SAW Friday Night Comics: Drawing Dancing with JS Wu

SAW Friday Night Comics: Drawing Dancing with JS Wu

I’m also interested in ugly poses. The kind of imperfect, non communicative but weirdness that is actually moving and being in a body.
— JS Wu

Episode Summary

Welcome to an enthralling episode where JS Wu leads us on a captivating journey of creative exploration. In this free workshop, we'll be immersing ourselves in the world of drawing movement and dance, guided by JS Wu's boundless expertise and passion.

JS Wu, a doctoral candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, is currently completing a dissertation titled "Inbetween Bodies: The Marked and Unmarked Subjects of Contemporary Animation." Her academic journey, rooted in her BA from the University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in English and Art Practice and minored in Creative Writing, forms the foundation of her extensive knowledge in the realm of animation and visual storytelling.

JS Wu is not only a scholar but also a versatile artist who passionately explores film, animation, comics, and various paper-based media. Her remarkable artistry extends to storyboarding, with her work being featured in Boots Riley's acclaimed film "Sorry to Bother You." Join us in this inspiring episode, where JS Wu's creative prowess and dedication will take you on a mesmerizing adventure through the world of art, dance, and comics. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this free drawing movement and dance workshop and unleash your inner artist!

Listen in for insights on:

  • Exploring "ugly poses" and capturing the essence of movement rather than focusing solely on fluid lines of action.

  • Infuse drawings with a sense of motion by employing techniques like motion lines, overlapping poses, and adopting loose gestural styles.

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