Improving Line Quality and Rhythm - FORCE Series Part 1

Summary by Krater

Mike Mattesi demonstrates how to draw the human figure using the concept of force, focusing on finding the leading edge and applied force in dynamic poses.

From the video

Answers: How do I draw the human figure using force?

• force drawing anatomy
• leading edge in figure drawing
• applied force in art
• rhythm and systems in drawing
• drawing dynamic poses

What it concludes

• Force is always inside the figure pushing outward, never the other way around.
• The leading edge of a pose is determined by the applied force pushing into each line.
• Understanding the forces and rhythm of the body creates more powerful and dramatic figure drawings.