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Cape spread wide from behind

Cape spread wide from behind. Study focus: Tension folds stretched between two hands and the collar.

Action & GestureFemaleDrapery & Loose Clothing
Woman seen from behind holding a plum cape spread wide with both arms, rear view

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Action or movement
cape spread
Camera angle
Rear view
Primary study focus
Tension folds stretched between two hands and the collar.
30-second exercise
In 30 seconds, draw the cross shape of the spine and arms, then the outline of the spread cape.
2-minute exercise
In 2 minutes, draw the tension folds from the collar to each hand, then the loose folds that sag between them.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Foreshortening
Mild

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Begin with the main gesture and large body masses. Check overlaps and visible contact points before adding small details. Use the exercises above to focus this particular study.

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