>>7622759
This is actually a really good reference. I didn't want to do it at first because this skinny bitch is unappealing to me (and reminds me a little of my sister) but from an educational standpoint I'm getting a lot out of it. I've always had trouble drawing women's shoulders, but I can see where the bones go on her in a way I can't on a woman I'd actually want to look at. The anatomy maid sense now I'm a way you don't get from anatomical diagrams. Also, the way the models line up helps a little with understanding proportions (sort of.)
I didn't even try it in pen. I knew I'd have to erase it and correct it and it's been very satisfying seeing the forms come together with corrections.
I'm having trouble with the fine details because for mild insanity reasons I'm using a Home Depot pencil and not sharpening it even though I have fancy nip mechanical pencils, lead, and erasers I could be using. I'm trying to escape the whole "I need premium materials" mindset (although the difference between this pencil and pilot .5mm lead with tombow mono erasers is fucking huge.)
Another issue I'm having is (under the assumption I'm going to ink over this) at this block in stage it's hard to deal with all the values. There's her skin, his skin and the various shadows on both and the wall. It's nothing I can't overcome and learn, but it's tricky and that's what makes this a good challenge.
I should probably get the good pencils and do the hands, toes, lips, eyes, and skin folds more accurately if I intend to continue in ink.

Thank you for the reference. This helped a lot!