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You draw stiff characters because you're not using this curve
Most artists forget this one thing when drawing poses.
Jae Johns
December 18, 2025
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Hello friend!
Most artists draw stiff characters because they’re forgetting one thing.
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Your characters look stiff because you’re forgetting THIS curve.
It’s the spine curve.
The spine is the main line of action — ignore it, and the figure collapses into straight, cardboard shapes.
Emphasize it, and every pose gains flow, balance, and intent.
Forget it, and the figure looks dead.
Add it, and your characters suddenly move with rhythm.
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Jae