gesture drawings

I can totally see how this improves drawing. I'm starting a drawing in my class of a classic female figure. My teacher wants me to do a bunch of gesture drawings because I need to get to know my subject before I commit. :) anyway, I'm having so much fun! It's actually relaxing to only spend minutes - even as little as 30 seconds - on anything.  Very relaxing to not obsess. I can see my figure proportions getting better already.