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The Complete Book of Poses for Artists
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The Complete Book of Poses for Artists

by Ken Goldman, Stephanie Goldman
January 2017
Beginner content levelBeginner
240 pages
9h 54m
English
Walter Foster
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PART II:Basic Poses

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Standing Poses

When drawing the figure in any pose, one of the most important things to account for is the body’s center of gravity. As you study the upright standing poses in this section, keep this in mind and look for the subtle shifts and changes in stature. Without knowing where the center of gravity falls, it can be easy to misplace, which results in the body appearing off balance.

Front Pose, Wide-Leg Stance

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The middle ...

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ISBN: 9781633221376