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Loose sleeve diagonal reach

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

Action & GestureFemaleDrapery & Loose Clothing

Loose sleeve diagonal reach — female figure in loose clothing.

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30s1 min2 minUntimed

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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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