How to Draw Like a Painter

Morgan Weistling returns for part 2 of our video where he draws and paints a portrait of Stan. While he’s working on Stan’s portrait you’ll get to hear his unique approach to creating art. You’ll learn how to merge the techniques of painter and draftsman together so you can draw as if you’re painting and vice versa.
Intro - 0:00
Drawing Stage 1 Placement - 3:16
Drawing Stage 2 Blocking in the Shadows - 5:31
Drawing Stage 3 Bring in More Light and Shadow - 7:56
Drawing Stage 4 The End - 9:47
Painting - 11:19
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Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Morgan Weistling (www.morganweistling.com/)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko (www.stanprokopenko.com), Sean Ramsey (www.peoplewhodrawstuff.com),
Production Assistance - Sean Ramsey, Kristian Nee (www.kristiannee.com/)
Editing - Andrew Vinogradsky (vimeo.com/andrewvino),Sean Ramsey
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Additional music by Epidemic Sound

[@marcobucci]

Merry Christmas to us!

[@danielarthur1566]

Merry christmas Marco

[@coins_png]

Thanks for being with us sir !

[@sanyogoo6017]

Yay marco 👍

[@Michael-hb8nq]

Can we have, Morgan Weistling , for Christmas again?

[@LoveBystroem]

Merry christmas

[@SeaSerpentLevi]

another video to make me think "internet is a gift we take as granted way too much" Thank you Proko for all the amazing work and Morgan for the amazing advice and demos

[@wileycom]

Even as a beginner this was totally comprehensible! For whatever reason I took to holding the charcoal like a brush but so many of the other Steps and Concepts that Morgan shares have been eye opening. If I can just apply these, I feel like I will be on the road towards my goal as a serious artist. Many thanks for this one! So inspiring!!🙏🏼

[@vishtem33]

Charcoal is a nice segue into brushwork, since it just plain works better once you use it brushily. Easy to snag it and break it in the paper when you revert to 'writing' style overly precise grip.

[@jasminecomer9436]

I affiliates held it like a brush but never thought to sharpen! This was super helpful to me too

[@sgl3163]

Its incredible that with only a few lines a likeness starts to emerge. That's just something special.

[@s-zz]

Morgan is so talented, one of the best modern day painters of our time.

[@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA943]

Skilled*

[@IGarrettI]

@@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA943 no dude. He was born knowing how to paint like this. All he had to do is learn how to hold a brush/s

[@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA943]

@@IGarrettI ahh... yes of course no hard work needed everything was handed to him by the Gods.

[@YTuseraL2694]

@@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA943 best and skilled.

[@sgl3163]

@@YTuseraL2694 Truth. Talent will get you half way there. It takes discipline to get the rest of the way!

[@Thesamurai1999]

There are so many different ways of drawing and painting that I'm just completely overwhelmed :-:

[@80sUnt]

Never give up, though. Fight through It!

[@user-mm9cj2pn9r]

Just pake a way and use it

[@ztoogemcducc6360]

Do what's fun

[@herzen9857]

But isn't that what's fun? To try everything and see which you like best? It's refreshing to try something new every time! You can do it

[@angieschaffer8233]

Don’t be overwhelmed. Just try them all and see which ones feel most natural to you. I’m completely confused by measurement systems like Loomis and my work always tends to look weird when I’ve attempted them because line work is not my bag. I tend to see in blocks of color and tone and negative shapes,, so that’s the way I create things.

[@GProArt]

An amazing talent! I'm honored to call him my best friend. Follow his advise! Information like this is so hard to come by. Nice job Stan and well done Morgan!

[@estel4president]

Greg is the guy that first told me to think of the brush as a piece of charcoal.

