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What is Contrapposto? Drawing Tips for Dynamic Poses

By Ivan Castro

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Article
Level
Beginner
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Free
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Explains contrapposto weight shift step by step: plant the weight on one leg, let the hips tilt and the opposite shoulder drop to compensate, producing the S-curve through the torso that keeps a standing pose from looking stiff and symmetrical.