How to draw FORCE- Face FORCES

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After numerous requests, I approached the concept of FORCES in the face. This video is the beginning of a complex series of videos on how FORCES effect facial expression and thus, human emotion.

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How to draw FORCE- Multiple Figures

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Subscriber Sarah asked me through email if or how FORCE functions when it comes to multiple figures. This video shows you how it all works.  I use two different photos of two couples to present FORCE functioning amongst their figures.  At the videos end, I created my own couples’ pose from imagination using the principles taught while analyzing the photos.

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How to draw FORCE- FORCE Speed

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Using animation tactics, I present how the curved lines of FORCE are imbued with speed and how you can use this concept as you draw the line.

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How to draw FORCE- Camera Angles

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Perspective relates to the angle with which you perceive the world around you. This video covers two processes to create different angles through a panel of film frame. See how to handle this with global four point perspective and how to create it started with the frame.

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FORCE comes to Strathmore!

Hi everyone,

Sharing with you that I am working with Strathmore, the artist paper we all know and love by sharing four videos about FORCE to the artist community.  One new video is posted every Tuesday for four weeks in the month of May.  The first one went up last Tuesday.  Feel free to watch the videos and join into the forums!



http://www.strathmoreartiststudio.com/group/workshop-3-mike

How to draw FORCE- Andrew S-Joints and Planes

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This week we look at Andrew’s drawings and discuss joints in the figure.  Shape and the direction of the joint’s plane are the focuses to resolving the challenges found in the drawings.

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How to draw FORCE- Rhythm and Hierarchy

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It is important to understand rhythm and hierarchy.  This video discusses techniques on how to combine these powerful concepts.  Learn how to see top-level rhythms to more quickly evaluate the figure and allow you higher levels of accuracy relative to the functions of the pose. in this video is created and shared by  Marcus Ranum. www.ranum.com

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How to draw FORCE- Isaac A-The Road of Rhythm

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Rhythm is what connects the WHOLE body from a place of FORCE and reason.  This video presents analysis of numerous drawings relative to that road and also defines the exercise of drawing the body’s FORCES with as few lines as possible.

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How to draw FORCE- Foreshortening

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One of the greatest challenges in drawing is foreshortening.  This video shows three tricks that I use to define foreshortening in my work, all clearly explained so you can bring more depth to your work!

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How to draw FORCE- Chris S Stages of Form

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In this video of Chris’s work, I discuss the different stages that an artist can move through to understanding and drawing form. This preview video focuses on one phase and utilizing the TURNING EDGE.

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Drawing- Shape Mannequin-Immortals

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Inspired by the film IMMORTALS,  I discuss the power of shape to create more powerful poses and use a frame from the film to present the ideas.

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This week's FORCE preview video!

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During this video about Guillermo’s drawings I discuss intention behind drawing. It all comes down to what you are thinking as you are drawing.

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Drawing- FORCE Gesture

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This video presents a few common ways with which students are taught gesture drawing.  As analyze these ways and define why they do not work as well as FORCE.  The end of this video shows to figures drawn from imagination using FORCE and the lessons taught at the beginning of the video.

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Drawing- How to draw the turning edge

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Using one of the drawing from the FORCE books, I further explain the use of turning edge and other tricks to seeing form more clearly.

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Ralph McQuarrie passes on

One of the world's finest concept artists, Ralph McQuarrie, passed away at 82.  Ralph was the father behind the visuals we all have been affected by in the original Star Wars trilogy.  I was seven when the first Star Wars film, A New Hope was released in theaters. At that age I was a prime candidate for the infectious and unforgettable moments that burned into my mind not only great moments in film but a new way of observing the world.

I have chosen this painting of Ralph's because I had the opportunity to view the original in the Star Wars show in San Francisco in 1995 and it reminds me of Yoda's wisest of lines in Empire. Words I still live by today.

A sad farewell and a most gracious thank you to Ralph for inspiring me.

Drawing- How to draw Wolverine Faces

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Using Wolverine as a test subject,  this video uses the concepts found in the second book presenting proportions, FORCE shape and character.

Drawing- How to draw the back to neck Rhythm

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Connecting the back to neck is essential to drawing the human figure.   This video instructs what muscles to focus on along with the directional FORCES that create this ever important rhythm.

FORCE comes to AnimSchool.com!

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Drawing FORCE- Fish Designs

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The rumor behind drawing portfolios is that one of the most difficult subjects to successfully design are FISH!  This video takes on tow types of fish and discusses some processes to design to make them unique and fluid.

