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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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Wesley
29d
in a hole you still think "why should I be here?"
Art Stark
7mo
Not bad at all… but there is also this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wm9ti-gzLM
@clickbrick
7mo
So that's why everyone is scared of Waluigi! Very inspiring and interesting video.
Aura
9mo
This concept is definitely backed by science - look up the Kiki/bobo effect!
Josh Fiddler
10mo
@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?
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10mo
There probably is but humanity is ubiquitous. It's amazing how we all go through similar events and understanding in our lives across the globe.
Nancy Yocom
2yr
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. ❤️
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10mo
Thanks Nancy.
Dylan Jasper
2yr
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
2yr
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.
Lolo
2yr
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 👍🏻
J B
2yr
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
2yr
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
2yr
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
2yr
Loved this break down!
Josh Fiddler
2yr
My mentor! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
JASON WILLIAMS
2yr
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
2yr
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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2yr
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.
