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How to Draw Dynamic Shapes – FORCE Series Part 3
Mike Mattesi demonstrates how to draw dynamic shapes that create rhythm and appeal. He also gives us a little sketch tour of his old work that shows how he used dynamic shapes to capture FORCE.
Drawing Gestural Forms – FORCE Series Part 2
Learn how to use the FORCE sculpting line to define forms and volume in the figure. After learning about fluidity and rhythm in part 1, part 2 builds on top of it by focusing entirely on methods to show form. This is part 2 of 3 of Mike Mattesi’s FORCE series.
Two Art Nerds Talk About Anatomy – Stephen Bauman Sketch Tour Part 1
When I visited Stephen Bauman’s studio, he pulled out a pile of drawings and gave me a little tour of his work. In Part 1 of his Sketch Tour, Stephen and I nerd out about drawing anatomy. Enjoy!
Improving Line Quality and Rhythm – FORCE Series Part 1
This is part 1 of 3 of figure artist Mike Mattesi’s FORCE series. Mike teaches you the basics of FORCE and how to create more rhythm and fluidity in your drawings with beautiful line. Don’t miss the other 2 parts coming soon!
How to Use YOUR Pencil for Dynamic Life Drawing – Tim Gula Part 2
Tim Gula shows you how he sharpens his charcoal pencil and shows you how he uses it with some more figure quicksketch drawings from a live model. He also tells an inspiring story about his time learning under the master artist, Fred Fixler. This is part 2 of 3 life drawing videos with Tim Gula sketching the figure.
Gesture Quicksketch with Live Model – Tim Gula Part 1
Tim Gula draws several 2 minute gestures from a live model and explains how he uses the Reilly Method to capture the gesture of each pose. This is part 1 of 3 life drawing videos with Tim Gula sketching the figure.
Draw Using Reilly Rhythms
Tim Gula is one of the closest disciples of Frank Reilly alive today. I met up with Tim to watch him do some quicksketch using the Reilly Method.
Drawing Dynamic Figures – The FORCE Method
Pro artists Michael Mattesi and Diego Lucia teach you how to make your figures more dynamic. The author behind the Force Books is the guy to help you un-stiff your stiff poses.
Top 5 Drawing Mistakes
Here’s the top 5 drawing mistakes and how to fix them! After you watch it, let me know which mistakes you’re currently struggling with in the comments.
Top 5 Shading Mistakes
There are common mistakes beginner artists make when it comes to shading a drawing. After years and years of critiquing student artwork, I decided I wanted to help you out by compiling a list of the 5 worst offenders. These are fundamental issues that if you correct, will make you way better at shading (and drawing in general).
