#amab people often but not always have wider shoulders

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Bonjour!!!

Do u mind sparing anatomy tips for drawing guys? I swear i struggle so much with drawing them so it would be much appreciated 😭🙏

Hi!! Omg, you have no idea how happy I was to receive this ask—

Ok, disclaimer: I'm very self-taught, so my methods might not be very professional or helpful, but I'll try my best to explain how I do it!! :)

also please excuse the rushed sketches (⁠´⁠-⁠﹏⁠-⁠`⁠；⁠)

I usually go for "boxier" shapes when sketching like this because it makes it easier for me to visualize the layout of the anatomy. AMAB people also often have more defined muscles and broader shoulders (vs. AFAB people often have wider hips), so I try to keep that in mind. (That's obviously not always the case depending on a person's body type, but it's a fair default guideline.) Referencing muscle diagrams also helps!

Softer/rounder/slimmer shapes are usually more associated with feminine traits, so when I'm drawing feminine characters, I tend to start with ovals instead of rectangles.

For me though, the most important thing when it comes to defining a character's masculinity or femininity is using context through clothing, poses, and/or facial features. Ofc this isn't a one-size-fits-all kind of thing, because people have different body types and all that stuff isn't necessarily gendered, but I think it's a good place to start :)

Thank you for asking! I hope this helps a little!! (⁠✿⁠^⁠‿⁠^⁠)