Drawing and Shading Complex Forms from Imagination - Steven Zapata

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  • @ProkoTV
    @ProkoTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Thank you Steven! Be sure to check out his TH-cam channel for more tutorials and demos - th-cam.com/users/StevenZapataArt

    • @hi.241
      @hi.241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Helo

    • @humandog3240
      @humandog3240 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Proko, in your portrait drawing fundamentals video on lips you said something about how you plan on covering facial expressions, do you still plan on covering that?

    • @henrythegreatamerican8136
      @henrythegreatamerican8136 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      When I first saw the image I thought it was his symbolic way of showing the terrible Thanksgiving Turkey his family cooked.

    • @briggsmalcolm1102
      @briggsmalcolm1102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You all prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know of a tool to get back into an instagram account??
      I was stupid lost my login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me

    • @seanjohn467
      @seanjohn467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Briggs Malcolm instablaster :)

  • @PrincipledEnt
    @PrincipledEnt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    *_"This comes down to your taste, but just make sure your taste is for stuff that looks awesome!!"_*
    -Steven Zapata

  • @danielrko9895
    @danielrko9895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    if this is the demo I can't even imagine what sort of godly knowledge would be in the paid course

    • @orxa88
      @orxa88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Go check out his yt page, its amazing

    • @telmenamar9499
      @telmenamar9499 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Were you paid to say this?

  • @rhime7177
    @rhime7177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    This must be the guy the devil commissioned for designing hell.

    • @exyj
      @exyj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He's been illustrating Milton's Paradise Lost for a while now so if you check his social media/website you'll see how on point this comment is haha.

    • @Lilliathi
      @Lilliathi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Hell is designed by an amateur furry artist. That's who I'd pick if I were the devil.

    • @StevenZapataArt
      @StevenZapataArt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      You've made me very happy.

    • @TETRISoner
      @TETRISoner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Respect for everything, but I think, hell was designed by H.R. Giger.

    • @nohc4
      @nohc4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yes!!

  • @purawastaken
    @purawastaken 4 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    Holy Molly this vid is fresh

  • @ninjason57
    @ninjason57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    This is definitely my favorite one. Those highlight lines he puts with the tiny eraser is a great technique.

    • @te9591
      @te9591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Specularity can really add dimension to an art piece. Another eraser i liked outside of the kneaded eraser I've liked the guitar pick eraser.

    • @TheVanillatech
      @TheVanillatech ปีที่แล้ว

      Small mechanical eraser is great for cutting a white line through shade. Chisel the eraser end with a scalpel first.

  • @darasto2023
    @darasto2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    nice, Proko going for he best art channel on youtube I see.

  • @MM-Iconoclast
    @MM-Iconoclast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This guy gives meaning to the word virtuoso. He's also amazingly articulate. So impressive.

  • @diabolicalfox
    @diabolicalfox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    Me: doesn't even know how to shade basic forms
    Also me: Imma watch a video about doing it from imagination

    • @arminosas
      @arminosas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *HANDS and FEET*

    • @carliiuxiiz
      @carliiuxiiz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      HAHAHAH

  • @himesightcreativestudios3490
    @himesightcreativestudios3490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I just watched this video and as an artist myself, I appreciated the time that you took to ensure that your vocal communication was clear, concise, and detailed. As you are aware, your art is astoundingly enticing and I thank you for sharing. I find it inspirational.

  • @MaiHead92
    @MaiHead92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive been an artist for years now but I still couldn't teach anyone for my life. I do draw by nature, but taking my process and dissecting it into pieces of information for others to use is something I can't do. Whenever anybody asks me to teach them how to draw and render things out, all I can say is "uhmm..just draw it? lol", and I feel so dumb. Stephen does a very good job in articulating his process, making it very easy for students to learn. Great video as usual!

  • @zenbrandon
    @zenbrandon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes! He's one of my favorite artists!!!

  • @hponethetkhaing6409
    @hponethetkhaing6409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally!! Steve has come

  • @MaxMustermann-xq6ob
    @MaxMustermann-xq6ob ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It really looks like a nightmarish fusion of human and bird. Despite being a fantasy creature, the anatomy seems correct in terms of musculature and build. Really excellent!

  • @guywithapencil
    @guywithapencil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    More Proko is always a gift! Loving how much content is being put out. This one is definitely one I've been needing.

  • @BTT16
    @BTT16 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Yes!!! I'm really glad you uploaded this video with Steven. I do similar creature design and concept art, especially in traditional mediums, and I'm still trying to somehow make a career out of it.

  • @weijunzhang6418
    @weijunzhang6418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this demystified some of the value steps in just seeing it play out. ty

  • @esperthebard
    @esperthebard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellence. Definitely will rewatch this.

  • @ClutchGen
    @ClutchGen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Steven knocked this one out of the park -- thanks!

