What is GESTURE DRAWING? There are so many different explanations, and this technique is so important to develop as an artist. In this class you will learn what gesture drawing is, you'll learn the techniques of gesture drawing, and you'll also learn how to use it to draw the figure or to draw anything.
Gesture Drawing is the key to a dynamic and expressive way of drawing. Learning to see the gesture in anything, and to be able to draw that gesture will help you to bring life into your work, and it will help you to unlock your own voice through drawing.
Gesture is at the heart of life drawing, figure drawing and is a powerful way to draw in general!
When I started out drawing, my figure drawings were terrible. They were flat, stiff and looked like boring figurines, not like actual people. I had the opportunity to learn about gesture drawing and learn the power of observation, and this completely transformed my drawing. It also transformed my learning path, and was the key to new opportunities in wok and in my life. Not only did I gain confidence in my drawing, but I gained confidence in myself because my work was a true expression.
So I wanted to share this powerful process with you and help you to achieve a way of drawing that is true to who you are, one that can express YOU as an artist, and is also a way of drawing that captures the look and feel of any subject with a profound insight.
This class is not just for artists; this class is not just for figure drawing students; this class is for anyone who wants to unlock their own creative voice and discover their unique drawing language.
Gesture drawing is often overlooked as a powerful way to learn how to draw, this technique is one of the best ways to tap into your own unique creativity and expression.
Gesture can kick start a natural and fluid drawing style, but it can also work as a method of artistic discovery through experimental and exploratory line work.
I am passionate about sharing this approach and I know from experience how it can transform your work, so I hope you join me in this class and learn how to tap into your own voice through drawing.
There are 5 drawing projects to work through and each one uses a specific drawing technique that will help you to expand your creative, drawing vocabulary. The projects build from one to the other over the course of the lessons, and by the final project you will get to use all the exercises in one final piece.
I'm here to give you feedback and answer any questions! So I hope you join me and start an exciting drawing journey today. 
See you in class :)

Gesture Drawing - The Key to Drawing Life

Introduction

What is Gesture Drawing?

Mark Making and Observation

Why Use This Technique

What Materials to Use for this Class

Setting Up for Drawing

Warm Ups

Project 1 - A Still Life

Project 2 - Drawing Directional Lines

Project 3 - Drawing with Scribbles

Project 4 -  Selective Scribbles

Project 5 - Drawing a Full Figure

How to See the Gesture in the Human Figure

Three Tips for Drawing a Timed Pose 

Final Thoughts - the power of gesture drawing

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How to do Gesture Drawing: Drawing Life

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