I think you do a good job of explaining it here! :)
Hmm... I think of the action line as picturing an imaginary line that follows the way the spine bends when the body moves, and then extending that line outward, often continuing the motion through one of the limbs.
To me, this kind of gesture drawing is a technique that attempts to capture a *feeling* or energy, a sense of motion and bringing your art to life. It's a starting point that's more about laying down intent, which is why proportion, anatomy, working out muscular details, etc. come later on.
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Date: 2024-03-03 07:57 pm (UTC)Hmm... I think of the action line as picturing an imaginary line that follows the way the spine bends when the body moves, and then extending that line outward, often continuing the motion through one of the limbs.
To me, this kind of gesture drawing is a technique that attempts to capture a *feeling* or energy, a sense of motion and bringing your art to life. It's a starting point that's more about laying down intent, which is why proportion, anatomy, working out muscular details, etc. come later on.