Marshall and Stan give their thoughts about the book The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups.  Skull sketchbook samples - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/s4e2/notes Kim Jung Gi memorial sketchbook samples - https://www.proko.com/course-lesson/s4e2/notes MC Escher - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-mc-escher-hand-ball.jpg Heinrich Kley - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-heinrich-kley-all-nine-pins-are-down.jpg Proko lanyard - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/draftsmen-s4-e2-proko-lanyard ..read more

A lot of things in the art world have changed since the last time Marshall and I talked, perhaps nothing more so than AI art. More and more artists are wondering what this emerging technology means for them. That’s why, in this episode, Marshall and I will catch up and discuss the current landscape of AI art, its ethics, and potential uses. Btw, the same day that we recorded this episode, Steven Zapata released a video about his thoughts that has been passed around widely. His video instantly made our episode outdated! As you listen to this, keep in mind, at that point we had not yet heard Ste ..read more

A lot of things in the art world have changed since the last time Marshall and I talked, perhaps nothing more so than AI art. More and more artists are wondering what this emerging technology means for them. That’s why, in this episode, Marshall and I will catch up and discuss the current landscape of AI art, its ethics, and potential uses. Btw, the same day that we recorded this episode, Steven Zapata released a video about his thoughts that has been passed around widely. His video instantly made our episode outdated! As you listen to this, keep in mind, at that point we had not yet heard Ste ..read more

Stan and Marshall are here to address the many creative blocks posed in the last episode of Draftsmen, and provide long-awaited solutions. The two discuss ways to get over creative blocks, be they cultural, emotional, or otherwise. Learn how to recognize and grow past your limits and continue on your creative journey. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Kirsten Zirngibl - https://kirstenzirngibl.com/ Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore - https://amzn.to/3pWLtqG How to be More Creative by David D Edwards - https://amzn.to/3pWgCuu Jerry Mander - https://amzn.to/3GxG ..read more

Sometimes it can be difficult to get your creative juices flowing. Using two books, How to Be More Creative by David D. Edwards and Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore as touchstones, Stan and Marshall discuss some of the most common creative blockages, where they come from, and what impact they can have on artists. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): How to be More Creative by David D Edwards - https://amzn.to/2ZYYHdG Fishing for Elephants by Larry Moore - https://amzn.to/3y4xIu2 Scott Christensen - https://www.christensenstudio.com/ David S Pumpkins - https://www ..read more

Stan and Marshall take their long-awaited trip to the Getty Museum in Los Angeles! Hang out with the two as they walk through the museum, and later discuss art, museum-going etiquette, best options for museum buddies, and much more. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Cesar Santos - https://proko.com/251 Bouguereau A Young Girl Defending Herself against Love - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/bouguereau-draftsmen-s3e33.jpg Han Hoblein - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/holbein-draftsmen-s3e33.jpg Van Gogh’s Irises - https://static.proko.com/media/images/stan/van ..read more

Once upon a time, two podcasters, Stan and Marshall, sat down to discuss the complex art of storytelling, and how to do it right. The two chatted about what makes stories work, and the process, principles, and components that go into successful stories. The End. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Kristian’s Sketchy Van Podcast: https://linktr.ee/KristianNee Lost in Space - https://amzn.to/3xckcnz Peter Guber’s “Tell to Win” - https://amzn.to/3HKwYyv Storynomics by Robert McKee https://amzn.to/3HMCFfq Heavyweights movie -https://amzn.to/3nGLW0i My Father’s Dragon b ..read more

Stan and Marshall sit down with industry veterans Brian Murray and Dan Fraga to discuss the art of storyboarding! Brian and Dan reveal how they each got their start in the industry, the craft itself, and offer some tips on how prospective artists can get a leg up in this competitive business. The group also talks about how this advice applies to artists of all backgrounds and aspirations. Check out Brian’s work: Adobewan - https://adobewan.com/ Check out Dan’s work: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/fragaboom Twitter - https://twitter.com/fragaboom Instagram - https://ww ..read more

Stan and Marshall are here to answer some more of your pressing art-related questions from the last batch of voicemails ever. The two address topics like the importance of persistence, what to focus on after school, graphite versus charcoal, and the age-old conundrum surrounding the graceful acceptance of positive feedback. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed - https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081 Pomeroy Art Academy - https://www.pomeroyartacademy.com/ The Talent Code: Greatness isn’t born. It’s grown. - https://amzn.to ..read more

All good things must come to an end, and podcasts are no exception. The Draftsmen podcast is coming to a close-- but that doesn’t mean Stan and Marshall’s friendship is! The two reminisce over the laughs, deep discussions, and favorite moments they’ve had together over the course of the podcast. Then, they talk about the future and what new adventures and content that may be in store. Show Links (some contain affiliate links): John Cleese and Monty Python - https://amzn.to/3CAFqgV Robert McKee - https://mckeestory.com/ Michael Pollan - https://michaelpollan.com/ Leo Tolst ..read more