Gesture Drawing

The Language of the Figure with a life model

Portrait Drawing- Structure, Observation & The Creative Mind

Monthly starting Tuesday, September 8

followed by the first Tuesday of the month,

Tuesday’s, October 6, November 3, December 1

From 6 pm to 9 pm

People are welcome to arrive anytime between 6:30 and 1 pm to set up

Level: beginners and intermediates.

Maximum: 12 participants

Guided by Joshua Tuil

A cost drop of $42. taxes included,

registered and paid in advance for the 4 sessions, $120. + GST $126.00

Enter a space where drawing is more than just observation; it is about being present. These gesture drawing sessions help artists improve their ability to capture life, movement, rhythm, and emotion through the human figure. With a live nude model, students will explore the beauty of the living body and learn how to turn a still pose into a drawing that feels alive, full of movement, energy, weight, flow, and purpose. Instead of treating drawing as a strict technical task, this course encourages artists to see the human body as energy, flow, weight, balance, and story.

We will work together to train your eye to see the key forces in each pose, such as tension and release, compression and extension, rhythm, and asymmetry. Students will gain a better understanding of gesture, proportion, body mechanics, line design, structure, volume, shading, and movement. Through both quick sketches and longer studies, you will learn practical ways to simplify the body into clear forms and expressive shapes, helping you feel more confident in capturing the figure's living essence.

These sessions welcome both new and experienced artists who want to improve their observation skills and reconnect with the core of drawing. Whether you want to build a stronger foundation, add more life to your work, or just enjoy an inspiring artistic setting, this course provides a creative space where technique and expression develop side by side.