ABSTRACT

The newest book in Michael Mattesi’s Force Drawing series takes movement to the next level. Force: Drawing Human Anatomy, explores the different facets of motion and the human body. As opposed to the memorization technique, Mattesi stresses the function of each body part and how gravity relative to different poses affects the aesthetics and form of muscle. The chapters are divided by the different parts of the body, thus allowing the reader to concentrate on mastery one body part at a time. Color coded images detail each muscle and their different angles. Special consideration is given to anatomy for animation, allowing the reader to create a character that is anatomically accurate in both stillness and motion.

Key Features

  • Detailed visual instruction includes colourful, step-by-step diagrams that allow you to easily follow the construction of an anatomically correct figure.
  • Clearly organized and color coded per regions of the body's anatomy, a clarity of design for better reader understanding.
  • Learn how anatomy is drawn and defined by the function of a pose.
  • Visit the companion website for drawing demonstrations and further resources on anatomy.

chapter 1|22 pages

The Power of FORCE

chapter 2|14 pages

Mass and FORCEFUL Form

chapter 3|18 pages

FORCE Shape

chapter 4|10 pages

The Skeleton: Framework for the Figure

chapter 5|6 pages

How This Book Functions

chapter 6|40 pages

Head, Neck, Upper Back

chapter 7|32 pages

Chest, Shoulders, Blades

chapter 8|44 pages

Arms, Hands

chapter 9|26 pages

Abs, Obliques, Serratus Lats

chapter 10|28 pages

Pelvis, TFL, Glutes

chapter 11|34 pages

Thighs, Hamstrings

chapter 12|30 pages

Knees, Calves, Feet

chapter 13|2 pages

Closing Thoughts