Quickposes: pose generator for figure & gesture drawing practice
About
I realized while practicing gesture drawing that usually the model got stuck in my head.
So I figured, drawing poses using photos of interesting models and characters will be much more stimulating
With that in mind I put together a library of images of cool models and poses for people to practice gesture drawing.
~ Verx
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Increase your ability to draw any pose
Quickposes is a tool for art students, illustrators or anyone who wants to focus on improving their drawing skills. By practicing gesture drawing you will not only get better at recognizing certain aspects of poses, but you will also build a visual library of characters and models.
Challenges
Special: You can now upload images that you would like to draw using quickposes !
Procedure
Grab something to draw! Select the type of poses you want to draw and your desired time limit.
Try to draw the essence of the pose within the time limit. The image will change after the time limit has passed.
Note: Challenges are always 20 images each session.
Make this exercise a daily habit and you will surely improve a lot !
For a special list of types go to Challenges.
For non time limit mode use Random gestures.
For gestures with time limit use Timed gestures.
You can upload your work at the official Quickposes thread on conceptart.org.
Athletes of God
Chiaroscuro
Erotica Archives
Female Silhouette
Femme Fatales
Hanging around
Lying Distortion
One for the ladies
Please Be Seated
Warriors
Fill in your e-mail to track your progress and earn a Quickposes Certificate !
Examples
I believe Ryan Woodward is one the best artists when it comes to figurative gesture drawing.
Tips
- First focus on the mass and flow. Get the essence of the pose first, and work on details later.
- Don't be discouraged if your results are not good. You will get better each session but it takes time and patience.
- Analyse your mistakes and learn from them. If you do this you will improve much faster.
- Pick your best drawing from the previous session and aim to beat that during this session.
- Challenge yourself and choose a shorter time limit every couple of weeks.
- Try to complete your drawing in time.
- If you can't complete your drawing in time maybe you should change the time limit.
- Don't think while sketching.
- If your drawings are out of proportion try drawing the hips and backbone first.
- Try different drawing materials like markers, ballpoints and charcoals after you get used to pencils.
- Don't forget to have fun.