How to do EXPRESSIVE Figure Drawing

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In this video:

Learn how to draw expressive figures. If you want to improve your figure drawing or gesture drawing, knowing how to make a dynamic and expressive drawing is a great way to draw the figure. In this video I share four tips that will help you improve your work, and break through drawing blocks, while also helping you to make powerful and dynamic drawings.

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00:00 Introduction
02:01 Use Expressive Materials
03:05 Balance Detail and Abstraction
04:15 Stick to a Time Limit
06:13 don’t Compare Your Drawing to a Photo

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