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All-fours support from the side

All-fours support from the side. Study focus: Study the torso as a bridge between the shoulder and hip regions, supported by the visible hand and knee contacts.

Action & GestureMaleBody Study
All-fours support from the side — male figure.

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Action or movement
all fours
Camera angle
Side three-quarter view
Primary study focus
Study the torso as a bridge between the shoulder and hip regions, supported by the visible hand and knee contacts.
30-second exercise
Place the hand and knee contacts first. Connect the shoulder region to the pelvis with a single torso mass, then sketch the outer silhouette. Keep fingers and facial features simple.
2-minute exercise
Compare the front and rear supports and the space beneath the torso. Trace the arms and thighs into the body, then refine the visible overlaps. Check that your sketch preserves the contact pattern shown in the image.
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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