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Tiptoe sneak with arms raised for balance

Tiptoe sneak with arms raised for balance. Study focus: Weight balanced on the balls of the feet and the hunched curve of a cautious step.

Action & GestureFemaleBody Study

Woman sneaking forward on tiptoe with one foot lifted and both arms raised in front for balance, side view

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Action or movement: tiptoe sneak
Camera angle: Side view
Primary study focus: Weight balanced on the balls of the feet and the hunched curve of a cautious step.
30-second exercise: In 30 seconds, draw the hunched curve of the back and the two pointed feet.
2-minute exercise: In 2 minutes, find which foot carries the weight, then draw the raised forearms as simple boxes.
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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