http://ChrisOatley.com/proko/

Life Drawing expert Stan Prokopenko is here to discuss:

Why distractions are essential to finding your own unique, artistic voice.

...why speed feels like a waste of time.

...why being "self-taught" can be a problem.

...and how to avoid "The Beginner Style."

And finally, we wrap with the most common drawing mistakes (plus some fun fixes).

It's a fantastic episode and I can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Visit http://ChrisOatley.com/proko/ to join the conversation!

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I want to let you know that auditions for my next mentorship will open in just a couple of weeks.

“Brush To The Future” is a six-week Digital Painting Mentorship for Beginners.

I call it “Brush To The Future” because the goal of the course is to, well, time travel.

Nobody likes the newbie phase - when you have all these amazing ideas in your brain but you just can’t seem to get your hand to make the right marks.

"Brush To The Future" was created to help you blast past the awkward newbie phase and arrive at that future version of yourself - a painter who feels comfortable and confident working with the pro tools, and thinking with a professional perspective...

So if you’re new to Digital Painting or you know you need to spend some time intensely focused on the fundamental skills of observation, light & shadow, color and brush technique...

And you think I would be a good fit to guide you through that development, please go to:

http://OatleyAcademy.com/bttf/

...join the notification list and I’ll be in touch about the application process.'

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Share Your Most Productive Distractions!

Stan shared how vital “cross-training” can be for artists.

...blending ideas and techniques from other fields of study to help you become a more unique and focused artist.

What is one non-art practice that has made you a better artist or storyteller?

Tell us about it in the comments at http://ChrisOatley.com/proko/