#ok lemme change the tags bc my head went somewhere else lol

[snakeoid]

Sorry if this is weird to ask but what do you use for reference when you draw characters like zhongli? I've been trying to learn how to draw fat/old/non twiggy bodies in order to better represent myself and others and your art is a huge source of inspiration ^^; I just struggle finding things to study when I practice haha

i use the resource that is fat and skin folds by michel lauricella

i dont have a very articulate description but i think its a good book to read through to learn how to draw fat bodies and fat on bodies. there's a various examples of differing bodies and its organized by body parts like torso, lower body, face etc. i think everyone should read it. I dont have a download on me rn because i've kept it saved in folders for over a year now but I believe you can find a free pdf with minimal search

i use it less but adorkastock has a plethora of poses to practice from

i really recommend to just practice all around, I go back to the morpho book quite a lot, and I think learning about fat distribution and how fat naturally sits and folds on the body helps get a better idea of doing it w/o relying on references when doing your own poses.

and this goes for everyone out there, I think regardless on if anyone plans on drawing fat bodies, old bodies or whatever it's just something you should learn if you intend on drawing bodies at all yknow