Gesturedrawing May 2026

Do a 1-minute gesture drawing. Then on a new page, do a 10-minute contour drawing. They are two different muscles. Your Challenge for the Week For the next 7 days, do not draw a "finished" figure.

Remember: The goal of gesture drawing is not to create a beautiful drawing. The goal is to feel the pose in your own spine. gesturedrawing

You cannot draw eyelashes in a 30-second pose. Gesture drawing (usually timed from 30 seconds to 2 minutes) forces you to prioritize. You learn to ask: What is the most important line here? If you miss the curve of the back, the face doesn't matter. Do a 1-minute gesture drawing

Go to Line of Action, Quickposes, or Croquis Cafe. Set the timer to 30 seconds per pose . Your Challenge for the Week For the next