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Using Height to Convey Stature 1
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llustrators often exaggerate the height of a figure to give it a commanding presence or a stylish flair. Rarely, though, is the height decreased below 71â „2 heads tall as a stylistic choice.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 Heads Tall This heroic height is often found in comics and fantasy illustrations.
9 Heads Tall Figures in fashion drawings are typically 9 to 12 heads tall. The point isn’t to be realistic but to show long lines, which give the image a stylish look.
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