I realized a couple days ago that I wasn't really studying.

Study it from reference. Draw it from memory. Create from imagination.

>>3130946
yeah that's the thing, that's the cycle
Study it from reference. Draw it from memory. Create from imagination. derive physical principles lastly... not first because you can't hang on to them while drawing or referencing. you have very little cash memory to juggle all that while in Beta mode ...
one thing at a time to begin with

I use line-of-action and other similiar sites. Minute per gesture or 5 mins per basic construction for an hour, then one hour from imagination.

>>3131072
On the same day you mean like a drill? cause timing is also really important in learning .