Courses and Books
Draw a Box
A free, structured course that teaches you how to draw through understanding 3D form and spatial reasoning. Lessons cover boxes, cylinders, organic forms, and more — with exercises you can do alongside gesture practice.
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Drawing Books
Our curated collection of books, covering everything from the fundamentals of gesture drawing to advanced techniques.
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Articles
Timed Session Gesture Drawing Tutorial for Beginners: Techniques, Tips, and Exercises
Discover techniques and tips for capturing movement and the human form in your art, and get practice with a variety of gesture drawing exercises. Follow along with our online figure drawing tool for practicing, and take your gesture drawing to the next level.
Continue reading...What is Line of Action in Art and How to Use it in Your Drawings
Learn about the concept of line of action in art and how to use it to create dynamic and expressive drawings. Discover the role of line of action in capturing the essence of a subject, and get tips and exercises for incorporating it into your art practice..
Continue reading...How to Draw Animals — Gesture Drawing Guide for Animal Studies
Learn how to gesture draw animals with confidence. Covers shape simplification, finding the line of action, timed practice tips, and common mistakes to avoid when sketching birds, mammals, and more.
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