I'm looking forward to learning more. Gesture always seemed like an abstract construct that nobody could explain why, or how you do it. So far, this feels easy to understand and having proportion charts could help immensely down the line!

Had to boost contrast since original was too light to see. I think this project is easily the most frustrating time I've ever had drawing anything. This was my second attempt and I stopped halfway. I definitely understand the point of guidelines and measuring, and how important they are. But when I draw a grid, or guides, my brain doesn't understand how to use them as guides. Instead I turn them into invisible constraints and can't seem to draw with any fluidity anymore. The guides make the page feel claustrophobic and my lines reflect that. It's as if my brain tricks itself into making the situation worse than it is. has anyone else felt the same way, and if so, how do you get over that feeling? Thanks.

Hand and Penguin before watching demo. I definitely have a hard time getting into that sketch mindset. I keep defaulting to contours, since I still don't quite understand yet.

Snail and boot, before watching demo. I did sort of get lost in the laces, but they were still fun to do