Drawing Fashion Figures—Day 5: 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):
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
Remember the shoulders angle opposite to the hips.
Step 2: Draw the center line of gravity (also called the "balance line")
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.)
Step 4: Draw the non-essential structures
Draw the free leg, arms, hands, neck and head
Tip: Use the angle of the hips to place the knees and ankles (the leg with the dropped hip has a dropped knee and ankle placement.)
Tip: The leg in the foreground will appear larger than one in the background. Draw the leg in front a little larger and longer than the leg in back.
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