Pose Reference

Lifting a Friend in a Bear Hug

Lifting a Friend in a Bear Hug. Study focus: Balance the hug: the lifter leans back so the lifted friend's weight sits over her feet.

Action & GestureFemaleBody Study

Woman lifting a laughing friend off the floor in a bear hug, the friend's feet kicked up behind

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Action or movement: bear hug lift
Camera angle: Rear three-quarter view
Primary study focus: Balance the hug: the lifter leans back so the lifted friend's weight sits over her feet.
30-second exercise: Draw the two torsos pressed together as one leaning mass, then the kicked-up feet.
2-minute exercise: Overlap the wrapped arms around the waist and neck so it's clear whose arm sits in front.
Difficulty: Beginner
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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