  • @robbielu22
    @robbielu22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    really liked how you pointed out all the materials FANTASTIC!

  • @taylorMFilms
    @taylorMFilms ปีที่แล้ว

    not only is this a supberb drawing, the explanation and instructional clearity and language is equally superb.

  • @drawpower55
    @drawpower55 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice vid. The less you become dependent on references, the faster you can draw, over time. Learning the proper shapes to create form is a worthwhile investment.

  • @bmxt939
    @bmxt939 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a super noob in drawing this makes me super jealous and inspired. This guy is a beast.

  • @bambledaczymbledek
    @bambledaczymbledek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Brilliant lesson-articulate and direct. You are a gifted teacher as well, it seems.

  • @rolandboo123
    @rolandboo123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr Zapata in the big leagues!!

  • @niceone7199
    @niceone7199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing Stephen! And thank you for the thorough walkthrough. I need to watch it ten more times to really get every explanation, so lucky, TH-cam has that save-button :)

  • @danielmosonyi
    @danielmosonyi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just cannot get over it how fucking good this is. I have tried to draw the head and mine looks amazing too but when I came back to rewatch the vid I was stunned how much better this is.

  • @curtistaylor832
    @curtistaylor832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Steven explained the process very well. Great job!

  • @DingbatToast
    @DingbatToast 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    not only an amazing artist but also an amazing teacher

  • @readywhen
    @readywhen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's difficult to compress basically a whole skill into a 20 minute tutorial, but this is about as good as it gets!

  • @audleycampbell8128
    @audleycampbell8128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How?how can anyone dislike this video,so very informative

  • @benmccrea1981
    @benmccrea1981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! Steven is a fantastic teacher, and I love how he pulled in the info from Proko's previous video w/ Dorian Iten.

  • @rosumparat
    @rosumparat ปีที่แล้ว

    This is insanely sick!!!

  • @improvementTime10.3.17
    @improvementTime10.3.17 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    6:44 so long as shadow shapes are darke than anything else it should maintain clear ready
    6:55 placing shadow shapes
    9:25 most important is dark halftones adjacent to shadow shapes

  • @mellissabushby2712
    @mellissabushby2712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This is awesome.

  • @indoor-adventurer
    @indoor-adventurer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it would be a dream podcast to hear Marshall & Steven have a conversation

  • @Trowa71
    @Trowa71 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've done this type of sketching since I was small, I just love doing off the dome creatures and shading bone/muscle/teeth/claws.

  • @niclasbagenheim7181
    @niclasbagenheim7181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome and humbling! Clearly something to be inspired by!

  • @mercurialshift5793
    @mercurialshift5793 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this chicken duck woman thing.

  • @axh50268
    @axh50268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video Steven and Proko! Thank you for sharing!

  • @redflag2508
    @redflag2508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such amazing work. Totally had me with “dastardly...”

  • @DennisCNolasco
    @DennisCNolasco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm digging these new videos about drawing from imagination Proko!

  • @Uhrensohn6669
    @Uhrensohn6669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so........I don't find words.
    Just amazing.😲

  • @morenofranco9235
    @morenofranco9235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Exquisite, Steven. Almost my style of drawing. Thank you.

  • @mikekloepfer7424
    @mikekloepfer7424 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks Steven, and thanks Stan for featuring Steven.
    A light bulb went off when you were explaining how 'the most important part of rendering forms will be the dark halftones adjacent to the shadow shapes.' That explained why - for me - the most exciting part of a tonal drawing is 'turning the form' from the Terminator up towards the light. If that is done well, the drawing reads well and is dynamic even before indicating the tone in the light areas.
    Thanks again, this is a great drawing and an awesome bit of instruction and advice. :)

  • @NA0S90
    @NA0S90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!!!

  • @santoshr2984
    @santoshr2984 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn !!!! .... thats stunning

  • @notsogood6025
    @notsogood6025 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Steven Zapata: "Texture is most noticeable near the terminator."
    Me: "Many things are noticeable near the terminator."
    Terminator: "Draw with me if you want to live."

    • @arminosas
      @arminosas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trouble with creativity? Create an art piece with a literal terminator looking at textures teaching a young padawan about them

  • @tokyopp
    @tokyopp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your art is the best i have ever seen on TH-cam and pretty much anywhere, just epic, amazing!!!

  • @renovasquez5589
    @renovasquez5589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    such a great video! thank you Steven for the amazing insight.

  • @vincehuang3344
    @vincehuang3344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love how this video taught, appreciate

  • @maan7715
    @maan7715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh wow my kind of creature designs!
    Reminds me of the stuff i used to draw in art school. With worse skills of course!
    These are mindblowing. Awesome vid!

  • @russellpratt
    @russellpratt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your help motivating (I want to draw every time I see a youtube recommending a new video of yours) & teaching me how to draw ( I have lots to learn & have learned lots:)) Your a modern day Messiah, God blessed you, thank you for sharing your gift!

