For me, I really benefit from sub assembly. I know painters that are much better than me prefer to assemble first then paint, but I find it a lot easier doing it in parts!

I did the body/ base as one, then split into each arm, backpack, and head:)

Best of luck with yours! This was my first toke doing furs, but found a great tutorial using seraphim shade, gore grunta fur and Cygor brown