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The Balance Line

This is a very important line to understand, and will make the figure stand straight up and not look crooked, or as if she/he is tipping over. Finding and keeping track of the Balance Line will give your croquis a solid look, no matter how much you exaggerate everything else.

The Balance Line moves between the feet, according to the center of gravity on the pose, and is always a perfect vertical line from the floor to the pit of the neck.

As the figure moves from one foot to the other, so does the balance line. Create a guide for finding the correct placement of the head in relation to the legs and feet. Notice how the balance line shifts between the two feet as the figure moves.

Balance Lines

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