One pose hack to prevent stiff characters

Do you want to know one pose hack to prevent stiff-looking poses?

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Jae Johns
December 16, 2025

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Hello friend!

If there was one thing you can do to make a big difference at fixing stiff characters it would be this …

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One pose hack that keeps your characters from looking stiff is exaggeration.

Push the curve of the body just past reality.

Then check the silhouette.

If it still reads clearly, you’re on the right track.

That extra push adds energy, weight, and intent.

The drawing instantly feels more alive.

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If you enjoy the technique, that’s only a small tip of how you can transform your art.

I go much deeper.

I cover more about anatomy, perspective, foreshortening in my book below.

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Have a great day,
Jae