Drawing Basics
Getting Started
Lines
Shapes
How Perspective Works
Intuitive Perspective
Bonus Content
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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.
You’ll discover why rectangles represent power, circles are friendly, and triangles feel dangerous as we explore the symbolism behind shapes and how they play a significant role in our art and emotional responses.
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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.
