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Stop Drawing Anatomy. Start Drawing Forms.
Most people struggle with drawing figures from imagination not because they lack anatomy knowledge, but because they start with too much information. This article explains why simplifying the figure restores control — and how to do it without dumbing things down.
Why Simplifying Your Figures Makes Drawing So Much Easier
Most people struggle to draw figures from imagination not because of talent, but because they’re starting in the wrong place.
The Layered Drawing Trick That Builds Confidence Fast
Drawing from imagination feels hard because we try to do everything at once. The Gradual Contrast Method breaks the process into clear, confidence-building layers.