Drawing a Stylized Portrait (NO SHADING)

I’ve got a new podcast in the works and I need to draw some cover art for it. In this first video I’ll be drawing my co-host (Marshall Vandruff) in a linear style with slightly exaggerated features.

Be sure to subscribe to my channel, but also look for the Draftsmen show on whatever service you use to listen to podcasts. Draftsmen will be out soon and you should listen to it whether you’re a student or pro. Marshall and I will talk about everything art. There will be laughing. There will be yelling. There might be crying. These episodes will be longer free-form discussions that will have our raw, salacious, uncensored opinions.

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CREDITS:

Credits

Editing - Charlie Nicholson, Sean Ramsey

Draftsmen Hosts - Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff
Draftsmen Production Assistance - Brandon Storer, Sean Ramsey, Kristian Nee, John Birchall
Draftsmen Editing - Charlie Nicholson

Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra

About Proko:
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.

[ProkoTV]

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[moderndayjames]

Marshall has a beautiful face that the world needs to see. Love the sketch :D

[amicableenmity]

I'm glad to see even a seasoned professional like you making mistakes but bearing through it. Don't get me wrong, it sucks when stuff like that happens but we can relate a lot better.

[juneru]

17:01 i recently noticed that the number 1 thing i see most artists get wrong are the eyes. from beginners to pros, it's a problem that transcends so many different styles, too. it's difficult to get the eyes aligned, spaced and sized properly from various angles, but they're the most important feature of the face to get right.

[huzzah]

This is easily my favourite art channel and I’ve only watched a few videos. I find it so easy to pick up concepts and techniques even if the video isn’t explicitly trying to teach about it.

[karinkay]

I'm glad you addressed the elephant in the room. You do look EXACTLY like Moriarty.

[serbarriston]

17:30 to 18:08 that is why you always take a fresh look at your work. Making little adjustments like that are honestly one of my favorite moments in the journey of each piece.
I like taking pictures of the work throughout the process. You can see the big difference the adjustments you make have on your work. I catch a lot of mistakes just walking around my house taking breaks from my drawing and looking at the smaller image on my phone.

[ArtistDavidUub]

Very Nice presentation, complete and with great information. Keep up the great work

[ScotCampbellwindowpainter]

I think it looks fantastic!!! A perfect blend of realism and caricature!

[theamericanaromantic]

18:15 Stan: "oh my god!!"

Every lefty: "first time?"

[Octoboobs]

'Proko artistically insulting Marshal for 19 minutes straight' the video lol
(my favorite one was 'i want it to look like Marshal but also cool')

[OnkelBermuda]

I love these casual low edit videos with you just drawing and commenting. Listened to this while drawing my cartoons

[Gluckgalerie]

It turned out so beautifully, the style is immediately felt!

[to.elsewhere]

Hi proko! I’ve been watching your videos for a while and it has helped me so much as an artist. I practice way more now days, I’m much more motivated, my YouTube channel and Instagram has been growing...etc. thank you so much for your amazing content!!

[cerealfede]

never drew a face somewhat similar to correct in my life, after this 20 min video, i've achieved what i'm 100% certain is the best face i drew im my life so far. thank you very much Stan!!!

[laylamcclendon]

The sketch is very appealing and just altogether great, I'm currently trying to become a better artist, and these videos have both inspired me and helped me with improving my skills in drawing so that I can become a professional artist one day in the future, it'll be a long journey but I'm getting there. Thank you Stan and keep up the great work! :)

[KenLives]

Interestingly enough, after watching so many vids of yours, I feel like this one is (educationally) one of my favorite. Thank you Proko. Keep it up!

[Shome]

Your podcasts are really helpul for people who can't afford to seek professional advice regarding art, like me. Thanks❤️

[eccentric_bilbo]

Damn, can't wait for podcast. Great job!

[millerico]

It's amazing other's render portraits with no likeness, and seemingly good proportions, and you capture likeness so well, I'm back to the woodshed...