Don't FORESHORTEN Drawings Like This!

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Published on May 3, 2022 4:00:11 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HEVIWBo0v4

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Foreshortening is something that everybody struggles with -- even professional artists! How do you draw a foreshortened body and show depth without losing the basic proportions or measurements? What is the secret to accurate foreshortening and extreme perspective in a drawing? What are some good drawing methods for realistic foreshortening?

Learn our top tips for improving your foreshortening, and some of the common mistakes to avoid. Winged Canvas art instructor Jessie Chang teaches us the How-tos, DOs and DON'Ts of foreshortening anatomy in this short drawing tutorial!

🕓 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:08 - What is foreshortening?
0:47 - Don't use shapes
1:14 - Use forms to draw foreshortening
1:43 - Don't force your proportions
2:28 - Compress your forms
2:49 - Foreshortening Tips & Techniques

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