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Learn the basics for how to draw a variety of clothing and drapery. Master the 7 basic folds and understand how fabric interacts with the human figure.
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I will show you how to organize pipe and diaper folds without getting lost in the details. We start by mapping out the big silhouette of the drapery over the figure's gesture. I explain how to edit the overwhelming visual information in your reference photos so you can focus on clear forms and tension points. You will learn how to design your folds using large, medium, and small shapes to direct the viewer's eye exactly where you want it. I also break down how to use folds to describe the 3D perspective of the body underneath, rather than just copying what you see.
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Copying every fold from a reference photo ruins the figure underneath.
Map the broad silhouette and locate the tension points first. This lets you design pipe and diaper folds that guide the eye and reveal the true form.
