| Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators, Second Edition |  | Manufacturer: Focal Press
Category: Digital Book Service
Buy New: $5.19
Avg. Customer Rating:  19 reviews
Format: Amazon Upgrade
Media: Digital
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 248
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.6
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.018
ASIN: B000MV84TG
Publication Date: September 8, 2006
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Download Description
Prepare to experience a brand new thought process on the drawing of life and the expression of energy. This important concept is also the least talked about subject in figure drawing classes today. Artist Michael Mattesi is your guide on an exciting and provocative journey through multiple methods of thinking using easy to understand critiques of dynamic drawings. Learn to approach drawing through Michael
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 after all the GREAT reviews I am surprised BUT I did NOT like it August 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
MANY great reviews had me taking a chance and ordering this book. If you are at a beginner level with line drawing and the quality of line--then it is a good buy.Many teachers do not stress these force lines. I guess I was lucky as mine did (years ago in the 70's)In this book, he stresses force lines of figure drawing and the quality of the line (light touch, dark, heavy) as a way to show the force in a figure--therefore, adding a new dimension to your flat looking drawings IF you always use the same pressure on the pencil as your method. Or IF you draw tight and are afraid to loosen up and let the pencil flow on the paper along force lines until you have the figure. It really didn't help me at ALL, as I learned figure drawing this way. There are many of his and student drawings, and that's fine, but in all fairness and honesty--it didn't help me. I was disappointed in all the glowing reviews?!
 Inspiring Read May 27, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although I have not read through the whole book, it has some great info and has renewed my interest in drawing the human form.
 The best I have found March 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just finished reading this book the first time through, and it's great. All of the other reviews are spot on. It does help to have some knowledge of anatomy, but if you don't, you can still learn from this book, and it will make learning anatomy more fun. It has lots of great full page drawings too. I've noticed improvements in my skills, and look forward to going through it again in the future.
Required reading for animators studying figure drawing February 6, 2008
I've added this book to my required book list for Figure Drawing for Animation. Great book, and very helpful to my students. I see a marked improvement in ability within reading just the first chapter.
Animator January 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for Xmas for my son's girlfriend. Both my son and his girlfriend are Animation students at San Jose State University. They have to draw constantly. I mean CONSTANTLY. She said that this is a terrific book. This is coming from an Animation student and you cannot get better feedback than that. Highly recommend this book.
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