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Views of the back are equally
as precise as views of the
front. Elbows, the back of the
knees, and the Achilles heel
are usually the starting point
for many creases, without
forgetting the lower part of
the behind.
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58 Essential Fashion Illustration: Men
In this backwards-facing pose,
thanks to the jumpsuit, the way
the creases follow the movement
of the body is seen perfectly. The
man standing straight up with his
back towards us is pulling on the
garment from the back part of
the knees.
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It is possible to try something
different apart from the classic
poses of standing, sitting, or
lying down. In these cases,
however, the creases will be
much greater.
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