Specifically about this topic on bodies being unique, I feel like representations tend to homogenize everyone into idealized eurocentric body types. Starting over and studying from the primary source is a way to break away from a colonized view. But this might be more relevant to me as a Brazilian.

A professional can help you notice things and develop your eye. And they will have an easier time showing that to you with the real thing.

I just disagree. We are talking about learning anatomy. Both are important, but observational skills are a must, and you can only develop them by experiencing a body. Even if it's your own body. Touching yourself. Looking at yourself. Tridimensionally understanding your material limits.

totally
blessed be the internet
but sometimes I have the urge to buy the physical thing and have it by my side when I'm working
(it's too pricey)

It's so hard. Like, I've tried sneaking into anatomy classes, corpse museums, research groups and whatnot but it's always a hassle
(and as you said often super pricey)

I mean, sure, but taken how artists don't participate in anatomy classes with actual corpses anymore, I feel there's an over reliance on depictions of depictions of depictions in the current state of things. The primary source for art is still real life.
Or as the kids say, grass.

A good friend recommended an atlas with photos instead of illustrations and I absolutely love it. I feel that we artists should try to learn from the primary source, not from artistic depictions (if you can stomach it, of course).

the female urge to buy a proper medical anatomy book while being an illustrator

underwater boy Rik

Vic

eepy

here’s jonny

do you call her Hsien-Ko or Lei-lei?

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I'm not a big fan of the "I want shorter games with worse graphics" meme because it doesn't really address any of the issues.

COVID got hands, Diesel 😭
but I'm gonna try

The bad stuff on the internet is just stuff that comes with living in a society. The internet is much more akin to a mirror than people want to admit.

You saw nothing.
Calli is asleep.
Not awake at 3 am at all.

makoto & elena

It's been a while since I last posted a timelapse video.
This commission was very much in my comfort zone. I just made the sketch blue and started painting the shiniest muscles I'm capable of painting at the moment.
I've been making a lot of blue art lately.

Hey everyone! If you like my sapphic stuff, I made an exclusive painting for this year's edition of Hardcover!
The campaign starts tomorrow.

Old repaint of thief from Capcom's D&D Shadow over Mystara. Was initially a doodle on a post-it note.

THAT'S EXACTLY IT
NO JOKE
LEAVE THE BOXES AND START ROTATING THOSE HIPS