production Assistance - Sean Ramsey, Charlie Nicholson ( / shloogorgh )
Editing - Rebecca Bozza ( / itsrebeccarose , Charlie Nicholson
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)

[@ProkoTV]

Thanks Marco! If you guys enjoyed this lesson, check out his KZbin channel - kzbin.info

[@skeplleskeplle5592]

Hello Proko I just wanted to ask is any amount of imagination included in your art works and do you think we should connect to our art or separate from it?

[@umario992]

@@skeplleskeplle5592 I think this question was answered in one of the latest Draftsmen podcasts (which is run by Stan and Marshall Vandruff).

[@riffraff3467]

Whos this marco u are talking about. i only saw proko in this video

[@SilvertoneMerx]

Proko! Check out Bradwynn Jones portrait art. It's amazing just like yours

[@eirvingdiaz7185]

cool tips!

[@marcobucci]

Thanks for having me, Stan! I will now frame that Proko shirt before the duct tape peels off.

[@akramsyed623]

Oneday

[@weill6872]

2 days ago in a Captain Disillusion video (:O) and now on Proko Channel, happy for you! Keep on! Ciao!

[@nitishdash1325]

Man love both of your videos! So educative!

[@marcobucci]

@@weill6872 haha, yes - it's been quite the week!

[@natpat4094]

Bro ur shirt too small

[@Rick-rl9qq]

Proko featuring Marco? My life is complete

[@joebotarsenault8538]

Right???? Two KZbin art titans join forces is frickin amazing!!!

[@sauviel6296]

Marco???

[@lainasketches6711]

SAME!!!

[@Kain-wk6xk]

Yes this. Exactly this feeling.

[@joshemperor]

lol couldn't agree more

[@nat2206]

I was subscribed to both before this video. This colab is like the avengers of art youtubers.

[@omtender7309]

Nat I know you

[@lainasketches6711]

TRUUUUE!!

[@ZyULuil]

My 2 most acknowledged art masters finally collaborated. YES!!!

[@NatsukeShift]

I've been suffering from not understanding the planes of the face and how to paint them properly for these past couple of months. I've watched and read a lot of things, but honestly, i needed an explanation that was more simplistic and, most importantly, more visual. Things like anatomy tend to drive way too far into my head in terms of detail, and I get lost in knowing where to even begin. It was daunting and, most times, frustrating. This was the first video in months were I honestly felt like I "get it." I'm not sure how to describe it, but it just made sense in a language where I finally understood the information that was being given. So thank you, honestly. This was exactly what I needed, and it now exposed me to an artist I want to know even more about.

[@albericponcedeleon2696]

Marco is an absolute gem! He's really good at explaining the thought-process behind painting, lighting and form.

[@rachelhartjes313]

My thoughts exactly!! The epiphany I had while watching this video has made me so excited. Same as you I've done so much reading and watching, really trying to understand the planes of the face and just exactly how to shade that...dependent on whatever light source. I already know that this video will have been endlessly helpful! I'm now feel confident that with this knowledge (that's finally compute in my head), I'll now be able to move my artwork into that next level. I can't wait to draw now! Lol. Really implementing what I learned and finally understand about the planes of the face and just exactly how it determines the light and shadow. Its midnight and I gotta get up in the morning. So, question is...do I pull my sketchbook out anyways, I'm inspired...its worth it? Or should I get my ass to bed and think about till i fall asleep... and then sometime later rewatch the video, and bring it out then? Lol. I guess I'll be an adult. Turning 30 this month. So I can't pretend I'm not one anymore lol. So I'll go to bed. I couldn't agree more with what you said though. It's like trying to understand the same sentence in a million different languages you didn't understand...then finally...AH HA!! lol. 👩‍🎨🙌

[@rachelhartjes313]

@Taco thanks girl!! I know that tip wasn't necessarily meant for me...but i appreciate that reminder! I now know what im going to focus on. I really hope this channel has videos on both of those things...because he teaches in a way in which I understand. More than anyone else...and I watch ridiculous amounts of art channels. For a ridiculous amount of time more often than not. Lol.

[@justice8718]

I honestly feel like the issue is the artist are running on vague ass forms for the cheeks that it honestly messes up the faces in the long run.

[@atmosnami3973]

This is the most perfect video ever Proko ✔️ Marco Bucci✔️ Perfect video leght ✔️ Values✔️ "From imagination"✔️

[@a-carvalho8751]

I'm a simple man. I see Marco, I click like.

[@user-gs2mh5hj9x]

That's DARLING IN YHE FRANXX REFERENCE!!!!!!

[@heavendenies8881]

I was amazed at 10:45 when he started painting six heads at once!

[@klulesspixels6072]

Marco has a GREAT series called "10 mins to better painting" that made my paintings get SO much better

[@MrElliotholman]

This guy is an insanely good teacher, engaging, clear and concise.

[@Was_los_Bruda]

I like how the sketch looks happy and the painting is about to cry.

[@deadlee666]

Underrated comment

[@dreadwinter]

Bucci is such a good teacher. If he made a 2 hour lecture on filing taxes in the US, i could probably get through it even though it's in no way relevant to me.

