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Diagonal overhead reach with receding legs

Diagonal overhead reach with receding legs. Study focus: A diagonal depth sequence from near hand through rib cage to distant feet.

ForeshorteningFemaleBody Study

Diagonal overhead reach with receding legs — female figure.

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30s1 min2 minUntimed

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Action or movement: cross body overhead reach
Camera angle: High view · near hand
Primary study focus: A diagonal depth sequence from near hand through rib cage to distant feet.
30-second exercise: In 30 seconds, place the nearest mass, the torso, and the farthest foot; compare their apparent sizes before drawing contours.
2-minute exercise: In 2 minutes, construct overlapping volumes from near to far; trace each hidden connection rather than copying distorted outlines.
Difficulty: Advanced
Foreshortening: Strong

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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.