Gesture DrawingsAgenda:1)Explore the SHAPES that make up a human form and how to draw them.2)Practice drawing a figure (correct proportions and shapes.)

1) First with handout of figure2) Draw mannequin

3)Activity: Gesture Drawing1) The body in motion2) We will be doing QUICK, timed drawings that capture

the gesture (movement) of our models.

Next Activity: My Shadow and Me! Create a full figure selfie and shadow of yourself in action!

Gesture DrawingI Can…Study a pose, and draw what I seeUse basic shapes to draw a figureCreate gesture drawings using quick, loose gesturesPractice observing and drawing to improve my skills

What is a Gesture Drawing?A non-verbal communication – can be seen on the human figure, animals and even objects, a drawing used to study the human figure

Sometimes called an action drawing: the action a figure is performing

Limit looking at your paper as much as possible and use the whole page – DRAW BIG!

Use a continuous line and DO NOT ERASE if you make a mistake – JUST IGNORE IT!

Rembrandt Gesture Drawing, Preacher, 1644

Examples of Gesture Drawings from 17,000 B.C.

Lascaux Caves located in France

Focus on:SHAPE! SHAPE! SHAPE!: Focus on the shape of the model – not the fine details

Use your whole arm when drawing – don’t grip the pencil too tight

Remember, this is an exercise – have fun with it!

Keep in mind…

We are NOT couch potatoes…

so do not draw the model like one!

I am not a potato!

We have a torso and a pelvis!

TORSO

PELVIS

Gesture DrawingStart with Basic Shapes…HeadNeckBodyArms/HandLegs/Feet

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