Mannequin Woes

When drawing anatomy and various poses, I have plenty of access to references to use in the studio other than the internet. I try to rely less and less on Google images since it can quickly turn into a time waster (well, at least for me anyway...).

In the studio/office, I use the "how to draw" anatomy books, or even some anatomy textbooks. I'll use the webcam for hand gestures, facial expressions, and now for poses. Before, I used a mannequin as a reference for poses, but now I'm about ready to chuck it out the window. 

It's one of those small, wooden, unisex mannequins that have VERY LIMITED body movement. My latest annoyance with it is if it's positioned in a certain way, the waist area gives out and the top half slouches over.

For instance: 

On the left is the pose I ended up guestimating (an almost inked piece), since the Mannequin decided to be difficult and kept slouching backward. Take note of the knee, see what I meant with the limited movement? Frustration plus!

Thus ends my rant for today. Studio pet peeves anyone?

To be continued...