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Pulling back a hood with both hands

Pulling back a hood with both hands. Study focus: How raised arms lift and gather a cloak at the shoulders.

Action & GestureFemaleDrapery & Loose Clothing
Woman in a slate-blue hooded cloak gripping the hood with both hands and pulling it back, front three-quarter view

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Action or movement
hood pull
Camera angle
Front three quarter view
Primary study focus
How raised arms lift and gather a cloak at the shoulders.
30-second exercise
In 30 seconds, draw the triangle shapes of both raised arms and the head between them.
2-minute exercise
In 2 minutes, compare the gathered folds at the shoulders with the straight hang of the cloak below the elbows.
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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