Using Gesture and Contour to Draw Anatomy

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In this video:

There is a lot more to figure drawing than just learning anatomy. In this video I explain how I approach drawing as an artistic expression, and share my thoughts about how you can develop your own voice in drawing through using techniques like Gesture Drawing and Contour drawing in order to make powerful and unique drawings
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Link to the pose:
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00:00 Introduction
02:46 Using the Drawing Process
04:36 Observation and Mark Making
05:31 Why I am Passionate about Teaching this Approach
06:10 You can Draw ANYTHING
07:06 This Approach is for EVERYONE
09:34 Finishing the Drawing