How to Shade Gesture Drawings - Techniques and Process

Learn techniques for incorporating light and shadow into gesture drawings in this 13-minute tutorial. Begin with a simple subject like a butternut squash to grasp shading basics, focusing on the division between lit and shadow sides. Apply these principles to figure drawing, emphasizing the primary action line and simplifying forms before adding complexity. Practice drawing efficiently to capture the essence of a pose without getting bogged down in details. The tutorial covers simplification, gesture, and shading techniques, providing a comprehensive overview of the gesture drawing process.