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AnthanaterThey’re back!!Love this podcast so much! If you are an artist, this is the podcast for you. So glad these guys are back!
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JoeyRoman34We miss youCome back, please. I miss how calming Stan and Marshall are while I’m in my stressful job. I get calmed while I get instructed, two birds with one stone.
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QuizardoPlz come back!!!!!’Missing y’all. That’s all.
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ShaunMillionaireWow, I’m becoming endeared to these guysI love high intellect and deep insights. So much amazing content. I’ve been listening at 2x speed for half a day. My only complaint would be with Apple or the podcast app that doesn’t seem to let me play from the oldest podcast forward to the most recent. It’s even replayed a few episodes. They aren’t going in order, and that’s lame, but I’ve abandoned trying to manage them one by one.
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PaletteheadWide-ranging, wry discussions on life and artStan and Marshall bring out the most reassuring AND thought provoking points. And, often hilarious! The discussions embrace a wide range of the human creativity experience, which has me noting (and reading) books, authors, writers, and appreciating the conceptional, natural modes of all Creatives- some I had personally experienced, and others I’d never heard of. While I didn’t go to a fine arts school, (just graphic arts in trade school, just at the advent of computer typesetting) I kind of feel these guys are my Tribe! So glad I found them! PERFECT to listen to while prepping and making art! Cheers to them, and James Gurney for leading my attention to them! - Pat in New Hampshire, US
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lbuttonzLove the showListen to you guys a lot, love the podcast. That sound Stan made had me laughing hard. Also gave me the epiphany that I forgot in my older how good just silly humor can be.
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Natick TownThis is the best in the business!Actual TREASURE in each episode. And while some podcasters’ banter is boring and canned, Mr Prokopenko and Mr Vanderuff have an actual conversation which always leads somewhere. And WOW!, do these men know their field and teach well.
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dale_mooreMy favorite podcast. Even if there are too many podcasts. ;)I love listening to this podcast. I’ve been listening since it first started and Stan mentioned it. There’s always interesting topics, and the camaraderie between Stan and Marshall is great. Stan provides a great view as a younger guy around my age, while Marshall provides an incredible viewpoint from experience and wisdom grown from time. I can’t say enough good things about this show. So glad I found it, and started watching on YouTube!
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DAgamer1980Great InfoThese guys are fun to listen to. Great advice, funny and interesting.
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JohnTom1Great Conversations and Advice for ArtistsVery easy listening and the topics are perfect for up and coming arists
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Abby Rose HeartworksFreaking loved the latest episodeI have struggled with overthinking about how to create my artwork in the best way. I think Marshall is hitting it right on the nose and I totally relate with Stans realism struggle. Artwork needs to be so much more free than we let it be. Free doesn’t mean unskilled or unfeeling! Let’s go unlearn “doing it right” and learn what it means to “do what we love!” Thanks guys ❤️
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Fitz1229The Real DealThese two gentlemen know art inside and out and they’re very Funny guys as well...give it a listen you’ll learn much !!
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csiehGreat, but a gut punchWonderful advice on art school, please take it seriously! I did graduate with my BFA from an elite and expensive school with over $100k in student debt, and while I am finding good freelance work and my first publishing deal five years afterwards, the value of the school was not worth a fraction of what I paid. I never had enough credit room to even take a painting course and have been teaching myself that post-graduation. I really wish I had attended an atelier and self taught. Thanks for putting this info out there, guys! Save the innocent saps from misguided ideas of achievement.
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saddlebomb9Great for motivation as well as learningI am often recommending this podcast to other artists and designers. It's a great look at the field and how to make it as much as start it. That it is hosted by two familiar with teaching it makes the message easier to receive too.
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ArydielGreat listening for when you are “arting”Love these guys and the way they relate to one another. Nice and relaxed conversation that draws me in every time.
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SHGuy212Grinding alongThese are very nice people doing very helpful things for people like me and the other reviewers you see here.
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1985Goose1985Marshall is great source of art infoThe other guy on the podcast just kind of giggles and doesn’t add much to the topics.
