03-29-2014, 06:41 AM
Don't give up on the gesture drawings yet! If whole figures are too complicated in the beginning, start with stick figures. Similar to the ones from loomis, or even more simplified. With time you will get better and quicker as well and can start experimenting with other ways to quickly draw the gesture of the body.
Other than that, I agree about Loomis (I like 'figure drawing for all it's worth') and also Michael Hampton, he simplifies muscles into groups in a very understandable way. The most important thing is practice, though - you want to improve your drawing in general, so it would be a good idea to always carry a sketchbook or some paper with you and just draw whatever is in front of you. People, objects, ... every line you make will help you get better :)
Other than that, I agree about Loomis (I like 'figure drawing for all it's worth') and also Michael Hampton, he simplifies muscles into groups in a very understandable way. The most important thing is practice, though - you want to improve your drawing in general, so it would be a good idea to always carry a sketchbook or some paper with you and just draw whatever is in front of you. People, objects, ... every line you make will help you get better :)