One of my favorite ways to study is to take screenshots from my favorite films & paint quick thumbnails. This exercise helps to focus on composition, values, color & storytelling. All of these elements are important to me as an artist so this exercise is my go-to.Â
Gesture drawing is not only a fundamental exercise any artist can benefit from, but as a Character Designer, doing quick 30sec-120sec drawings of poses & expressions helps fill my mental library for when I draw from imagination. It's another favorite exercise of mine because I love action & fashion, two things that can easily come through when studying people of different backgrounds & trades.