Long coat turning around the hips. Study focus: Compare the direction of the body turn with the separate silhouette and folds of the coat.
Action & GestureMaleDrapery & Loose Clothing
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Action or movement
coat turn
Camera angle
Rear three-quarter view
Primary study focus
Compare the direction of the body turn with the separate silhouette and folds of the coat.
30-second exercise
Draw the torso and pelvis directions first. Add the coat as a second outer shape rather than replacing the body with a fabric outline.
2-minute exercise
Locate the shoulders, elbows, hips and visible legs beneath or beside the coat. Group the largest folds around their attachment points, then compare the hem direction with the body turn. Keep small wrinkles secondary to the main silhouette.
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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