Make your poses pop without redrawing the whole thing

Here’s how to make your poses pop without redrawing the whole thing.

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Jae Johns
November 06, 2025

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Hello friend!

Did you draw a pose that you want to make better but don’t want to redraw the entire things?

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Here’s how to make your poses pop without redrawing the whole thing.

You don’t have to start over.

Just exaggerate the line of action and adjust the tilt of the shoulders or hips.

That one tweak adds instant energy.

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Have a great day,
Jae