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Justin M Abstraction

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In this subscriber critique video, I cover a few abstract filters that you can use in drawing.  Also discussed is the importance of straight and curved lines along with structure in drawing.  There is a quick note about brushes in Photoshop relative to FORCE.

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Ronald Searle

I am a little embarrassed to say I just found out the Searle passed away at the very end of 2011.  I love his wit combined with style and draftsmanship.   If you don't know of his work check it out.  I attached an image to share with you a sense of his style.

Drawing- Rotation on Barbarian Torso

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I explore and discuss how to asses the rotation on this torqued torso presenting the use of FORCEFUL form. Rhythm, form and larger abstract principles are discussed. The reference in this video is created and shared by  Marcus Ranum. www.ranum.com

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FORCE in French!

Hi Everyone,

I came home last night to find a box from Focal with copies of the first and third FORCE books in French!!!  Check em out!  Thanks again everyone for your interest and desire to learn this invigorating process!


Mike

Drawing- Subscriber Critique-Eric S- Blue Collar

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I look at Eric’s work and discuss Blue Collar work ethics, shape, joints and more. These ideas are discussed across numerous drawings created by Eric.

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Drawing- Justin M Critique- FORCE Clean Up

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Drawing with FORCE can seem to be a messy endeavor so how does one use it during a clean up phase?  This video presents different processes for doing so.

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Drawing- FORCE Composition

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That’s right, FORCE can be used for more than drawing the figure and animals, it can also be used as a composition tool to create exciting and focused layouts!  This video presents numerous images from Lion King to Frank Frazetta’ s work to present how this idea is utilized!

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Drawing- Baby New Year

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Pertaining to the New Year, I create two designs of Baby New Year discussing shape, proportions and some of the struggles around drawing babies.

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Washington, NC drawing session!

I am in NC for the holidays and my brother-in-law Chris took me to a drawing session he attends that is located in Washington.  Here are some of the drawings from yesterday evening, taken on my IPhone.  I had a great time!  Thanks Alexandra for running the session and to Alexis, the model!  Also, I met Jill,  an instructor at East Carolina University that uses my FORCE books in her drawing class at the college!  It was a pleasure meeting everyone and drawing along side them!

drawing-Andrew S Horses

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With much practice, Andrew has achieved a high level of expertise when it comes to drawing horses. I examine these drawings, calling out the finer points of design and clarity of line.

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drawing-Lanteyah A Critique- Drawing head structures

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Lanteyah emailed asking how to prevent portrait drawings from flatness.  This video covers numerous solutions to this challenge. 

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Drawing-On Location 02

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This challenging subject is discussed in this video in terms of thought process and other tricks that tackle drawing on location.  Shapes and space are some topics covered.  Created on a Cintiq

Drawing FORCE Class starting this January!

Hi Everyone, I am starting a FORCE drawing class in January!  It has been awhile since I have run a drawing class that is open to the public. Quite frankly I have had a difficult time finding the right space and the right time to accomplish this.  Well, I have finally found a great space to run classes!   The class is limited to 15 spots.  If you are interested, please respond to this email.  All the class information is below. Figure Drawing with FORCE! Instructor: Mike Mattesi Mondays, 7-10pm 12 Weeks,   (Jan 9th-March 26th) Location: 254 shoreline hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941 Beginner to advanced students Materials: 18x24 SMOOTH Newsprint, Caran Dache or China marker or 6B-9B lead. 15 student maximum Cost: $550 This classed is based on the popular and inspiring brand of FORCE drawing books written by Michael.  Learn how to see, understand and draw FORCE with the use of line! During the twelve weeks of class we will be drawing from nude models.  Some exciting topics that will be covered in class are: ·      Line, and its meaning to the world of force. ·      How to translate the body’s volumes into dimensional movement. ·      Use lines of force to describe the surface of the figure’s energies.  ·      Shortcuts into the world of space. ·      Perspective, which includes one, two, three and four point perspective. Michael Mattesi has been contributing his skills as a professional production artist on many award-winning projects and has simultaneously been instructing FORCE drawing for the last twenty years. A brief client list includes Pixar, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Consumer Products, Marvel Comics, Hasbro Toys, ABC, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, DreamWorks/PDI, The School of Visual Arts, Peking University, Art Center, Nickelodeon and LeapFrog.  Michael’s students work in all fields of the industry and have themselves gained prestige for their abilities. Michael’s FORCE book series, now published in four languages, have sold thousands of copies and growing.  In May, the third FORCE book, FORCE Animal Drawing was released. Michael lives in northern California with his wife and two daughters.  Visit him at Drawingforce.com and connect with Michael on Facebook.