Hello there! For gesture drawing, it’s best to focus on the *action* of the pose rather than its structure. Like you did in your first drawing, there, you captured the movement using more fluid lines. In the second one, you leaned more into structure, which tends to stiffen the result. There are a few key things to keep in mind when doing gestures: First, capture the three main masses of the body: head, torso, and pelvis. For the torso and pelvis, you can think of a “bean” shape. This helps you visualize the compression and stretch of the body more clearly. Also, think in terms of “C”, “S”, and “I” curves, and how they connect. For example, you generally want to avoid stacking identical curves (like two “C” curves in the same direction on an arm). Instead, aim for a rhythm, curves that flow into each other and create a sense of movement. There are a lot of great resources on this. You can check out: - Proko - Michael Hampton. I think you can find some videos from him on Proko's channel. - The “Force” drawing approach (very popular in gesture drawing) Also, try studying how other artists approach gestures. If you find a style that clicks with you, stick with it for a while, analyze what they’re doing and apply it to your own process. Hope this helps!