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Fraaerasmus1254The Draftsmen Podcast FeedbackI’m a 65 year old guy who can’t draw a straight line. Since retiring from medical practice 2 years ago I’ve been trying to learn bookbinding and paper marbling. These have been from books and excellent YouTube videos and for paper marbling from in-person classes at San Francisco Center for the book. In addition, I’ve wanted to make some artist’s books and to do that I need some background and whatever skills I can grow in drawing, watercolor, painting and lithographs. But I have to learn to draw. I have been doing this by in-person classes (two, Covid intervened) then on-line via my art teacher, and then YouTube discovering Proko. I’ve purchased three of the Loomis books recommended by Stan and my art teacher and listening to this most excellent Podcast while binding books. I’m never going to be a professional artist. But I would eventually like to develop some skill that I would be satisfied with enough to share with friends and family. This Podcast is excellent for those wishing to develop into professional artists. But is also superb for those of us who simply wish to develop a satisfying skill. Please keep it up guys, I’m grateful.
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LaurelindGood information and entertaining interplay between hostsThe title says it all. Thanks, Stan and Marshall, for doing what you do.
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HapBulletproofQuestionThis podcast was very interesting and informative and I have ordered the “War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. However, don’t you think the female gender has a bit to say on the book gender? “The Artist Way” by Julia Cameron would be a good highlight of your next podcast. That is thanks to Marshall Vandruff coming up with a female inclusive book. I have ordered the book by Marshall and want to open the up a bit for all genders. The Draftsmen could be called The Draftswomen.
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belfalas84I love this podcastI am inspired and motivated by these guys. These are expert teachers sharing their wisdom. So good.
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Hshskr rbeksusvebMarshal told me toSo I did
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HappyColonialGoodGood
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madillicusWaiting For The Next Episode!I really enjoy listening to these two, they exhibit such great chemistry! Every aspiring artist young and old should listen to Draftsmen, even Batman should. They blend their sought-after industry experience into solid, real world advice, amazing the audience with their wit and wisdom. They really get to the heart of the career of the artist, the problems artists face, and how to solve them..they clear up a lot of BS. They are plugged into the vast network of talented, working artists all over the world. Can't say enough! Thank you, both, for such an enlightening podcast!
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This Paper ShipIf you listen to nothing else, listen to these guysI’ve listened to many great podcasts, but this is the first review I’ve ever felt compelled to write. Simply put, it’s incredibly inspirational to hear two learned, experiences professional artists riff on craft for a half hour. It’s helped me sharpen my focus on fundamentals and pick up creativity nuggets of wisdom here and there. Plus, Stan and Marshall have good rapport with each other and it makes for entertaining listening. Keep it up, guys!
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Chaucha LinkGreat JobThis is the only podcast I listen to, but the only reason I listen to it is because it is so great. I feel like I really really to Stan and Marshall, I wish I could meet them and talk to them. I have never given anything a review before but I did just for these guys because they deserve it.
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artninja3My Favorite Podcast!Every episode is packed with useful information. An invaluable resource for art students!
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Darth Tater69 Nash TNBest Art Podcast Out There!!!Love love love this podcast. Stan and Marshall always deliver on great information and insights into what it takes to be an excellent illustrator. A must listen for the hobbyist and professional alike. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Fantastic!!!
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morgoon creationsGreat podcast!This has some great info and conversation, and actually has made me realize why I am a certain way in certain subjects. Only listened to 4 or so but looking forward to hearing them all
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BushiookamiNever too oldI love this podcast! At 38 I’m just starting my art education and these guys have made such a difference.
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laguy81Taking ART to another levelI have watched Proko videos on YouTube off and on for a couple of years and recently discovered this podcast a few days ago and I’ve already listened to about half of them. I love the banter back and forth between Marshall and Stan. Even if you aren’t an artist, you can enjoy this show.
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SpacedevytAmazing teachersSo much information and it’s presented in such an amusing yet realistic way
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tedottI can’t wait for season2!!Season 2!!
