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Gesture Drawing

Dynamic Movement and Form

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The ultimate guide to learning how to capture action and dynamic movement in figure drawings. Gesture drawing is a vital step in developing drawing skills. It helps aspiring artists get more comfortable with studying the human body and depicting connections, curves, and movements. Instructor and best-selling author Michael Hampton shares...
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BOOK AUTHOR

Michael Hampton

PAGE COUNT

128 pages

TRIM SIZE

8 x 10in

COVER

Soft Cover- without flaps

ISBN

9798888142417

PUBLISH DATE

01/2025

  • PART 1: WHY, WHAT, AND HOW?
  • Why
  • Idea and Story
  • Body Language
  • Weight and Balance
  • What
  • Eight Parts
  • How
  • Movement
  • Proportion
  • PART 2: APPLICATION
  • Sixteen-line Approach
  • Wrapping Lines
  • Common Questions
  • Gesture of the Head, Hands and Feet
  • The Head
  • The Hands
  • The Feet
  • Center of gravity and About to Pose
  • PART 3: AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH
  • Gesture and the Frame
  • Light and Shadow
  • PART 4: CONCLUSION
  • Advice from the author
  • Bibliography