[@compoflask6262]

I hope you're having a good day too Greg

[@IGarrettI]

Skill*

[@facto222]

when ppl use *"talented"* like its a gift ,it makes the artist look like they had it easy ,but not everyone uses it in that context cos a lotta ppl think talent=skill ig

[@vicmonik]

@@facto222 tbh, talking about some people who don't speak english as a native language, i believe that some think that talented equals to skill. in my language, talent is skill and gift is talent. i'm not speaking for everyone as there are people who indeed means to say talent as a natural thing that you have since bday. (i hope i made myself clear)

[@kavalkahn]

The way he struck Stan's likeness in the canvas was impressive. I'd like to see more about him!

[@nerzenjaeger]

I love watching Morgan draw. You can see him instinctively use the Reilly rhythms. What a fantastic artist. Had the same teacher as Jeff Watts.

[@ProkoTV]

Let me know if you ever need me to model again, Morgan! Check out more of his work at www.morganweistling.com/

[@penhatchervivek6477]

We want him again❤️

[@estel4president]

That would be great Stan. You made a great model proven by the fact that the painting sold instantly. I see a series ahead of us.

[@armankianfar6058]

Hell Yeah! Bad Hombre! :)

[@carla7142]

Hope it happen again ASAP!

[@vishtem33]

it's nice when someone carefully explains something that is almost what you already do, and the difference is enough to make you think. Personally after drawing in this general manner for some time, I think there is one thing I'd add: canvas size matters, A4 is good, A3 is better. Important because IME a habit of drawing too small is something that naturally goes together with the too-precise 'writing' grip. Making it bigger helps expose flaws in the way you work out placement, shapes and proportion. Less technical.

[@KalinaVel0505]

You make a good point, thank you!

[@carterc4307]

Yes! I always have the problem of drawing too small, it annoys the hell out of me because sometimes I don't notice until the end and have to reframe the whole thing

[@jeromesasanecki3507]

As someone who struggles with color I can't express how helpful this was! Thank you

[@tabaldak5184]

It amazes me how one stroke of the brush can totally transform the feeling of a painting!

[@AnnaBerry590]

That reference photo of Stan makes him look a lot cooler than he normally does.

[@galaxy_mosaic3587]

oh yay. this is exactly the type of drawing I wanted to move towards. it is challenging bc I am so reliant on line. but I think this is really great. thank you

[@maxiepattie85]

Looking at ones "older stuff" not only helps me continue but lets you appreciate the progression. You are amazing brother!

[@casperthegm741]

As I make the transition from working with graphite to painting I find it so interesting how what is considered a "finished" varies so much. This has more of a rough look, while I've seen other artists show how they perfectly blend all the skin tones together seamlessly. I suppose there is no right or wrong on when you feel you've reached your own version of "finished." It's just a new world for me.

[@tatuco8]

That painting was so well done. Absolute master

[@michaelbarton5169]

Great video! And such a direct, confident, dependable approach! Thanks for the great tips!

[@iDanitho]

Absolutely amazing! What an artist

[@koljak9395]

Inspiring! This looks like the natural way to progress from drawing to painting that I've been looking for :D Also love the relaxed "adapt and make it work for you" attitude. Thanks a ton!

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand :::::

[@Thorrnn]

omg Morgan Weistling's paintings are SO gorgeous!!

[@Harigawa]

As a beginner artist....this is JAW DROPPING!!!

[@ed.uribe0742]

Morgan=Master artist Love his work

[@flickaJay]

What a treat, to watch and listen to something like this!

[@JackbenImbel2274]

This video, and the Draftsman video you did on James Gurney and his influences have really stepped up my game. Thanks Proko.

[@nean12350]

excellent excellent demo! I love the connection from drawing to painting and the use of the limited palette at first. Thank you!

[@tabaldak5184]

Phenomenal painting, beautifully rendered. Thank you for your time, sir.

[@spotoboy]

Best thing I've watched in.... wow! I must watch this again! Thank you Stan!

