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Poses by angle

Low Angle Pose Reference (View From Below)

98 poses

Every pose seen from below, looking up at the figure. Low angles make the legs longer and the head smaller, giving characters a heroic, imposing or dramatic presence.

Drawing tips

  • The underside of the chin, jaw and ribcage show; the top of the head disappears.
  • The body tapers up toward the head, so the feet and legs appear largest.
  • Ellipses at the waist and wrists curve upward when seen from below.

Practice these poses on a timer, 30 seconds to 10 minutes each.

Gesture drawing practice