Gesture Drawing from Imagination

When everything feels heavy, you don't need a grand gesture. You need something small and soft. Sit quietly for five minutes. Open a window. Drink water slowly. Look at the sky. Take one deep breath and hold it gently. Send a kind message to someone. Forgive yourself for today. Then start again

I’m using an IPad Pro 11th Gen so settings might be a little different compared to other models. But I tried this on my 10th Gen regular IPad and it works too but 10th Gen doesn’t have #StageManager This setup is so nice because I can still take notes on my iPad while reading, studying, a

When everything feels heavy, you don't need a grand gesture. You need something small and soft. Sit quietly for five minutes. Open a window. Drink water slowly. Look at the sky. Take one deep breath and hold it gently. Send a kind message to someone. Forgive yourself for today. Then start again

I’m so far loving learning about pediatrics but so nervous for the ATI in the near future! Most of these notes are from the Quizlet I’ve also made personally based off of the lippincott textbook. #lemon8creator #futurern #pediatrics #stealmynotes #studysetup

I’ve been very busy nowadays, lots of things going on in day to day life. I haven’t had the energy to patch out a part of my day to do any painting or soft pastels. So for now I am just sketching. I opened an online shop for the paintings that I do have but I have not set up an IG account for d

8/17/25 - 8/23/25 2024 Photo Dump Here's what I was inspired by 📷 Picture 1: monarch butterflies at the local gardens 📷 Picture 2: I was in the mood to do a gesture study 📷 Picture 3: was in the mood to practice facial features - - - #most recent drawing #artist #drawing #pencil

Working out character attitude from multiple angles. This page is all about exploring the same vibe in different poses—hands on hips, relaxed lean, and that confident half-smile. Keeping the lines loose helps push gesture first, then layering in structure to tighten things up without losing that

Respect is not given. It is engineered. 🏗️ I used to think being "nice" would make people respect me. I was wrong. Being nice just made me "easy". There is a difference between being liked and being respected. The "Psychology Tricks" post taught you how to be liked. This on

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10 to 15 minute gesture drawings✨👍🏼✨ #drawinghands #inkdrawing #pencilandpen #practicemakesperfect

Love is not a date on a calendar. Love is not flowers that fade. Love is not chocolates that melt. Love is not a temporary feeling that changes with emotions. Love is eternal. Love is sacrifice. Love is the cross. Before anyone chose you… Before someone texted you “I love you”… Bef

Gestures, Figures....whatever. More practice from tonight. 30.Seconds, 1-Minute, and 2-Minutes. 05/11/2025 10:59 P.M-11:57 P.M #gesturedrawing #gestures #figuredrawing #drawing #sketchbook

True elegance isn’t about the camera; it’s about the subtle geometry of your movements. Mastering these four aesthetic secrets will transform your presence from a simple subject into a timeless visual narrative. 1. The Collarbone Touch Touching your collarbone creates a delicate frame for your

Relationships take effort, and keeping the spark alive is all about connection, trust, and intentionality. Here are a few tips to keep him engaged: ✨ Be Authentic: Let him fall for the real you—your quirks, your passions, and your unique energy. ✨ Show Appreciation: A simple “thank you” or

Confession time: I used to say “sorry” for everything. Dropped my phone? Sorry. Someone’s walk blocked? Sorry. Felt sad during brunch? Sorry. It sounds harmless—maybe even polite—but over-apologizing became my auto‑pilot. I apologized for breathing, for taking up space, even for existing. And w

Gesture drawing was a technique I learned in my early adulthood when starting community college. Ironically, at the time…I despised it. My teacher *insisted* on spending half of the semester perfecting the ability. I’d first thought “what even IS gesture drawing?” Simply put, it’s the art of using

But confidence starts with you. A man is going to treat you how you treat yourself. So please, for the love of God, act like a fcking queen.” (Camera Shy) “I think too often we tolerate bad behavior from those closest to us because of that age-old saying: you hurt the ones you love. It’s time

After American Eagle's recent advertisement with Sydney Sweeney, discourse online is questioning the brand's values, and some are even swearing off purchasing from the brand. With its tagline "My genes are blue" and opinions circulating about the brand upholding the outdated slim

Ultra-realistic, hyper-detailed, high-fashion surreal editorial of the same woman — STRICT IDENTITY LOCK: preserve her exact facial features, bone structure, skin tone, and natural skin texture (visible pores, no smoothing, no distortion). Enhance makeup only. She exists as three interconnected di

If you missed the first part, go back and read those too. Here are are some heartfelt encouragements in the healing journey from a fellow human who has both walked through pain and who now gets to walk people through their healing journeys professionally. It’s the greatest honor to provide bits

There are days when life feels so loud 😵‍💫 when my thoughts are tangled, my emotions are heavy, and I can’t seem to make sense of anything. Those are the times that I reach for my journal. Writing and drawing have become my little rituals ❤️ quiet moments where I can breathe again. Every ti

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°𐐪♡𐑂°‧₊ 🥛Mastering the Apple Pencil transformed my iPad from a passive screen into an extension of my brain and here’s how I make every stroke count. I start with gesture shortcuts like the lock screen Quick Note swipe and shape-hold trick to capture ideas faster than typing ever allowed, then lay