[@Lilasun]

Keeping the phrase: "vibrate that into your painting". This is awesome, thank you x

[@jennaln]

So much information packed in to a short video, and so clearly explained. I have had a lightbulb moment while watching Morgan work! It's given me some of the answers as to why I've struggled with (and avoided) painting for so long. The way I approach my drawing practice doesn't translate well to other mediums well, and being overwhelmed with colour. I've always wanted my drawings to look this way, but never quite figured out how to achieve this painterly quality. I'm over halfway there in how I already work, just some tweaks to how I think about drawing. Going away to adjust how I approach drawing first and then I'll revisit painting again!

[@veronicastern3187]

This video has pulled so many things together for me about drawing and painting…absolutely will be doing painting studies in the two recommended colors. Many thanks for sharing all of this knowledge!!!

[@satyanarayanmurthypothukuc3200]

The demonstration of sketching and painting along with excellent communication skills are awesome. Very useful video for serious art students.

[@ritawasley3042]

Fantastic video. Truly life-changing information in regard to drawing and painting. Thank you!!!!

[@jwray6150]

One of my favorite artist, thank you!

[@thereseserena4978]

This was the best Christmas present ever! To see Morgan painting is a dream come true! Thanks forever!

[@jargongirl]

Thank you for taking the time to present such enlightening videos!

[@zedharith6695]

Masterful Summary. Thank you Mr. Morgan Weistling and Proko for this video. Now I have the confidence to start my drawing.

[@dc-wp8oc]

Appreciate the thought-by-thought voice over. This is helpful.

[@dianamiguel4906]

Thank you so much Morgan!! Very clear and helpful!!!

[@5eun729]

Fantastic, just fantastic.

[@gabrielsyme4550]

Wonderful tecnique, beautiful result

[@miric6224]

Morgan. Good seeing you again. Learned a lot from you in the past.. hope to see more new lessons.

[@brendawillems4804]

Wauw 👏👌🏽 Thanks so much for this great lesson! Stunning painting 🔥👏

[@darioscomicschool1111]

6:55 Thank you so much that you are drawing without a projector. Even you get the nose a bit to long there...that is really refreshing. I am sure you will paint it in a correct way! Thank you so much! Thats the way I wanna do it!

[@conniehuffaCRE8]

Loved this. Thank you. I wish someone would have explained this in art school way back when. Your work is amazing and appears almost effortless, but there is so much measuring and comparing going on. Wow!

[@paolaferreira6043]

Thank you! I will try this

[@gabrielbalazs9310]

Love his work.

[@HalfWarrior]

Very informative and helpful to assess the observational thought process!

[@kalilavalezina]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Amazing work!

[@karimramezani953]

Hello, the trainings are happy and complete.bravo

[@davidbenasulin]

Very useful and enlightening video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@littleerichsenstudios2292]

Love your approach of drawing like you're painting. will try that! The German artist Felix Scheinberger calls his way of mixing drawing and painting "drainting". Although he is much more on the drawing side, nearly an urban sketching style. Love this Wild West Stan!

[@sprawkaart6443]

fantastic and so useful. Thanks so much for this lesson. Color has always been so confusing to me, seem like this way you presented is a portal that opens in the brain to start slowly understanding what colour is all about.

[@jsmith9213]

Fantastic everything. This is drawing and painting gold!!!!

[@tomremeny]

What a fantastic, helpful video! Honestly blown away! 😮

[@danielmusafia789]

Love this one! A really excellent and simple demonstration how to draw!

[@iconifyme]

Really loved this demo. Very well-explained.

[@jkell42]

Love the tear duct in the finished painting!

[@Lobstrique]

i feel enlightened. this is amazing :) the whole journey around this portrait is amazing!

[@jesuslovesyou2616]

Jesus Christ died for your sins please repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand :::::

[@oof4197]

such an amaizing and well explained advise, thank you!

[@bobbysands5385]

Badass painting! Drawing/shapes/values all completely nailed to a fine degree. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ProkoTV]

Glad you liked it!