[@Cederlof_Ink]

I've always found shading and light tricky, but man this breakdown was gorgeous. Cheers, Marco!

[@Rodutchi]

This isn't real life, you two artists are gonna revolutionize the online art learning thingy, you both are gonna destroy any art school and as someone who lives on north Africa where it's almost impossible to have something like that here 8 appreciate it more then you'll ever understand.

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

I hope they get rid of art school. Art school isn’t even remotely good as these classes.

[@digitally7057]

Which country are you from ? I live in North Africa too and I'll never find lessons as good as these

[@babjstrauma9776]

@@keepyourshoesathedoor i hate my art school but i love drawing lol

[@av3ngers17]

@@keepyourshoesathedoor these videos are awesome but in art school you can have figure drawing with real models, which is very difficult to find otherwise, and interacting with other artists and seeing their progress and work is also a positive thing, especially for younger artists. Art school can be a good thing when the curriculum has been well developed

[@ThaJeveMaster]

I have to say, I only noticed he made the shirt himself around 12:00 which was a nice touch. Get this man a shirt, Proko!

[@arknark]

Marco really gets the job done for me. I swear if I had a day with that dude I'd be 100x better at rendering.

[@stumpedtroper]

The things I've learned from both teachers complement each other so well! Such a nice feeling seeing Marco get featured by Proko

[@ErikaCasab]

I just started this and I already love it. You both are my favorite KZbin teachers and a lot of my artistic growth is thanks to you. Thank you both.

[@samuraishuyin]

Thank you to Marco and Proko, really easy to follow and understand. Y’all are heroes among men!

[@chrisskjrvik4568]

Yes! So happy to see Marco Bucci on Proko's channel!

[@GuzForster]

I'm such a fan of Bucci's style of teaching. This and his colour harmony 10 min video are one of the best resources to understand light and colors I've ever watched!

[@nivelzero6293]

Marco, Proko, this is pure gold. Thank you so much for this.

[@LeticiaGraeff]

Marco is truly an inspiration! I'm happy to see two of my role models collaborating! :)

[@prathavj7111]

This video has single handedly help me understand values much better than I thought I did in the first place , thanks Marco !

[@ComunidadSE]

I love Marco's approach when explaining stuff, it has helped me SO MUCH, awesome colaboration!!!!

[@mateolopez9032]

Marco Bucci it's just amazing, i have been subscribed for his channel for a couple of years and his lessons are incredible.

[@leonvvd]

Synchronisaty i needed exactly this! A perfect lesson once again by the Bucci! His premium head course is the very best btw for those wondering

[@xortegaccaedu]

Extremely helpful and easy to follow, thank you for having Marco!!!! Thank you Marco!

[@ezekielgrind7152]

Marco you're an incredible teacher 🙏 bless you for sharing the information

[@WaynesWorldStudioVancouver]

Always love Macro’s teaching and glad here is to share his drawing!

I bought the premium content of this video when Marco Bucci released it. I love it. It's easy to follow and it teaches a lot for only seven hours.

[@lunatek260]

You have no idea how perfeclty timed this video is for me. I have been drawing and learning the planes of the face for the past 3 weeks now. But I was really struggling on how to convey this to actual light and shaow information. Great video! Just what I needed. Thank you so much x

[@tanmaylotankar9074]

I have huge respect for proko for the real things that we actually needed in academic years! 🙏

[@gematria125]

One of the best video of the subject on net...simple, direct, short...God bless you Marco for all future painters..of course thanks to Proko to choose well again and bring this genius on his channel.

[@cherrycube6923]

This is one of the most useful vids I've watched. Proko and Marco Bucci are two of my favorite teachers!

[@Amboynesss]

I am so grateful for this video, sometimes coming back to the basics can be so enlightening!

[@antoniam7051]

This is pure gold, it simplifies everything! Thank you for sharing!

[@bunnymeercat2351]

This is the best painting tutorial on youtube for someone like me who only ever practiced drawing. Thanks so much!

[@calicobizz8056]

omg this helped me so much , I've been learning about lighting , shadows and values separately for a few months just cause they're the fundamentals and people rec it but didn't know how all those get together and would help me moving forward , this video really helped me visualise and understand all of those stuffs and how all those comes into lay while drawing stuff in general . Thank you so much 😌🤩

[@andrearamirezsaenz3107]

My goodness, it's amazing *.* Proko and Marco together :3 Thanks for this video!!

[@seasonedarts1896]

The way this person explain things is so easily understandable. 🙏

[@DileepNow]

This approach to painting is the most helpful thing I have seen lately. Thanks a lot!

[@MysticalSpaceSandwich]

Proko, Marco Bucci and Sinix are such masters in teaching

[@laragutierrez8033]

About time! Been waiting for this collab in forever

[@amylunden8246]

This is a really fresh, easy to understand take on the subject. I found it very helpful. Thanks for putting it together!

[@ItachiUchiha-gf4fz]

Marco Bucci is one of my favorite artists! Now it's on my favorite art Channel? This is a dream come true.

