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In this 18-minute tutorial, Patrick Jones demonstrates a practical approach to drawing foreshortened figures using a rhythm-first method. Learn to tackle challenging perspective in figure drawing by focusing on gesture and anatomy while utilizing camera distortion creatively. Follow along as Jones breaks down the process into clear stages: laying in the initial gesture, refining the form, and adding shading to create depth. Discover helpful techniques like the "mermaid's net" for maintaining proportions, understand key muscle and bone structures in foreshortening, and embrace exaggeration to enhance clarity and rhythm in your drawings. Master the art of drawing with feeling rather than rigid rules, and develop the confidence to trust your artistic instincts when depicting figures in dynamic, foreshortened poses.
