Studies - Learning how to draw bewbs again (Patreon)

I wanted to show you an example of how I'm approaching studies these days. After starting my mentorship and locking into improving at things I've always avoided, I noticed that studying subjects I'm already comfortable with has gotten like 50x better 🤪

Here's a quick breakdown of my process:

• First, I gather reference images of the subject (in this case, bewbs!). I selected just a few to start because I wanted this to be a 30-minute study.

• I trace the photos while focusing on SHAPES. I used to concentrate on lines, but thinking in shapes makes it easier to convey that 3D feeling. I constantly remind myself to be aware of the construction while tracing, no mindless drawing! The goal is to understand why things look the way they do.

• After breaking down the photo with simple shapes, I put it aside and draw looking at the original reference. The tracing step beforehand works wonders for getting proportions right. And I don't hesitate to use the liquify tool for adjustments, as long as I understand why I'm making them.

• Finally, time to draw from imagination! I keep a library of reference photos on my second monitor but don't copy any specific one. This gives me the visual vocabulary to experiment with different breast shapes. I challenge myself (like the low angle or the bouncing motion) and then analyze the results: "Did I do well? Do I need to study proportions more? What's the next thing to focus on?"

Hope this wasn't too confusing! I tried to explain it as clearly as possible. I know seeing how others study can really help in developing your own approach, so I hope this helps someone. 💖

P.S. Tiers 2 and 3 - a timelapse is available for this one! Watching it might make the explanation clearer. 😆