Proko Basic Drawing Better (Recent · 2025)

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

Fill one full sheet of paper with ovals of different sizes and tilts before every Proko lesson. Evolution of the "Bean" Proko Basic Drawing BETTER

Don't spend a minute "petting" a circle. Aim to draw a complete, confident oval in under two seconds. Spend half your time on Proko assignments and

Proko is widely considered the gold standard for online art education. While Stan Prokopenko’s "Drawing Basics" course is world-class, many students find themselves "stuck" or moving slowly through the material. To get better at the Proko basics, you must move beyond passive watching and embrace deliberate, structured practice. Evolution of the "Bean" Don't spend a minute

Every Bean must have one side that is compressed (pinched) and one side that is elongated (stretched).

Stop drawing with your wrist. Use your shoulder and the overhand grip to achieve the long, fluid lines Proko is known for.

Most students struggle with the Loomis Head or the Bean because their circles are wobbly.