Do shapes really have emotion? In this lesson, Mike Mattesi joins us to share his thoughts on shape emotion, what emotions specific shapes have, and why it’s such an important concept to understand.
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Art Stark
2mo
Not bad at all… but there is also this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wm9ti-gzLM
@clickbrick
2mo
So that's why everyone is scared of Waluigi! Very inspiring and interesting video.
Aura
4mo
This concept is definitely backed by science - look up the Kiki/bobo effect!
Josh Fiddler
5mo
@Mike Mattesi this made a lot of sense put this way. I also didn’t really connect with this idea. Really great stuff. But contextualizing the emotions we are ascribing helped. I suspect that there is also an important cultural component between cultures. Surely someone has looked at this. Anyone have any insights?
Nancy Yocom
1yr
Great video! Thanks for posting. So, angles create energy. That must mean the positive and negative spaces. Sure wish he spent a bit more time on them. Loved it. ❤️
Dylan Jasper
1yr
do we have to Master something before we can move on to another video lesson?🤔
I was watching your video lesson and I'm practicing drawing accurate proportions for 7 days straight, and I feel like I was making a small progress but I'm getting used to it. But, should I master matching the proportions first before I move on? or it is okay to move on to another video?
Any answers will be appreciated!❤️
J B
1yr
As both someone interested in art and also interested in psychology, this was a really interesting breakdown. I definitely understand this, very cool!
Zach Pipher
1yr
So i had a question. Recently I have been only having a lot of time for just the practice content. For someone who wants to get better at drawing, is just practicing the lessons for my only time in my schedule for practice going to help? Or should i alternate days where i draw something i see or something I like?
Chris Padilla
1yr
Loved this break down!
Josh Fiddler
1yr
My mentor! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Mon Barker
1yr
Great explanation - particularly how to rationalize the concept! I guess it becomes quite strategic in terms of how to build this into complex images where shapes and emotions can compete or aggregate to form different meanings.
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Founder of Proko, artist and teacher of drawing, painting, and anatomy. I try to make my lessons fun and ultra packed with information.
Author of Force drawing books. My focus is teaching how you can express yourself purely with line and gesture.