Pose Reference
Half-kneeling torso turn
Half-kneeling torso turn. Study focus: Compare the direction of the rib cage with the pelvis while keeping the kneeling base readable.
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- Action or movement
- half kneeling turn
- Camera angle
- Front three-quarter view
- Primary study focus
- Compare the direction of the rib cage with the pelvis while keeping the kneeling base readable.
- 30-second exercise
- Mark the pelvis, rib cage and head as three simple masses. Show how their directions differ, then place the visible floor contacts. Leave clothing folds for a longer study.
- 2-minute exercise
- Build the kneeling base before refining the turn. Compare the shoulder line with the hip line, and trace each thigh back to its hip. Use the spaces beside the arms to keep the twist readable.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- 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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