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Gesture Drawing: Dynamic Movement and Form

by Michael Hampton

A structured approach to gesture drawing

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A structured approach to gesture drawing

Michael Hampton’s guide makes gesture drawing—the study of action and movement in the human figure—its central subject. It breaks the practice into formal elements including line, rhythm, shape, and perspective, and sets out to clarify a process often approached through quick studies. Examples and exercises give the book a practical, instructional structure, connecting the observation of the body’s curves and relationships with their depiction on the page.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginning artists seeking an introduction to gesture and figure drawing.
  • Artists with some drawing experience who want to work on depicting movement and form.
  • Learners who prefer instruction supported by examples and exercises.

Themes

Gesture drawingFigure drawingMovement and formLine, rhythm, shape, and perspective

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Book overview

The ultimate guide to learning how to capture action and dynamic movement in figure drawings. A vital step in developing drawing skills, gesture drawing helps aspiring artists get more comfortable with studying the human body and learning how to depict its connections, curves, and movements. Noted drawing instructor and best-selling author Michael Hampton shares all the secrets for developing gesture and figure drawing skills.Geared towards the novice and experienced artist alike, this book aims to clarify and explain the ambiguous concept of gesture drawing. Pulling from formal principles of line, rhythm, shape, and perspective, Gesture Drawing slows down the often rapidly executed practice of gesture and clarifies each step. Featuring examples and a wide range of exercises, this book will help anyone become a stronger and more confident artist.
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