Updated Jul 31, 2026 · v8.1.3
Quick sketch sessions — life drawing, anatomy, timed poses & reference photos
Master gesture drawing with timed practice sessions used by professional artists and art students worldwide. Draw from 10,000+ reference poses - figures, hands & more. Whether you're a beginner learning figure drawing or a pro warming up before a studio session, DrawGestures gives you the same structured practice that animators, illustrators, and concept artists use daily. WHAT ARTISTS SAY "Finally an app that simulates real life drawing sessions" - Art student "This replaced my daily Line of Action routine" - Illustrator HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your reference images - figures, animals, faces, or your own photos 2. Set your timer - 30 seconds to 10 minutes per pose 3. Draw and improve - track your progress over time Practice 15 minutes a day. That's all it takes to see real improvement in your gesture drawing. FREE FEATURES - Timed practice sessions with multiple modes - Built-in reference image library - Drawing mode - sketch directly on reference images - Session history and progress tracking - Grid overlay for proportions and line of action - Practice reminders to build daily habits PRO FEATURES - Unlimited cloud libraries (Google Drive, Pinterest, Dropbox) - Classroom mode - simulate art school sessions - Custom intervals and quantity modes - Side-by-side and tracing modes - Left-hand mode for ambidextrous training - Sketchpad with professional brushes - Watermark-free export - Relaxed mode for stress-free practice BUILT FOR ARTISTS WHO PRACTICE - Art students studying anatomy and figure drawing - Illustrators and concept artists warming up - Animators practicing gesture and movement - Character designers studying poses - Anyone following Proko, Hampton, Vilppu, or Loomis methods PRACTICE METHODS SUPPORTED - Classic timed gestures (30s, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min) - Survival mode - increasing difficulty - Classroom mode - structured like art school sessions - Quantity mode - set your own session goals - Relaxed mode - no timer pressure Your reference images, your pace, your practice. Join thousands of artists building their skills one gesture at a time.
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