Study basic human proportions
Learn major body landmarks
Observe the skeleton structure
Understand muscle groups
Practice gesture drawing
Block in simple shapes first
Compare angles and measurements
Draw from reference photos
Sketch the torso, pelvis, and limbs separately
Build forms in three dimensions
Focus on balance and posture
Practice hands, feet, and face individually
Use light guidelines before details
Refine contours after structure
Shade to show volume
Repeat with different poses and body types