Video Library — Ctrl+Paint - Digital Painting Simplified

Practice Tools - Figure & Gesture DrawingFigure Practice Figure Drawing Practice Animal Drawing Practice Hands & Feet DrawingPractice Faces & Expression Drawing How to use these tools These tools are ideally suited for gesture drawing practice. Gesture drawings are works of art created in an extremely short amount of time, traditionally 30 seconds — and certainly no more than two mintues. Why bother with drawing something in a time period so frustratingly short? Gesture drawings are an excellent method of studying humans and animals in motion.They can help artists better understand the exertions of muscles, the effects of twisting on the body, and the natural range of motion in the joints.They help artists to place emphasis on movement, action, and direction, which can be overlooked during a long drawing. Regular gesture drawing can be a fantastic way to increase your artistic skill. Detailed Instructions Beyond gesture drawing There is an ever-growing wealth of tips in the Lessons & Tips session.