1. Does drawing a human figure have to be neat, detailed, and controlled? Descriptive Drawing Gesture Drawing VS.

2. Drawing with Gesture Gesture Drawing and why it is important: a quick method of drawing that represents a sense of shape, movement, and form using as few marks as possible. * Done Quickly * Very little details * Objects weight and mass *Expressive and suggestive line

3. TODAY’S OBJECTIVE We will create gesture line in a drawing that expresses shape, movement, and form of the human body in action! We will create gesture line in a drawing that expresses shape, movement, and form of the human body in action!

4. Gesture Drawing The Human Figure in ACTION Movement Form Shape VS.

5. Human Form in Action

6. Can you guess what movements these figures are making?

7. Let’s Try It! Step 1) Movement: Spine and Head position Step 1) Movement: Spine and Head position Step 2) Shape: Proportional shapes for the body core, legs, arms, etc. Step 2) Shape: Proportional shapes for the body core, legs, arms, etc. Step 3) Form: Light or Dark lines emphasizing volume, weight, and mass. Step 3) Form: Light or Dark lines emphasizing volume, weight, and mass.

8. Wrap-Up Question 1: What are some characteristics of gesture drawing? Question 1: What are some characteristics of gesture drawing? Question 2: Why is gesture drawing important to know and learn? Question 2: Why is gesture drawing important to know and learn? Question 3: How can you use this drawing outside of the classroom? Question 3: How can you use this drawing outside of the classroom?