  • @MarysZenDoodleArt
    @MarysZenDoodleArt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome demonstration and drawing ...thanks for sharing ❤️😊

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That came out so so well

  • @lainasketches6711
    @lainasketches6711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this was incredible and thorough but succinct

  • @Qhennf
    @Qhennf ปีที่แล้ว

    It's beautiful!

  • @FunkeeDonkee
    @FunkeeDonkee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Steven!

  • @jraltwies
    @jraltwies 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned so much about why I get discouraged so early in my process. The way you broke this down fits perfect with my thought process. well done!

  • @sebastiansahlin4472
    @sebastiansahlin4472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Very inspirational, I should take my graphite drawing more seriously.

  • @lordofgraphite
    @lordofgraphite 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    incredible

  • @thejagman22
    @thejagman22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Absolutely amazing - imagine: We just watched that for free!
    Awesome.

  • @blahblahblahdeeblah
    @blahblahblahdeeblah ปีที่แล้ว

    This info is solid gold.

  • @IDK-bg6im
    @IDK-bg6im 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing vid

  • @adhdartist1994
    @adhdartist1994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just realized you sell art courses online. That was a revelation after years of seeing your channel

  • @captainalie9264
    @captainalie9264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video

  • @stefaniekarg-theartof
    @stefaniekarg-theartof 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really good explanation! Thank you! It was informative and fun to watch!

  • @iantucker4070
    @iantucker4070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb work!

  • @emperorstudy
    @emperorstudy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you! Very helpful.

  • @venkateshanujpawar405
    @venkateshanujpawar405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JUST WHAT I NEEDED

  • @MrCrabdragon
    @MrCrabdragon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible... Incredible....

  • @megazone2337
    @megazone2337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i must say this is more interesting than digital art.

  • @inkwellflood8276
    @inkwellflood8276 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this.

  • @bagoglass1
    @bagoglass1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Viva Zapata!

  • @gorgoth9320
    @gorgoth9320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This dude is f-ing sick! 🤘🏼🔥

  • @deibyalexander278
    @deibyalexander278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the best intro

  • @williamconcepcion4635
    @williamconcepcion4635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent drawing very good ideas and combinations the color nice Thanks you

  • @LoomingSmoke
    @LoomingSmoke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very insightful, Thanks proko!

  • @jonhand2197
    @jonhand2197 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was absolutely incredible.

  • @stuffystuff1661
    @stuffystuff1661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this guy is a beast omg

  • @romsawyer2694
    @romsawyer2694 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. That's a masterpiece!

  • @casualtmusic
    @casualtmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is SO good on SO many levels!

  • @colinredwood
    @colinredwood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is brilliant thank you

  • @siimkask14
    @siimkask14 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievably good

  • @max_mittler
    @max_mittler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steven is an amazing artist and a great teacher. Very well done

  • @MarcLaisneARTVenture
    @MarcLaisneARTVenture 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video. Thanks guys

  • @SC4RArt
    @SC4RArt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's really amazing, I Absolutely love it!!! Thank you for sharing. 👀👀

  • @nassimsina9021
    @nassimsina9021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video on this Channel, the things i learned here are gold, thank you man, well done ! very straight forward guide no academic bulllshit no waste of time, great vid.

  • @fjc8900
    @fjc8900 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great pc! Thanks for your video and advice

  • @David-Field.Stuff01
    @David-Field.Stuff01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning, terrifing work. Superb.

  • @Voltage343
    @Voltage343 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found this TH-cam Chanel really cool!

  • @nilluth
    @nilluth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    GORGEOUS WORK! Thanks for your tutorials

  • @jaimesaucedomarquez6111
    @jaimesaucedomarquez6111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    VIVA ZAPATA !!!

  • @greivinchaves6209
    @greivinchaves6209 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved how you make the subject interesting and fun! Great video,

  • @dorian3017
    @dorian3017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Thank you!

  • @delko000
    @delko000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is magnificent

  • @rossimorey2340
    @rossimorey2340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How cool of Proko to invite you to his channel. I've been watching you now since one week ago I'd subscribed to your channel. I think you're an extraordinary artist. I think Proko feels the same. He has hardly ever had any other artist on his channel. Tho when he does, they don't capture my attention the way your art does even though they're all great and I've benefit from listening and observing their creations. I love your art. Thanks for dedicating so much of your time doing what you love to satisfy my interest!

  • @juliokazuki5185
    @juliokazuki5185 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is a god

  • @zarkruzam3090
    @zarkruzam3090 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome talent!!

  • @tommead5948
    @tommead5948 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a subject matter I have always been really curious about, thankyou for posting this up! As an artist that primarily draws made up characters this was really useful :)