Gesture drawings

[Adam Lina]

How does gesture relate to forms, perspective?

Gesture is basically another word for design. I think most would agree gesture doesnt just apply to figures. You can design any visual element. Whether or not that element takes in to account perspective or proportions of real world objects depends on the artists goal. For instance the Coca-Cola logo is a design/gesture where as a photo realistic drawing copied exactly from reference is not.

When to knows when the gesture is off?

Its subjective and depends on the goal of the artist has for the design. Amit has a great video explaining the design elements and principles.

How to add forms to gesture and not break them?

Study the real life subject matter and learn perspective and proportions. Then its a matter of using principles of design to arrange elements with knowledge of the subject in mind.


You gotta just FEEL it.