/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

What are some unconventional way to study visuals? I think pic related is good for anatomy as you can see most of the muscle/bones clearly while still having a live subject. I don't know if anyone else has ever thought of using anorexic or unhealthy subjects for this. Here's the full video if anyone is interested.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9tEZhw4GMM

I've also been told that observing plant and insect life irl in person is very inspiring and you always find unusual patterns you don't see anywhere else, I also believe that irl nature is a lot more versatile than anything found in books as it constantly spawns new variations and adaptations of life never seen before.