Pose reference
Sword: overhead raise
Blade lifted over the head with both hands, ready for a downward cut.
Front
3/4 front
Side
BackDrawing this pose
Draw the blade as one straight line first, long and unbroken, then fit the hands around the hilt. Turn the pose to see how the blade foreshortens.
For gesture and silhouette practice
Gesture (line of action)
Silhouette
Outline
Similar poses
6 poses. Click a pose to see it from every angle, then open it in the 3D Studio to adjust and export it.
Make this sword: overhead raise pose your own
Open it in the Studio, turn it to your angle, adjust the joints and export a clean reference.