Gesture Drawing and Anatomy

Sketches of gesture figure drawings and anatomy diagrams

Gesture drawing helps capture motion and energy in the human form. In this tutorial, you'll practice quick sketches and review anatomy basics to improve your figure drawing accuracy and flow.

Steps:

  1. Start with 30-second gesture sketches from reference photos.
  2. Work up to 1-minute and 5-minute poses to add detail.
  3. Study the skeletal and muscular structure of the human body.
  4. Draw simplified anatomical landmarks (rib cage, pelvis, limbs).
  5. Combine gesture with anatomy to create expressive, believable figures.

Video Tutorial

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