Mannequin

Photograph Dale DiMauro

Capturing the human figure with correct proportions is a challenge like no other. Naturally, the human figure comes in all kinds of sizes and shapes. However, the human eye can tell when something is not quite right.

Hopefully, this little fellow will help me along the way. 

This mannequin I purchased last week in Keene, New Hampshire. It is great because (s)he holds it's position unlike other mannequins. The hands and feet have magnets so you can position the figure standing upright or upside down. In addition, with an artificial light in use, you can see shadows across the figure, too.

This may be an odd post but this mannequin has been on my mind lately.