In life drawing, we normally start with one-minute "gesture poses". The model chooses more difficult poses that are doable for one minute, but not much longer. Because we only have a minute to draw, the gesture drawings are free, loose. I like the word loose. Think of: breaking loose, cutting loose, letting loose, on the loose, and turning loose. The best thing about a gesture drawing? You can't overwork it!
I consider gesture drawings to be calligraphic. The master calligrapher creates the forms very quickly. It looks so easy. But, backing it up? Years of practice bring mastery. In the same way, the experienced artist creates a gesture drawing.
I showed my gesture drawings to a gallery owner. She said they were great for practice, but not something one would frame and hang in a gallery. I disagree. I consider them my best work.
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