FORCE Key Concepts Flashcards
What does FORCE drawing say about fear while drawing?
- You are the vehicle to this journey, so if you are closed and fearful, so is your work.
- Fear kills passion.
- Fear is the most detrimental attribute a student could have.
- Remember, in order to capture the humanity of the model, you will become unconcerned about your drawing. - Be aware of your experience and just stay present with the model.
What does “humanity and awe” entail as a key concept?
Why do we bother drawing a live human being in the first place?
As human beings, we can RELATE to a human model.
We can understand physically what the model is experiencing because we are extremely similar to him or her.
We understand that certain poses tell certain stories and represent emotions.
A slumped-over pose with a person’s hands covering their eyes usually depicts sadness.
A pose with arms stretched above the head, fists clenched, and chest pushed out means triumph.
Imagine Rocky Balboa reaching the top of the stairs at the end of his physical and emotional journey and then slumping his shoulders forward bending his head down into his hands, and rejoicing in his accomplishments.
We are so accustomed to what postures signify that we take for granted their universality.
How does this relate to the entertainment industry?
Everyone else who spends money on the entertainment industry is a human being! So what?
Well, other human beings are what you can most relate to, right?
A film about motionless, expressionless rocks will not move you in a heartfelt, entertaining manner.
Why are there so many films with animals representing people?
Many animal emotions are expressed using the same mannerisms and poses in which we humans express ours.
Theory: As an animal is not a specific human, more people can relate to the specific HUMAN emotions of the character without the need to see past the specifics of the character’s facade.
Sometimes tough subjects can be addressed since it involves a character one step removed.
We have in many ways humanized animals.
What is the fastest vehicle out of fear?
Listening to your internal dialogue.
Notice when and why you are indecisive or concerned.
Allow drawing to be about your experience and curiosity, not the final product.
YOU create the fear, so rid yourself of it!
