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Hanging a garland from a stepladder

Hanging a garland from a stepladder. Study focus: A full overhead reach while standing on a raised, narrow support.

Action & GestureMaleBody Study
Young man on a small stepladder hanging an orange garland from a wooden post

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Action or movement
garland hang
Camera angle
Front three quarter view
Primary study focus
A full overhead reach while standing on a raised, narrow support.
30-second exercise
In 30 seconds, draw the long line from the support foot to the raised hand.
2-minute exercise
In 2 minutes, draw the feet on the ladder step, then the stretch through the side of the torso.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Foreshortening
Mild

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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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