1,900+ pose references
Curated figure drawing photography across categories: standing, dynamic, sitting, lying, two-figure, clothed and nude. Updated every month.
Figure drawing · Life drawing · Gesture drawing
Figure drawing practice,
Figure drawing practice,
anywhere. Anytime.
Gesturo is the modern figure drawing app for artists, illustrators and concept artists. Train with 1,900+ pose references, a precise timer and offline mode — on Mac, Windows, iPad and Android.
What is Gesturo?
The figure drawing and life drawing app for daily practice.
Gesturo brings figure drawing, life drawing and gesture drawing into one focused workspace. You pick a session length, choose a pose category, and the app rolls through curated references on a precise timer — the same way a studio model would. No ads, no clutter, no distractions.
It replaces the patchwork of dead websites and clunky tools artists used for years. The catalog is curated, the interface is fast, and everything works offline. Built by an artist who wanted a tool that respects practice time.
Features
Everything for serious figure drawing practice.
Precise timer
From 30 seconds for warmups to 10 minutes for anatomy study. Customize your own sequence (30s × 10, 1min × 5, 2min × 3).
Animation & cinema modes
Study movement frame by frame with the animation mode, or run scene-like reference sequences with cinema mode. Built for animators.
Offline practice
Once a session loads, Gesturo runs without internet. Practice life drawing on a plane, in the park, at a cafe — anywhere.
Comparison
Better than Line of Action, Quickposes and Croquis Cafe.
Line of Action and Quickposes are free and great browser tools, but they live behind ads and rely on user-submitted photography with inconsistent quality. Croquis Cafe stopped publishing new sessions years ago.
Gesturo picks up where they left off: a native app on every platform, a moderated and curated pose catalog, a clean interface, and tools artists actually asked for — favorites, streak, history, mirror, grid, rotation. The free plan covers daily warmups, Pro unlocks the full catalog.
Who is it for?
Built for anyone who draws the human figure.
Concept artists
Sharpen gesture and silhouette before tackling character sheets. Dynamic poses for action scenes.
Illustrators
Daily warmups, anatomy refreshers and reference for finished pieces. Save favorites into your moodboard.
Animation students
The animation mode plays poses in sequence so you can study weight, momentum and timing.
Hobbyists
Twenty minutes a day with the free plan is enough to see real progress. Streak system keeps you honest.
Pricing
Most popular
Simple plans. No tricks.
Prices in EUR. Free trial available on every Pro plan.
Free
€0
Forever free
- Daily session (10 poses)
- One random pack per day
- Cinema and animation modes
- Timer and streak
Pro Monthly
€5.99/mo
14-day free trial
- Full 1,900+ pose catalog
- History & favorites
- Moodboard
- All future packs
- Priority support
Pro Yearly
€49.99/yr
Save ~30%
- Everything in Pro Monthly
- 2 months free
- Annual community events
Lifetime
€149
Pay once
- Lifetime Pro access
- All future updates
- All future pose packs
- Founding member badge
FAQ
Figure drawing, life drawing & Gesturo answers.
What is figure drawing?
Figure drawing is the practice of drawing the human form from observation. Artists study proportion, gesture, anatomy and weight by sketching live or photographic references, usually under short timed sessions ranging from 30 seconds to 10 minutes.
How does Gesturo compare to Line of Action?
Gesturo offers a curated catalog of 1,900+ pose references with a modern interface, offline practice, animation and cinema modes, and a streak system. Line of Action is browser-only and free, while Gesturo is a native app on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android with a much faster workflow.
Can I use Gesturo offline for life drawing practice?
Yes. Once a session is loaded, Gesturo runs fully offline on Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. You can practice life drawing on a plane, in a park or anywhere without an internet connection.
What is the difference between figure drawing and gesture drawing?
Figure drawing is a broad term that covers any rendering of the human body. Gesture drawing is a sub-practice focused on capturing the line of action and movement of a pose in 30 to 120 seconds, with no concern for finish. Gesturo supports both, with timer presets for each.
Is Gesturo good for anatomy practice?
Yes. The longer poses (3, 5 and 10 minutes) and the rotation tool are designed for anatomy study. You can revisit poses, use mirror and grid overlays, and save your favorite references for repeated practice.
How many pose references does Gesturo include?
Gesturo ships with more than 1,900 human pose photographs, sorted by category, difficulty and theme. The catalog grows monthly with new packs.
Can I cancel my Pro subscription anytime?
Yes. No commitment. You can cancel in one click from the app at any time, and you keep Pro access until the end of the current billing period.
Does Gesturo work on iPad, Mac, Windows and Android?
Mac and Windows are available today. iPad and iPhone are submitted to the App Store, Android to Google Play. Sign up for the newsletter to be notified when they ship.
Download
Start drawing today.
Free on Mac and Windows. iOS and Android coming soon.