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a place - buboplague

@buboplague / buboplague.tumblr.com

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fiddlepot asked:

I always look through your art because it's very flowy and loose—but where do you start when drawing bodies or posing characters? This varies for me and I think that's my issue. As always, I admire what you create and I love coming back here to see new things. :)

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Hello! thank you for enjoying it and coming back now and then! I'm not sure exactly in what way you mean by "where do you start" but I'll try my best to answer. I've also never really thought about this before so I'm also struggling to articulate haha

I tend to sketch without structure or construction (no circle-and-block figures) and instead let the lines do the shape work, because I get too stiff otherwise. I'll start drawing wherever the idea feels strongest- sometimes the legs, or the shoulder, etc. I don't always draw the head first.

Sometimes I'm just drawing where my hand wants to go or what feels fun or looks nice, I don't necessarily have a solid idea of what I want to draw, I just kind of make it up as I go. Other times I may have a more specific idea, like "dancing with a skeleton" or "A holding B dramatically," in which case there's more thought, but I usually end up still going by what "feels" right, if that makes sense. I'd rather capture the FEEL of what I'm drawing, rather than if it's structurally or anatomically correct. I think I'm relying on muscle memory and mental library for this.

And so, sometimes it's good to just go back to the beginning - go look at reference! Study photos and draw poses that are similar to what you want to draw to get a feel for it, then go back and try again on your own. Build that mental library and muscle memory!

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enn0s asked:

just wanted to drop in and say that you are truly one of my favorite artists, you inspire me constantly with your character work and your vibes and im so thankful to have found you and your work ♡ i hope that you can find some well deserved rest for your mind and your body and ill be patiently and excitedly waiting for your return, whenever it may be! take your time and breathe through it and i hope you have a good rest of your day ♡♡♡

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oh, thank you so much!! ;; this is very encouraging and kind. ill try my best 🙏

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doodling characters with pokemon teams pt1

team weird but insightful team bright and deadly team zen and chill team dogpack

(pt 2 - here)

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doodling characters with pokemon teams pt2

team tricky foxes team classic and adventurous team beep boop robots team fragile and baby (pt 1 - here)

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