Sula's Sketchbook

[Veneq]

Yeah I can commiserate with the whole "I can draw it on paper, but it turns to disconnected mush when I paint it digitally" aspect. I think the way to approach it is a combination of all of the above. I'd definitely hit the relevant portions of the anatomy masters (specifically Bridgman and Loomis) and also continue with the photo studies. But instead of just doing the study and sort of applying what you learned in the next piece, try replicating the study from memory immediately after finishing it. Don't look at it though or the original reference. Just replicate it and then compare the results after and take what you learned into your work.