Bio

Michael Mattesi has been a professional production artist and instructor for
almost 20 years with clients including Pixar, Walt Disney Feature Animation
and Consumer Products, LeapFrog, Marvel Comics, Hasbro Toys, ABC, Microsoft,
Electronic Arts, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, SVA, Art Center, Beijing
University and many other schools.

He is married and has two wonderful daughters.  They live in Northern
California.  He has authored and illustrated the popular figure drawing books:
Force, Dynamic Drawing for Animators
Force, Character Design from Life Drawing.
And his personal sketchbook, Reportage 01.


Lectures and Workshops
Classes and lectures I have taught have ranged on all topics found in my two
books plus storyboarding, and design.  I have taught and lectured at
numerous art schools, animation companies and other organizations over the
last twenty years. Some of those locations are:

Electronic Arts                                                      Beijing
University
Pixar              
William Paterson University
Nickelodeon NY and CA                                    San Jose State
Art Center         
Entertainment Art Academy
The School of Visual Arts                                    Laguna College
of Art and Design
CAL State Fullerton

There are multiple packages that I provide to inspire your students.  They
could range from technical studies and how they relate to FORCE to more
philosophical discussions about the experience of drawing the model. Gallery
shows of the drawings from the books are also welcome. Email me with your
name and phone number.  We will call you to collaborate on a package that
will best fulfill your needs. Please email me here.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Mike Mattesi