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Tutorial: Gesture ImportanceArtist: John Thacker

Did you know that the gestural stage of your drawing is of critical importance to the final outcome? This early step can make a real difference between ending up with a static drawing versus a believable character that feels alive and appeals to the viewer. How can you achieve this? In this short tutorial, John Thacker takes you through some practical thoughts on the gestural stage of a character drawing, breaking down the process into five basic parts:

Line of action
Balance line
Rhythm
Skeletal structure
Internal flow
John discusses how to understand and use the flowing nature of the figure to your advantage, adding interest and dynamics to the character’s movement and guiding the viewer’s eyes around the image. John also covers the fascinating concept of asymmetry called “contrapposto”, a timeless artistic method used to create tension and interest within the figure.

What is it all about and how can you use it to make a character more engaging to the eye?
What is the C-S-I rule for gesture creation?
And what about animals – do the same rules apply?
Tune in to have these questions answered with examples of John’s beautiful drawings.

Description
Watch the Full Tip Video Tutorial HERE
Tutorial: Gesture ImportanceArtist: John Thacker

Did you know that the gestural stage of your drawing is of critical importance to the final outcome? This early step can make a real difference between ending up with a static drawing versus a believable character that feels alive and appeals to the viewer. How can you achieve this? In this short tutorial, John Thacker takes you through some practical thoughts on the gestural stage of a character drawing, breaking down the process into five basic parts:

Line of action
Balance line
Rhythm
Skeletal structure
Internal flow
John discusses how to understand and use the flowing nature of the figure to your advantage, adding interest and dynamics to the character’s movement and guiding the viewer’s eyes around the image. John also covers the fascinating concept of asymmetry called “contrapposto”, a timeless artistic method used to create tension and interest within the figure.

What is it all about and how can you use it to make a character more engaging to the eye?
What is the C-S-I rule for gesture creation?
And what about animals – do the same rules apply?
Tune in to have these questions answered with examples of John’s beautiful drawings.