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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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Nancy Yocom
1d
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
3d
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!❤️
Marcel
2d
Once you have caught up there will be plenty of time to repeat everything you've done so far - at least that's how I'm doing it.
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Lolo
2d
Im catching up as well. He says in the dynamic shapes lesson that we will always need to practice proportions and dynamic shapes. I need to work on them as well and and will continue doing so but I’m moving on with the course 👍🏻
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J B
16d
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
17d
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?
samkatz405
16d
Hello! In my experience it has helped to practice what I am learning through application. Taking the content and applying it to subject I care more about then sometimes re-watching and practicing the class content had been invaluable. Not sure if you are familiar with Draw-a-box, but they recommend a 50/50 split. 50% class stuff, 50% personal projects. Hope that helps!
Chris Padilla
17d
Loved this break down!
Josh Fiddler
18d
My mentor! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
JASON WILLIAMS
5d
Mike is a great teacher (and artist) and really knows his stuff. He is very skilled at using his knowledge and drawing prowess to explain topics in a clear, concise way.
Mon Barker
18d
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.
17d
Yes and the strategy and execution is different based on the style. Very simple cartoons are a lot more direct with shape language, while representational art is more subtle.
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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.
