About This Site
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This site was created to make Jeff Hesser’s anatomical expertise more widely available to anyone working in fields that use the human figure. Examples may include:
- Game Development
- Animation
- Illustration
- Fine Art
- Special Effects
- Medical illustration
- Illustration for legal use
Jeff Hesser is widely recognized as an expert in figure sculpture and human anatomy. He uses digital and traditional methods in both his own work and his teaching. Jeff’s unique ability to organize complex anatomical information into schematic models helps students internalize the form and dynamic movement of the human body. For many years, he has fostered the development of students at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and the New York Academy of Art (NYAA). Jeff’s expertise allows him to model characters that maximize realism while conforming to design requirements. He is now bringing this expertise to industries in which the ability to create realistic 3D models is paramount.
WORKSHOPS & CONSULTING
“I have have had many of Jeff’s students in my classes over the years. It is always a joy and often a relief to find out they have been working with Jeff. They have an intimate knowledge of the figure and more than that a passion for learning and excellence.”
-Jon Foster, Award Winning Illustrator
“In addition to his thoughtfulness and skill as an artist and articulateness as a teacher, Jeff’s anatomical understanding surpasses the collected knowledge of all the artistic anatomy books I’ve ever read. It was a pleasure having him share his expertise with the artists in Turbine’s creative studio. I’m looking forward to having him back for more classes.”
-Todd Demelle, Director of the Creative Studio, Turbine, Inc.
Jeff can bring his knowledge directly to your company by teaching a workshop or serving as a consultant. Based on the needs of your company, Jeff can provide either traditionally or digitally based workshops. These workshops can address specific needs of the artists at your company, or provide a more general experience to spark your employees’ creativity and add excitement to your company’s culture. You can work with Jeff to design a workshop to fit your specific needs or draw from one of the many subjects he has covered in previous workshops. Examples include:
- 3D Anatomy: Moving From the Real to the Digital
- Kinetic Anatomy
- Form and Movement in the Human Body
- The Human Head
- Hands and Feet
- The Anatomy of Facial Expression
- Anatomical Drawing
- Relief Sculpture
- Bozzetti: Quick Sketches in Clay
- Gesture Drawing