PART IV:Expressive Poses

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Capturing the Details

As you have learned so far, drawing a figure in any pose—whether it is static or in motion—is just a small part of mastering the complexities of figure drawing. There are many other considerations that go into rendering realistic poses, including facial features, body types, age, personal details, composition, and background, among others. This section will introduce you to some of these various other elements that can further enhance your figure drawing and portraits.

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