Alright, so the other day I decided to give this “boy boxer” thing a shot. I’d seen some stuff about it online, and figured, why not? It looked kinda cool, and I was curious to see if I could pull it off.
Getting Started
First things first, I needed to find some references. I spent a good chunk of time just browsing images, trying to get a feel for the style. You know, the overall vibe, the poses, the clothing – all that good stuff.
Once I felt like I had a decent grasp on it, I started sketching. And let me tell you, the first few attempts were rough. Really rough. It’s like my hand just wouldn’t cooperate with my brain. I kept erasing and redrawing, trying to get the proportions right, the angles looking natural… it was a struggle.
The Practice Process
- Sketching: I started with the most basic shapes to build the initial character.
- Detailing: Add some simple details, such as hair, facial features, clothing folds, etc.
- Refining: I started making the structure clearer and the lines more solid.
- Inking: Add color and style.
But I kept at it. I mean, that’s the only way to get better, right? I filled up pages and pages of my sketchbook with these wonky-looking figures. Slowly but surely, though, things started to click. I started to get a better feel for the flow of the lines, the way the body should move. It was like my hand finally started listening to what my brain was telling it.
I also realized I needed to break things down. Instead of trying to draw the whole figure at once, I started focusing on individual parts. Like, I’d spend a whole session just practicing drawing hands, or faces, or different poses. It made the whole process feel a lot less overwhelming.
The Final Result
After a few days of this, I finally felt like I had something I was kind of proud of. It wasn’t perfect, by any means. But it was a huge improvement from where I started. I actually looked at it and thought, “Hey, that kinda looks like a boy boxer!”
So yeah, that’s my little “boy boxer” journey. It was frustrating at times, but ultimately really rewarding. It just goes to show, you can learn anything if you’re willing to put in the time and effort. And a whole lot of erasing.
