How to Draw People Quickly and Confidently!
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
You might think that gesture drawing is only for accomplished artists, in an atelier with a live, naked model…. Let’s reframe our thinking!
Gesture Drawing is a fun and fast way to improve your skills at drawing people. Using 1- and 2-minute poses from Ges Draw Party on YouTube, I’ll show you how to capture movement and energy in your sketches.
Messy, quick drawings are key to learning—don’t overthink it! Whether you’re urban sketching or practicing at home, gesture drawing helps you loosen up and build confidence.
In this video, I’ll share:
How to practice gesture drawing effectively..
Simple tools I use, like the HandBook Travel Journal, Derwent Inktense Pencil, and Pentel Aquash Waterbrush Pen.
Tips to make your practice sessions more enjoyable and less intimidating.
Grab your sketchbook, watch the video, and head over to Ges Draw Party on YouTube to practice. Embrace the wonkiness and enjoy the process!
👉 Materials used:
HandBook Travel Journal
Derwent Inktense Pencil
Pentel Aquash Waterbrush Pen
Resources mentioned:
- This is the video I used making today’s drawings.
