Working with the mentality, “if you’re having fun and enjoying the learning process, you learn better,” YouTube instructor with a classroom of 1M+, Stan Prokopenko is a must-follow for aspiring artists. Known for his command of light, form and realistic portraiture, Stan began his art instructional channel “Proko” in 2012 as a means to educate beyond his brick-and-mortar classroom. Infusing humor with classical technique, Stan crossed 55M+ views by year’s end, offering more personal glimpses into his life through Instagram and Twitter.