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ORIGINAL DRAWING LESSON

Ballerina

The ballerina is an artistic image that embodies the ideal of grace, discipline, and sublime beauty. Its formation began in the Romantic era (19th century), when dancers first rose en pointe to create the illusion of weightlessness and lightness. In art, the ballerina became a symbol of the harmony of body and spirit, of overcoming earthly gravity through art. Her image is associated with elegance, rigor, and sacrifice.

  1. Ballerina — step 1

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    Step 1

    With light, almost transparent lines, outline the top and bottom boundaries of the drawing, defining its overall composition.

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  2. Ballerina — step 2

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    Step 2

    Draw a central vertical axis to maintain symmetry and proportions.

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  3. Ballerina — step 3

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    Step 3

    Schematically outline the basic forms: head, torso, and pelvis. Indicate the dynamics of the pose by showing the direction of the arms, legs, and the position of the joints.

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  4. Ballerina — step 4

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    Step 4

    Refine the outlines of the torso, add an elegant curve to the neck.

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  5. Ballerina — step 5

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    Step 5

    Draw the elongated lines of the legs, conveying the graceful fluidity characteristic of a ballerina.

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  6. Ballerina — step 6

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    Step 6

    Depict thin arms with elongated fingers and graceful wrists, maintaining the lightness of the lines.

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  7. Ballerina — step 7

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    Step 7

    Detail the feet, indicating the pointe shoes.

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  8. Ballerina — step 8

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    Step 8

    Remove the auxiliary lines, detail the dress: add folds and curves.

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  9. Ballerina — step 9

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    Step 9

    Determine the turn of the head and add the hairstyle.

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  10. Ballerina — step 10

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    Step 10

    Concisely outline the facial features: eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth.

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  11. Ballerina — step 11

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    Step 11

    Emphasize anatomical features: collarbones, chest, and leg muscles for expressiveness.

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  12. Ballerina — step 12

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    Step 12

    The drawing is complete! All that remains is to color it according to the sample.

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