02/02/2026 - 5 min pose

by Mixcoatl69, February 2nd 2026 © 2026 Mixcoatl69
Mixcoatl69
I have a lot of problems on what to do after this point, do I add detail? shadows? maybe compare my drawing to the pose and spot mistakes.
I also would like to know what to do on longer poses (10+ minutes).
Thank you for your time in advance.
Pickles10
The problem area seems to be the arms and the action of having them folded. unless the model has just crossed them, the arms will rest downward onto the 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sorry for using a stock image, but you can see what I mean. (especially because this is similar to the pose you were going for.) other than that, your foot (not the one supporting the figure, the one posed outward) is in a good position but awkward to the leg. as a tip, typically all feet point in the direction of the knee when someone is standing. 

onto what I like about this piece; your proportions display an understanding of the human form and, generally, your anatomy reflects that. this is what most people want out of quick figure posing, and you've achieved it! its just pesky little rules that can throw a piece off. even then, its obvious what pose you're going for and the anatomy is there. Again, I like the direction of the foot-- I just wish the leg was rotated to fit it. 

keep up the good work!

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