Feb. 25 – Drawing Skills: Gesture drawings

Today we took a break from the rigid rules of perspective and practiced some more free forms of drawing.  I introduced a technique called gesture drawing.  Gesture drawings are quick sketches that are concerned only with capturing form and movement.

We took turns doing gesture drawings of each other.  We started with 10 seconds, then 30 seconds, up to 1 and 2 minute sketches.

I saw some good work, but many of you also had trouble letting go of your urge to focus on details.

Afterwards, we went back to our perspective drawings.  The images and descriptions are due in your drop box by Friday, Feb. 28.