Drawing Drapery The Clothed Figure Half-Lock Fold The next fold is probably the most Illustration No.16 useful fold,and at the same time the most confusing for many students.The essence of the fold is that it is a bent tube and develops at the point where we show changes of direction in a form,such as el- bow,knee and the point where the leg meets the pelvis.In the bending of the tube,one section folds into the other,or locks into the other,hence its name“half-lock”.Look at the examples of Illustration No.16 and the photographic examples on this page and the next. Page 13
Drawing Drapery The Clothed Figure Illustration No.17 and 17A are examples of the use of the half lock fold in showing the volume and change of direction of the underlying forms.Using the ends of the cylindrical forms of the drapery,such as the cuffs of the sleeves and pants,is an excellent tool for showing the volume as well as gesture of the figure. lllustration No.17 Illustration No.17A Page 14
Drawing Drapery The Clothed Figure Spiral Fold Spiral folds are exactly what the name im- plies,folds that spiral and wrap around the form.This is a very useful fold for show- ing the volume of the form.The diagram and illustrations on this and the next page give a clear idea of how the fold works.A scarf or cape wrapped around the figure will also follow the same basic pattern of the spiral fold. Page15
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Drawing Drapery The Clothed Figure Zig-Zag Fold The compression of the material is the main element of the zig-zag fold It does not show the form underneath very well and generally appears when you have excess material Page 17