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Holding a lantern out toward the viewer

Holding a lantern out toward the viewer. Study focus: A foreshortened arm with a long sleeve hanging beneath it.

ForeshorteningMaleDrapery & Loose Clothing
Man in a green hooded robe holding a metal lantern out toward the viewer, front view

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Action or movement
lantern reach
Camera angle
Front view
Primary study focus
A foreshortened arm with a long sleeve hanging beneath it.
30-second exercise
In 30 seconds, draw the lantern and hand as the nearest shapes, then the body behind them.
2-minute exercise
In 2 minutes, draw the overlapping forms of hand, forearm and upper arm, then the hanging sleeve below.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Foreshortening
Strong

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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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