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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 III:Dynamic Poses

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Introduction to Movement & Balance

Drawings are made more realistic when figures are shown in action. Begin by using simple sketch lines to lay out the dominant action of the figure.

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Use an imaginary centerline that seems to hold or balance the figure in its position. Otherwise, the figure may look as though it’s going to fall over. The best way to achieve balance is to place approximately the same amount of weight on either ...

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ISBN: 9781633221376