no, it's just a useless skill. Or a useless goal, at least. Sure, it's impressive. But there is no shortage of reference and never a reason you cannot use one. So why handicap yourself? Certainly building more knowledge about anatomy is your goal. But you do that by working with reference. its like if my goal was to run a…
Well, I'd suggest as a resource that'll shed more light whilst providing professional insight regarding Anatomy but only one of a number of artistic principles known collectively as the The Fundementals Of Art rather than attempt to explain why in fact your question seems to me at least, meaningless. An example from my…
That's bizarre. I don't know of any 3D artist here that doesn't have some reference in front of them when they work. Even for purely concept work they may have a mood board of sorts. I mean maybe can manage with muscle memory, but honestly what is the point? If you have references use them. Its not like you're pulling up…