Seated on a block
A low seated editorial pose on a block, legs crossed and one elbow raised to support the head.
Perched on a low block, the hips sit close to the floor and the knees rise above hip height, so the legs fold upward rather than extending. Crossing them pulls the knees together and shortens the visible leg dramatically. Meanwhile the elbow comes up to bring the hand to the chin, closing the upper half of the figure into a compact knot.
This is one of the most compressed silhouettes in the library, which makes it a useful reference for narrow compositions or for a figure placed beside large type. It is also a strong costume pose, since a long garment on a low seat pools at the ground and the crossed knees lift the fabric into folds.
Keep the low seat visible in your construction. When the block is omitted, the hips look like they are hovering, which is a very common failure with floor-level seated poses. Check that the knees are higher than the hips, that the supporting elbow connects to a knee or thigh, and that the head is not tipped so far that the chin disappears into the neck.
Drawing notes
- Draw the low seat plane so the hips have something to rest on.
- Lift the knees above hip height so the legs rise rather than stretch.
- Connect the supporting elbow to the knee before placing the hand at the chin.
Pose prompt
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Adult woman sitting with crossed legs and one hand at her chin, full body, fashion photography.
Working notes
- A low seated editorial pose on a block, legs crossed and one elbow raised to support the head.
- Low seats need their support plane to stay legible, or the hips appear to hover.
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