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Photo references for violin and viola posing

Feb 22, 2014

    1. Hello there :) I am not sure where to post this, please move it to the appropriate thread anytime!

      I have done a little guide for doll posing with violin/viola and would like to share the knowledge to others! It has some tips and explanation about why we do what we do. The second part took me some time because posing for the correct posture is tricky and takes patience.

      Part 1: http://feaydrak.tumblr.com/post/77322942216/reference-posing-with-violin-viola-for-dolls-part
      What we look at:
      1. Parts of the violin/viola and what are the techniques used on each section.
      2. How to hold the bow in the correct way.

      Part 2: http://feaydrak.tumblr.com/post/77399916529/reference-posing-with-violin-viola-for-dolls-part-2
      In this part, I expand on the left hand holding position and then continue with showing the pose using Fein (DOD Azera).
      What we look at:
      1. How to hold the neck of the violin with our left hand in the correct position.
      2. The correct standing posture, holding the instrument before and after performance, holding the instrument while waiting for our part.


      I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and hope that you have fun with your doll and dolly violin!
       
      #1 KiAN, Feb 22, 2014
    2. KiAN, that's great! I'm just beginning to learn how to play the violin myself and have clumsily attempted to pose my doll and her violin with any degree of realism (without jointed hands -.-°) ... your reference pics are a huge help! Thank you for sharing :D
       
      #2 Jany, Feb 22, 2014
    3. Ah, that's great that you picked up the violin! Enjoy that beautiful instrument :)
      And you're very welcome! I'm happy to hear that it is helping ^^
       
      #3 KiAN, Feb 22, 2014
    4. Cool ref pics.

      Hmmm... dunno where this thread should be! Photography?
       
      #4 april, Feb 23, 2014
    5. Thank you :)

      Yea, I tried posting at photo reference thread but there is no suitable suffix. The photography section doesn't really fit as well because I'm not focusing on the camera and equipments.
       
      #5 KiAN, Feb 23, 2014