Drawing Better ((install)) | Proko Basic

Always draw the "hidden" side of your shapes to ensure they are structurally sound.

If you can’t draw a box in perspective, you won't be able to draw a torso. Spend time on 1-point and 2-point perspective drills. How to Practice Effectively

Take a photo of your drawing, put it into a digital program (or use tracing paper), and draw the "correct" Proko version over your own to see exactly where your proportions went wrong. Proko Basic Drawing BETTER

Always include the "spine" or center line to indicate which way the torso is twisting. Use the "3D Brick" Method

The Bean is the heart of Proko’s figure drawing philosophy. If your Bean looks flat, your figures will look like cardboard. Always draw the "hidden" side of your shapes

💡 You don't get better at Proko by finishing the course; you get better by repeating the "boring" assignments until they become second nature. To help you get the most out of your next session, tell me: Are you focusing on figure drawing or portraiture ? What lesson are you currently working on? Are you drawing traditionally (pencil/paper) or digitally ?

Never touch the paper until you’ve "ghosted" the movement in the air multiple times. How to Practice Effectively Take a photo of

Spend half your time on Proko assignments and the other half drawing things you actually enjoy. This prevents burnout.

Don't spend a minute "petting" a circle. Aim to draw a complete, confident oval in under two seconds.