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Channel Ten Zen10 out of 10Thank you Stan and Marshall for the great drawing tips :)
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Hadice in animation landLinks, 3rd voice, modestHi, I wanted to thank you all, especially Stan and Marshal. I also enjoy how a 3rd voice comes in and says great points Thanks for giving so much useful information while being modest and with sense of humor. Also thanks Marshal for putting all the links of recommended books in a webpage. Best regards -Hadis (TastyVis)
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Aayooyaa5 stars because you asked for itThis is really good...I wish I could give more stars
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CaffienatedBrushesGood adviceThese two artists provide great insight into the lives and philosophies of working professionals. It is nice to hear their opinions on a range of subjects. Certain episode topics, especially, I think are brave to discuss. Specifically the episode that rhymes with bugs!!!
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Everyone everybody foreverIt’s a good podcast, but...Marshall name-drops about 50 white men per episode and it wears me down. Are there no other artists you respect? Do non-white-man artists exist?
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Nestea55555The Other Side of Art SchoolOne of the fun things about art classes is sitting down with your art professors before, after, or before and after class to hear stories and get advice on craftsmanship, school, career, and life. This reminds me of that.
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PlaidklausFun art conversations!Such a great dynamic between these two.
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Colleen QInformative, Entertaining, Honest, Awesome!!!Fantastic conversations that are full of wisdom and applicable to any creative! The awkward fun and refreshing authenticity of Stan and Marshall’s dialogues puts me at ease and lifts my spirits. It’s a great podcast to wind down to, while also giving great food for thought.
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Yusei Fudo 5Love it!Marshall and Proko have such great chemistry, and so much knowledge. Not to mention Marshall’s sexy voice 😳.
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EyeSeeEweThank youI’ve listened to Draftsmen since episode one and have always enjoyed the conversation between two different but very likable personalities. But this last episode about imposter syndrome was filled with so much applicable information with humor and sincerity, I just had to to leave a 5 star review. Thank you Stan and Marshall!
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manman896WowThis is the best podcast I’ve ever seen and I like a lot of podcasts.
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JacksonPeevenAbsolutely BrilliantI never used Apple Podcasts once before this podcast. I never was interested in podcasts, but this is such a funny, simple, and most important, a well informed podcast for not just draftsmen and artists, but anyone interested in creative work. This podcast discusses topics and offers advice from two creative geniuses who both have tremendous experience in differing sections of the creative world, and this podcast offers a beautiful blend of their expertise. Absolutely brilliant.
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K.WebbGood art adviceThis is one of my favorite podcasts! They have a lot of art knowledge and advice for young artists seeking to break into the business.
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Andrew Joseph KeithProko is better than collegeI’ve learned more from Proko than I learned in college getting my Bachelors of Fine Arts. The podcast is great for me to see how successful artists and teachers think.
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knight_7Such an informative and eye opening podcast for beginner artistsI just want to start by saying that I’m giving the Draftsmen a 5 stars because it’s a must listen for beginner artists and not because Stan keeps commanding me to do so haha! Anyways yes! The draftsmen podcast, as far as I am concerned, is one of the must-listens for beginner artists or students who wish to dedicate themselves to making a living off art such as myself. Marshall Vandruff and Stan Prokopenko bring with them knowledge and experience which they share with us through topics and subjects that matter to artists. It is such an informative show that still manages to entertain and keep you engaged; which is mostly due to the two hosts! Also, personally, this podcast has introduced me to so many other artists, art events, workshops, studios, art learning facilities( like the Watts Atelier) and art related books that I was not exposed to before. They’ve informed me(I knew nothing before)and opened my eyes,so to speak, to a section(not the whole) of the “world of art”. Hopefully this podcast will continue for as long as possible! Thank you Stan and Marshall for creating this show, I truly appreciate this podcast; I’ve learned very much already just 14 episodes in!
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Ladybraven56Awesome For Aspiring Artists!This show gives me inspiration on the way to work. Sometimes I feel a little burnt out and the draftsmen podcast will help me reconnect with why I love drawing!
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