
Force: Animal Drawing
Animal locomotion and design concepts for animators
Michael D. Mattesi(Author)
Focal Press
1st Edition
Published on 5. May 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
222 pages
978-0-240-81435-3 (ISBN)
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Description
Many artists are unsure how to bridge the gap between the many basic 'how to draw' books and the more advanced ones dealing with the esoteric details of composition, perspective and anatomy. Force: Animal Drawing is the comprehensive guide to developing artistic animals that are creative, dynamic and anatomical, bridging the gap between foundational art and advanced techniques. Artists and animators alike all find animal inspiration when animating characters- be they human or inhuman. For a unique 'larger than life' character, readers will learn to apply the unique facets of animal movement, locomotion, expressions, facial features, physical build and personality to their traditional and digital art. Readers will also adapt key industry tricks and techniques to personify animal animations with key characteristics of a human's face. Explore the practical application of force theories and learn from today's leading character designers with the included artist interviews and an extended video tutorial via www.drawingforce.com.
Reviews / Votes
"I have been illustrating professionally for 15 years. I am self taught, meaning I rely upon books and advice from peers. I've always noticed there was some elusive thin that was usually missing from my figure drawings that made them less dynamic. Burne Hogarth's books were very helpful but they didn't teach me how to get into the Flow. How to them them Go Pow! This book gives you the direction to feel out these forces and shapes. I used to think that these things couldn't be taught. When Mr. Mattesi's lessons click in your brain, you are truly feeling this power. For me, as an animator, it makes all the difference in the world."--Brian Leblanc Praise for Previous Force Titles:" I have been illustrating professionally for 15 years. I am self taught, meaning I rely upon books and advice from peers. I've always noticed there was some elusive thinking or missing steps from my figure drawings that made them less dynamic. Burne Hogarth's books were very helpful but they didn't teach me how to get into the flow, how to the images Go Pow! This book gives you the direction to feel out these forces and shapes. I used to think that these things couldn't be taught. When Mr. Mattesi's lessons click in your brain, you are truly feeling this power. For me, as an animator, it makes all the difference in the world. " Brian Leblanc
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
150 s/w Zeichnungen, 50 farbige Abbildungen
150 Line drawings, black and white; 50 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-240-81435-3 (9780240814353)
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Person
Michael Mattesi has authored four FORCE books, published in numerous languages, utilized around the world to inspire and educate artists on the concept of FORCE. He has instructed FORCE Drawing for over twenty years and inspired thousands of artists.
Simultaneously, Michael has been contributing his skills as a professional artist on numerous award-winning projects in varied capacities and has collaborated with Pixar, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Consumer Products, Marvel Comics, Hasbro Toys, ABC, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, DreamWorks/PDI, Zynga, The School of Visual Arts, Beijing University, Art Center, Scuola Internazionale di Comics, San Jose State University, The Academy of Art University, Nickelodeon, LeapFrog and many others. Michael's students occupy all fields of the art industry and have themselves gained prestige for their abilities.
Michael lives in northern California with his wife and two daughters. Visit him at:
DrawingFORCE.com
and connect with Michael on Facebook at:
DrawingFORCE.com with Mike Mattesi
or email him directly:
mike@drawingforce.com
Simultaneously, Michael has been contributing his skills as a professional artist on numerous award-winning projects in varied capacities and has collaborated with Pixar, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Walt Disney Consumer Products, Marvel Comics, Hasbro Toys, ABC, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, DreamWorks/PDI, Zynga, The School of Visual Arts, Beijing University, Art Center, Scuola Internazionale di Comics, San Jose State University, The Academy of Art University, Nickelodeon, LeapFrog and many others. Michael's students occupy all fields of the art industry and have themselves gained prestige for their abilities.
Michael lives in northern California with his wife and two daughters. Visit him at:
DrawingFORCE.com
and connect with Michael on Facebook at:
DrawingFORCE.com with Mike Mattesi
or email him directly:
mike@drawingforce.com
Content
Foreward
Preface
Key Concepts
FORCE: Line is an ideal
Forceful shape
Chapter 01 The FORCE Animal Shape
Step One
Step Two
Step Three
Step Four
The Big Reveal!
Form
Chapter 02 Plantigrade Animals (Slow Land Animals)
Bears
Raccoons
Kangaroos
Rodents
Lizards
Primates
Chapter 03 Digitigrade Animals (Intermediate-speed Land Animals)
Dogs
Cats
Elephants
Birds
Chapter 04 Unguligrade Animals (Fast Land Animals)
Odd-toed Ungulates
Horses
Zebras
Rhinos
Even-toed Ungulates
Deer
Elk
Antelopes
Goats
Bulls
Griaffes
Chapter 05 Animal Design
the Law of Thirds
Preface
Key Concepts
FORCE: Line is an ideal
Forceful shape
Chapter 01 The FORCE Animal Shape
Step One
Step Two
Step Three
Step Four
The Big Reveal!
Form
Chapter 02 Plantigrade Animals (Slow Land Animals)
Bears
Raccoons
Kangaroos
Rodents
Lizards
Primates
Chapter 03 Digitigrade Animals (Intermediate-speed Land Animals)
Dogs
Cats
Elephants
Birds
Chapter 04 Unguligrade Animals (Fast Land Animals)
Odd-toed Ungulates
Horses
Zebras
Rhinos
Even-toed Ungulates
Deer
Elk
Antelopes
Goats
Bulls
Griaffes
Chapter 05 Animal Design
the Law of Thirds