just a little thing I was compelled to do. Thought it might help others to see the technique I use, but I didn't really feel like trying to outline it in text. If people like this and find it helpful, I might make a more polished version with text

Basically, I think of the process of drawing the skeleton--skull, limbs, anything--as "hollowing out" the silhouette. It's no replacement for references, but it's a handy way to simplify the process