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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 build a solid figure step by step. Before you can draw realistic clothing, you need to understand the forms underneath. I walk you through connecting the head, neck, torso, and limbs while tracking their tilts, turns, and perspective. You will learn how to avoid disconnected body parts by checking your intersections. I also share my rule of three for measuring with positive and negative shapes so your proportions stay accurate. By the end of this demonstration, you will know how to create a reliable mannequin template that makes adding drapery much easier.
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figure-construction-for-drapery.mp4
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figure-construction-for-drapery-captions-english.srt
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figure-construction-for-drapery-captions-spanish.srt
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Great drapery requires a solid mannequin underneath.
Establishing the underlying form creates the tension points that dictate how clothes wrap around the figure. This keeps you from getting lost in the complex details of the fabric.
