Drawing Fashion Figures—Day 6: 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.
Tip: When the body is partially hidden by clothing, it can challenging to see the angle of the shoulder and hips. Use visual cues from clothing, like the waistline of the pants or the lapels of the jacket.
In this pose, the shoulders and hips have subtle angles.
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
Using your basic front-facing croquis as a template, draw the rib cage, pelvis, and dominant leg.
Tip: In this case, both legs are dominant because they evenly straddle the balance line.
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