The 16 Line Gesture Method for Dynamic Figure Drawing

This 20-minute tutorial from Proko introduces the 16 Line Gesture Method for figure drawing, taught by Michael Hampton. Learn a powerful approach to gesture drawing that focuses on movement and asymmetry rather than contours. Discover how to use curves to represent the body's internal dynamics, starting from the head and flowing through the spine, pelvis, and limbs. Master the technique of creating rhythm through offset curve apexes that guide the viewer's eye through your drawings. Watch two complete demonstrations that show this method in action, helping you create more expressive and dynamic figure drawings. The video includes chapters covering the introduction to the concept, explanation of the 16 lines approach, two detailed demonstrations, and concluding thoughts. Perfect for artists looking to improve their gesture drawing skills with a structured yet expressive method.