How to get unusual animal poses when working from life?

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How to get unusual animal poses when working from life?

After looking at yesterdays' video about painting a dog from life, Ellen Edgerton said, "Unfortunately for me when I keep an idealized animal form in my mind, the painting I end up with seems stiff and without spontaneity. What are some ways to overcome that?"

Answer: I know what you mean. That happens to me, too. If you're painting them from life, you can start with a pencil or pen doodle sketchbook to notate the very quick gestures and weird poses and then you have those locked in to guide your painting. 



This video might have a few more tips. 

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