What should i learn first, anatomy or perspective, whats more important to learn first

[tepid idol]

i quite literally started drawing for the first time this week, i only have less than 5 hours of drawing experience and ive been practicing 1, 2 and 3 point perspective

should i keep practicing box perspective, and for how long should i do it? or should i give anatomy a try first?

[void flax]

ANATOMY

Perspective is nothing without anatomy but it cannot be the same vice versa

[tepid idol]

thank you!

[dense dock]

You should be learning construction along with your perspective practices
You may be strengthening bad habits that will be more difficult to overcome later if you focus on anatomy before practicing construction + perspective
Anatomy is a great thing to practice for your art but it wont teach you how to draw characters from different types of perspectives or how to give them real depth
However theres no reason why you cant study both and switch between them
The most important thing you can do is to stay invested because learning is difficult
I would follow the 50/50 rule, half of your art is for study and half is for fun

[devout grotto]

Any tips for drawing anatomy cuz I can't seem to get it. I'm also in the same situation as op

[dense dock]

Keep in mind that the elements of art and principles of design are the building blocks for your art

[tepid idol]

ill definitively keep this in mind, ill try balancing things out

thanks!

[winged pewter]

Perspective on basic forms.

#1255152422863765524

[void flax]

https://youtu.be/Lw0nZEw8IIk?si=ACEZiCiG3R4aAhZp

I’d also practice figure drawing a lot

It fixed everything for me haha