[@gayesekula]

This is great! Thank you both!

[@julieismeok]

it's an interesting point with not using your knowledge until after you've worked from observation. My own teacher was always very flexible, and would challenge you to do the opposite of what your routine was, so that you never stagnated, so it's difficult to say what his true belief was, but i do remember him saying that we learn anatomy so we can place it as an exaggeration before we have the observational skills to see it. Then as we develop our eyes we tone it down to what actually happens.

[@salthcreative5540]

Recently been looking to move into more traditional mediums to supplement the digital stuff, and this looks like a really fun way to paint! Thanks for making this, definately going to be giving this method a bash!

[@gwenhutson]

Fantastic information. Thank you so much!!

[@giovannidigitalart]

excellent. Got a lot out of this demo. Thanks!

[@julianclaytonvanwyk9073]

xtremely helpfull... Very nice delivery . Humble an knowledgeable . Indpiring ti say th least . Thank u for your time an effort....

[@orus68]

Loved this. So helpful to my drawing. Then going to paint.

[@dilipjadhav6442]

Excellent! informative demonstration..... The Best!!"👌

[@cafecomjc.910]

Best video of Proko youtube channel Amazing! As an artist, this is one of the best lessons I have had! Thanks!

[@btsonlyzone5980]

This is amazing, love the way you explained this

[@user-pn7co1je9t]

teached me a lot, thanks indeed!

[@stratovolcano7813]

These are such good tips… thank you!!

[@sgl3163]

What a great video. That is something to cherish.

[@DeanFusaro]

I’ve watched this video so many times it’s soooo good

[@thelourdelovesyou777]

Thanks for sharing! Super insightful

[@ErnestoCCB]

Very enjoyable. Thanks a lot for sharing this!

[@justarandomtomato_]

Like the "6 steps to draw anything" video, this one is going to be a staple on many artists lives - mine included. One of those videos that enlighten you about something groundbreaking for your career in this field. Not Isaac Asimov, but definitely a Foundation! Thank you very, very much!

[@ArtisanBD]

you always amazing colour painting sir 👌❤️

[@yssimon9058]

I was searching for 'drawing painting integrated' to find out any integrated approach of drawing and painting, and found this video. What a wonderful video! :)

[@tjs9876]

I was finding oil painting so frustrating compared to watercolour and drawing but this really helped me realize it's not any different really

[@manic2180]

Masterful painting, excellent video.

[@nadynau.7467]

Excellent video.. Thanks for the great information!!

[@Brian_Grant]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@oilpainterly]

I don't usually leave comments but this one stunned me! It was so great...I learned so much from this 20 min vid! Thanks again Morgan and Proko! Btw , to you Morgan I've used Fred Fixler's and your technique of the tile method on my portraits and it works! Thank you!

[@ravineprojects]

Awesome, so many great tips in this!

[@KArtandCraft]

This is so fantastic work

[@steph8842]

Lol I love how he make it all sounds soooooo easy and his obvious massive talent is just a small component.

[@T0oXicSPiN]

Speechless !

[@noufs-fl2gx]

TY i really needed this

[@armankianfar6058]

Interesting approach to drawing and painting from a great artist!

[@r21167]

Oh wow! I'm at the point where I roughly understand the anatomy and the shapes of features, knowing the planes etc. But I was getting stuck on likeness and an abundance of construction and sketch lines.... This is just what I needed!

[@MaximillianHemmings]

Another great and helpful Proko presentation.

[@zebposada]

Best christmas ever❣️

[@tanquebailarin5817]

me encanta su dominio en la simplificacion tonal

[@soniclord0]

wonderful!

[@mdp5775]

I recently made the transition to draw like a painter. I’ll be taking up painting for the first time this year 🎨

[@colorist_tommy4247]

wonderfully narrated

[@henrycastle1]

❤️ Dear Sir, Thank you from, Oxfordshire uk