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44 _ - Caricaturing<br />

the foot, and drawing it in other awkward positions. The shoes should<br />

be in keeping with the other clothing. That is, a well dressed man has<br />

shined shoes, while a hobo has ragged, worn out shoes. The rich man<br />

is<br />

usually represented with patent leather shoes with white spats as<br />

Figure 6, Plate 9.<br />

CfllTOEtL //<br />

V^V \-TfT-<br />

COFFIN<br />

Qothing is really a little difficult, but much diligent study gets<br />

fine results here as everywhere else. It should fit the body and should<br />

drape naturally to get a good<br />

effect. Wrinkles and folds are used for<br />

this purpose at the shoulders, elbows, knees, and elsewhere. See<br />

examples <strong>of</strong> this on Plates 9, 10,<br />

1 1 and 12. Note also how the tie and<br />

collar are drawn, the lapels* buttons, button'holes and pockets.<br />

However, a good comic figure must have action and proper<br />

shading. These will be treated in the two succeeding chapters.

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