Gesture drawing is a great way to start drawing the figure from observation. With gesture drawing there is no pressure to make a masterpiece so mistakes are okay! If you are someone who tries to make things too perfect I recommend practicing on note cards- somehow creating your drawing on a scrap of paper that will be thrown away helps take the pressure off and allow you to loosen up. I have embedded a youtube video that demonstrates gesture drawing. When you work there is really no substitute for drawing from a live person; however, if there is no one available try the website http://www.posemaniacs.com/ where you can choose from many different anatomical models in a variety of poses. Keep in mind the more you practice the better you will get at capturing a likeness from observation.
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