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Stylize To Optimize
Stylize To Optimize

When you do stylize your figure, after having learned basic

anatomy, you’ll want to do so to bring more focus to a particular

element of design. For instance, fashion figures are often long-
legged and much taller than the average human. In average human

proportions, a figure is six to seven heads tall, whereas a fashion

figure is eight or even nine heads tall, with most of that additional
length being taken up in the legs. This is often used to bring the

viewer’s attention to the length of a dress or give the artist more

space in which to create folds, movement, or texture within the

fabric itself.

Exaggerate features of the figure or face of the figure to

accentuate the designs being displayed. A tiny waist or large hips

can show off the curves within a dress. Few facial features will

keep the focus on the clothes or body itself. If the focus is on
accessories or hair, make the hair big or understate the clothing.

Much like caricatures or cartoons, exaggerations within the

drawing will diminish some features or make others more

prominent. Use stylization to tell a story with your fashion
illustration.

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