Drawing Fashion Figures—Day 3: How to Draw this Pose

Using the principles outlined in Anatomy of a Pose, let's practice drawing this pose (step-by-step instructions below):

Photo by Yogendra Singh

Before we begin, draw guidelines for the croquis by following the steps in this article, or print this page.

Step 1: Draw the angles of the shoulders and hips
Tip: Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the angle of the shoulders, especially if the hand on the waist is forcing one shoulder higher like in this photo. In these cases, look at the divets in the hips to determine which direction the hips angle. Remember the shoulders angle opposite to the hips.

Step 2: Draw the center line of gravity
The figure’s center of gravity is located between the two largest masses of the body— the rib cage and pelvis.

Step 3: Draw the essential structures of the pose
Draw the rib cage, pelvis, and leg supporting the weight of the body (the standing leg.)
Tip: Use your basic front-facing croquis as a template to help you draw.

Step 4: Draw the non-essential structures
Draw the free leg, arms, hands, neck and head

Step 5: Add detail
You can do this free-hand or by tracing over the head, hands, and feet template in the Croquis Kit.

-Amiko