Force: Character Design from Life Drawing
by Mike Mattesi
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Author: Mike MattesiEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-22
ISBN: 0240809939
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Focal Press
Book Reviews of Force: Character Design from Life Drawing
Book Review: Another Brilliant Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
First, let me say I was an ignorant padawon when it came to drawing (I am a beginner with only a couple of classes). I bought a book that caught my attention - Force - Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (even though I am not an animator). After a couple of reads - the force was finally with me! Very good book! You will learn a lot.
For M who says this book is bad for beginners, let me say the opposite. A beginner should grasp the ideas from this book (and the Force book) as he/she learns to draw. With these ideas floating around in the back of your mind as you learn to draw better, you will have a much deeper understanding of great concepts as you develop as a artist. I read these books and did not try to draw everything (the first few times through) or use them as a step by step guide. Instead, I read them to understand Michael's ideas. They opened my eyes to understanding everything I draw better.
Overall - A++. I hope to see more from Michael Mattesi. Good luck and may the Force be with you!
Summary of Force: Character Design from Life Drawing
Design creative characters inspired by real people. Let Mike Mattesi show you how to use life drawing to discover the poses, features and personalities which form the basis of character and then build, develop and 'PUSH' your drawings to new heights of dramatic and visual impact for believable characters audiences can relate to.Packed with color illustrations and photographs of the models who inspired them. With step-by-step explanation of how the characters were developed and exercises for you to sharpen your skills this is everything you need to bring your characters to life.
* Push your character designs to the next level with creative life drawing
* See how it's done; with photographs of models and the characters they inspired
* Unlock your imagination; put the theory into practice with detailed exercises to sharpen your skills
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