Proko Drawing Basics -

Every complex object in the universe—faces, cars, trees, mountains—is just a modified version of three basic forms.

The Exercise: Spend 15 minutes a day drawing these three forms from different angles. Do not move on until you can draw a cylinder lying down, standing up, and cut in half.

Within the "Proko Drawing Basics" curriculum, two specific exercises have become internet famous. proko drawing basics

The free YouTube videos are phenomenal (over 10 million views on some lessons). However, the Premium Course (available on Proko.com) offers specific advantages for the serious student:

If you are a hobbyist, the free videos are enough. If you want to be a professional concept artist, illustrator, or animator, the premium course pays for itself in the time you save. Every complex object in the universe—faces, cars, trees,

There are two ways to draw:

Proko’s Verdict: You need both. Use Construction to get the proportions right (the skeleton), then switch to Observation to tweak the contours (the skin). The Exercise: Spend 15 minutes a day drawing

Most beginners try to draw a "nose" or a "car." Proko says: Stop seeing objects. See lines, shapes, and values.

Master these 7 visual elements first:

Proko's Advice: Don't worry about color yet. Focus on Form and Value for the first 30 days.

The course is broken into bite-sized, progressive modules. Each contains a lecture, a demonstration, a homework assignment, and (in the premium version) a self-evaluation checklist.