Life Drawing - Gestures

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Here are 10 sketches I created based on online photos of people posing. Being an online student, I couldn't draw from real models, but it turned out to be a valuable learning experience.

I intentionally chose diverse poses, incorporating twists and exaggerations, while following the C.I.S guide, which emphasizes using C, S, or I curves in drawings. I made sure to select images that offered a range of different postures.

In the drawing process, I started with a guiding line to capture the movement, then formed a bean shape to outline the torso. Adding curves extending from the bean, I crafted the legs, arms, and neck. Finally, I included a cranial circle as the foundation for the head, refining it into a mannequin-style representation.


For the finishing touches, I added shading to give depth, a simple grasp of the scene's lighting, and a rough representation of the muscle grouping.

I'm generally satisfied with my gestures, but there's room for improvement, especially in areas like exaggeration and head shape. I found it challenging to break away from fixed proportions, and I need to invest more effort into grasping the perspective of the head.



















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