Gesture drawing focuses on capturing the essence and movement of a subject quickly before the moment passes. It is not meant to be a precise representation, but rather a way to depict the overall form through loose, quick lines that show weight and energy. Gesture drawings help practice capturing an object's movement and energy in a short time period without details, making them useful for warm-ups before more serious drawings.

1. Gesture Drawing

2. Gesture drawing can take the
fear out of drawing because
it is not meant to be a
precise and exact
representation of the object.
It is simply a way of
capturing the essence of a
scene.

3. Gesture drawing is basically capturing
the movement of the subject quickly
before the moment is gone.
Draw the subjects as simply as possible,
avoid any details and just lay down
quickly drawn lines to create form.
Draw both heavy and light lines. The
heaviest lines indicate areas of visual
weight or importance.

6. Gesture drawings
capture movement
and energy.

9. Gesture drawings are quick
sketches that capture the
essence of an object. They
are great for practice and
warm up prior to a serious
drawing.

12. Sometimes the drawings are so loose that you may not
recognize the object. But the form is still strong.

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20. Gesture Drawings
1. A model will pose in the center of the room.
2. You first drawings will be 1-2 minutes long
3. The time will decrease to 30 seconds with future poses.
4. Draw mass and form. Do not outline. Do not draw
details.
5. You must stand and move your elbow and/or wrist as
you draw.
6. Do not include details. Lines should be scribbled and
exciting.
7. Keep the activity fun and positive with an “I can do it!”
attitude.