Here are two great critiques by Sycra of other folks works that cover the main issues concerning your images.
Gestures:
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Drawing Form:
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I believe way too much of your focus was spent on color, gradients and such rather than character action, form and anatomy. I think Sycra's videos will show you better than I could tell you here and give you some tips to really help.
