Proko Courses

Portrait Oil Painting Demo - Techniques and Live Commentary

Live portrait oil painting demonstration with expert commentary, Q&A, and insights on techniques, color studies, and mastering the sight-size method for realistic portraits.

• YouTube
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Organize Values in Portrait Drawing - Livestream Tutorial

Learn to organize values in portrait drawing with artist Dorian Iten. Break down complex images into simple value groups, enhance accuracy, and create more impactful artwork through practical demonstrations and expert techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Quicksketch Drawing Demonstration - Techniques and Concepts

Livestream demo on quicksketch drawing techniques, featuring artist Stephen Bauman. Learn essential skills, guidelines, and insights for efficient and effective sketching in various artistic contexts.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Steps to Draw Anything

Learn to draw anything with six steps: break down complex subjects, understand form and structure, improve shape design, and create dynamic artwork. Perfect for aspiring artists looking to enhance their skills.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

You're Using Reference Wrong - Here's How to Fix It

Explore digital sculpture techniques for creating realistic female figures, balancing reference use with imagination to enhance design and avoid common pitfalls in 3D modeling.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Photoshop Painting Tips for Digital Artists - Esben Rasmussen

Discover digital painting techniques in Photoshop with artist Esben Rasmussen. Learn to refine sketches, apply colors, create textures, and achieve a traditional look using various tools and methods.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Cross Hatch for Comics - David Finch

Learn cross hatching techniques for comics from pro artist David Finch. Discover line types, direction, and practice tips to enhance your comic art skills. Includes a demonstration with The Flash character.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Digital Painting Basics - Simple Forms to Complex Paintings

Learn digital painting basics, from workspace setup to complex techniques. Master non-destructive editing, texture brushes, and tool combinations to create unique artworks using simple forms.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Constructing and Shading the Foot - Anatomy Assignment

Comprehensive tutorial on drawing an anatomically correct foot, covering gesture, form, and shading techniques. Ideal for artists seeking to improve their foot anatomy skills.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Artists Transform Objects into Creatures - James Gurney Prokochallenge

James Gurney critiques and selects winners from artists who transformed everyday objects into imaginative creatures, offering insights on originality, storytelling, and artistic execution.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Composition and Drawing Techniques - Figure Drawing Sketch Tour Part 2

Explore figure drawing techniques, line quality, composition, and style with Stephen Bauman. Learn how multiple artists influence your drawing style and gain insights from analyzing old sketches.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Draw Dynamic Shapes - FORCE Series Part 3

Learn to create dynamic shapes for appealing drawings. Explore rhythm, curves, and lines to enhance figure drawing skills. Gain insights from Mike Mattesi's sketch tour and practical demonstrations.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improving Line Quality and Rhythm - FORCE Drawing Method Part 1

Learn to enhance line quality and rhythm in your drawings with Mike Mattesi's FORCE method. Discover techniques for creating fluid, dynamic figures and improve your overall artistic skills.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Study Anatomy Correctly - Construct the Body

Learn to construct anatomical forms, analyze layers, apply form hierarchy, and show 3D linearly and tonally. Improve your figure drawing skills through critique examples and expert guidance.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Do You Need an Art Mentor? - Advice from Professional Artists

Professional artists share insights on the value of mentorship in art, offering advice on finding and learning from mentors to accelerate artistic growth and career development.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video