[@ThatArtistGryph]

I can already tell this video alone is going to change my art! Thank you both for this.

[@DarkForcesStudio]

Thank you. Thank you. The highlights bit finally made sense. Can't wait to apply it. x

[@danielcrandell7533]

best video yet on planes and values i have ever seen

[@Moongazer101]

Excellent video Marco, a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@annabelleleeartist]

This is the first video that really got through my thick skull and drove these concepts home. Thank you!

[@matthe.matthe]

This video is exactly what I need right now! I'm trying to learn lighting and planes. Thank you!

[@lisafred1362]

Thank you Proko for bringing Marco to your channel. He is as much fun as you are.. The Proko shirt was hysterical. Marco is very engaging and lesson was great although I will have to watch it a few times to get everything.

[@fengsammy3645]

To be honest, this is the best Head drawing lesson I have ever had in a long time. It is very simple and actually explain everything you need to know for starting drawing portrait

[@Fred-vk9et]

Finally, i love Marco Bucci's work 👌

[@MrBrendanRizzo]

This was so helpful! I was confused about lights and shadows for YEARS before finding this!

[@exithamlet.]

absolutely genius and simple! best video on rendering. thank you Marco and Stan!

[@jodyangel]

I enjoy watching Marco. I learned a lot from him. This video is very helpful in a lot ways for me.

[@pauliussoham]

This must be the most important subject and why I did not want to practice portraits in the first place. This was so well and easily explained, now I can go and practice. Thanks Proko and Marco.

[@dandinugraha1741]

really grateful to see this video, love you marco you've help me soooo much

[@anchitsharma5079]

this was well knit tutorial , with very readable approach. Thanks Marco and Stan

[@theredheadedrapunzel5189]

Thank you for posting!! You're such an awesome teacher!

[@cokezerofiend]

this was both simple and incredibly helpful, thank u both!!!

[@ayanpaul5958]

Thank u very much Mr.Proko and Marco!🙏

[@michelleduckettakabohodrum4463]

Wow! Thank you gorgeous Marco. That was very clear and helpful to understand.

[@WhiteXFusion]

what a time to be alive, my favorite teachers in the same channel, nice

[@apaarkhare]

This video has so much information I need to watch it at least 3 times to register all the info in my mind

[@86MS86]

Wonderful content!! Demystifying shadows on complex geometries. This is really an eye opener for me. Also watched your lumis videos. Thank you for your great content.

[@vincentcooper9139]

Thank you for this. I found it really explained the issues for me. Difficult in practice for a beginner, but understanding is clear.

[@MissInformationAcademy]

this is one of the best shading lessons i've seen!!

[@grbartstudios8404]

Marco Bucci lol I love it. The collaboration video are amazing, great job Proko.

[@fifthavenue8505]

Fantastic, truly! Thank-you!

[@priyankamodak9510]

You both are my Masters!! I love you and Marco!! 🌼🌼🌼✨

[@KillukaAnime]

Thanks Stan and Marco for this amazing useful content

[@wbandulonath5596]

What a great lession. Appriciate highly.

[@slewp]

I love Marco

[@anhphan-bd7is]

I love Marco so much. I have learned a lot from him previously.

[@csarbaloa]

This is amazing, you're both amazing teachers

[@panyang_5544]

OH MY GHADDDDDD! My GODS please do more collab, love you both.

[@crivero720]

The best shading lesson I've ever taken

[@yusiuc5533]

I learned a lot from you two. thanks for bringing this wonderful lesson

[@aurorarain1265]

Excellent on all levels! You guys rock!

[@marcuswemyss1165]

Omg this is absolute GOLD thank you so much 🎉

[@WisegussIllustration]

This must be the best art video. Proko and Marco Bucci!

[@aceanon9413]

One of the greatest collabs of the century

[@user-fr8mf6ed2y]

Marco you ARE the man !!

[@Willyoart]

Yo..... i literally just got into this. The fact that it’s being a topic is crazy lol

[@shep4707]

Same :)

[@joshphp]

Amazing collaboration thank you!

[@artmosphereID]

this is crazy, thanks marco and proko

[@KennyGsca]

oh wow this was really great, I'm really keen to try this as soon as possible. so good.

[@inkstickart]

NEVER to good to go back to the basics, thanks for the break down!!!

[@jackwinterson9801]

Thankyou so so so so much for this. So many informative videos about how shadows work, but none that go over the order in which one begins to build shadows and highlights.

[@ayanpaul5958]

Absolutely loved it!!❤❤❤

[@riteshlohar2720]

Thanks for your guidance. You cover so many details.

[@BonzoDeAap]

Fantastic lesson, you two are great teachers!

[@brushonfire8800]

Great video! love to see marcos illustration style explained

[@kathvolk]

This whole video is awesome! Thank you.

[@karloatl]

this is the spin off I've been waiting for

[@UtubViewing]

wow this video is amazing! exactly what I was looking for thank you!

[@clintdona4586]

this is one of the most easy to understand videos on planes for my dumb little brain. I’ve been meaning to start learning shading and planes but I didn’t want to because all the details in other videos overwhelmed me. Thank you so much!