In this lesson, instructor Mike Mattesi will introduce you to the idea of templates and the different figure torsos used in FORCE drawing. You will learn to examine each pose and decide which type of torso to use while illustrating it. Mike will also cover how to write ideas for the figure and translate those into a drawing. After this lesson, you will develop the skills to draw from your internal dialogue when observing a pose.

This lesson belongs to Drawing with FORCE. In this 9-week course, author and instructor Mike Mattesi will introduce you to his FORCE drawing methodology. You will learn a figure drawing process rooted in the physics of motion. Mike will go step by step from setting up your drawing space to understanding gravity’s force on the figure. You will learn key elements such as applied force, rhythm, and the leading edge; from there, improve your understanding of the figure and effectively capture it on the page. Through this course, Mike will take drawing the figure beyond just observation and introduce it in a way that relies on physicality.

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