Standing diagonal upward reach. Study focus: The long diagonal from the grounded feet through the torso to the raised hand.
Action & GestureFemaleBody Study
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Action or movement
diagonal reach
Camera angle
Front three-quarter view
Primary study focus
The long diagonal from the grounded feet through the torso to the raised hand.
30-second exercise
Mark the visible contact points, then connect the torso and main limb directions with a simple gesture.
2-minute exercise
Block the rib cage and pelvis, compare the bent and extended limbs, and check the negative spaces against the reference.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Foreshortening
Mild
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General practice tips
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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