started learning about a month ago, looking for critique

This is what I meant about vertical lines and poses.

Nice work with the picture you send!

And one last wise-ass comment, then I'll STFU: If, in order to not give up, you occasionally need to produce work that goes beyond stick figures, then simply occasionally produce work that goes beyond stick figures (like you did beautifully in the piece you linked). ;) sorry couldn't resist :D

Happy Drawing!