Pose Reference

Cradle Lift

Cradle Lift. Study focus: Hold the partner's weight close to the lifter's chest, with a slight lean back to balance it.

Action & GestureMixBody Study

Woman carrying a smiling man in her arms, one arm under his knees and one around his back, three-quarter view

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Action or movement: cradle lift
Camera angle: Front three-quarter view
Primary study focus: Hold the partner's weight close to the lifter's chest, with a slight lean back to balance it.
30-second exercise: Draw the lifter's upright stance and the partner's curled shape against her chest.
2-minute exercise: Construct the arms under the knees and back, and the arm around the lifter's neck.
Difficulty: Beginner
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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