Gesture DrawingIntroductionIn addition to an outline, objects have perceived mass and weight. Correctlyportraying mass gives drawings a three-dimensional feel.GesturedrawingGesture drawing is an important technique for developing the ability to drawfigures. Gesture drawings are rapidly executed drawings of mass and weightthat do not involve outlines or details. To draw in gesture, look only at theobject, not at the paper. As you move your eyes over the object,continuously and rapidly move your crayon over the paper. Linger over theareas with weight or mass. You may draw using short abbreviated strokes oryou use a continuous stroke never removing the crayon from the paper.Sparsely draw those areas on the object with little weight or mass.Initially,your drawings may appear childlike. After extended practice in gesturedrawing, you should perceive weight and mass realistically and with correctproportion.Figure 3-7 shows examples of practice gesture drawings.Figure 3-7.—Gesture drawing.3-10
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