Pose Reference
Loose sleeve diagonal reach
Loose sleeve diagonal reach. Study focus: Separate the reaching arm structure from the larger hanging shape of the sleeve.

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- Action or movement
- loose sleeve reach
- Camera angle
- Front three-quarter view
- Primary study focus
- Separate the reaching arm structure from the larger hanging shape of the sleeve.
- 30-second exercise
- Mark the shoulder, elbow and wrist path, then sketch the sleeve as a simple surrounding shape. Keep the diagonal reach clear.
- 2-minute exercise
- Compare the sleeve opening with the wrist and hand. Identify the large folds that lead toward visible attachment or tension points, then refine the negative space beneath the arm. Avoid treating every fabric edge as the edge of the underlying limb.
- 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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