3 pose mistakes beginners ALWAYS make (I’ll fix them in 30 seconds)

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When you’re a beginner at drawing, there are common mistakes people make as you draw poses.

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Here are 3 pose mistakes beginners ALWAYS make — and how to fix them.

1. “Stiff line of action — fix with a curve.”

2. “Wrong proportions — fix with head units.”

3. “Flat drawing — fix with perspective.”

👉 Here’s a video of the process.

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Have a great day,
Jae