Thread:HungryZabu/@comment-31834028-20170206175319/@comment-25315805-20170206224601

I'm not very good at giving advice so I apologize in advance if this doesn't help ><

One thing I always found very helpful when I started drawing bodies was using guidelines and simple shapes to help me with anatomy. Placing circles where joints are supposed to be and then connecting them is really helpful when it comes to getting the shape of the limbs right, and you could always just erase the circles later! Other things like making ovals to get the shape of the bust and torso right are things I still do, even though I'm generally comfortable with anatomy.

A few little tips for anatomy when drawing bodies (keep in mind I'm by no means an expert on this):
 * Depending on the age of your character, and the artstyle you're going for, the torso should be 2-3 heads long (for example, with little kids, I make their torsos two heads tall, and for teenagers I use 2 and a half heads). This is normally the case with most of the styles used in the canon Pretty Cure seasons, for the record, so keep this in mind if you're aiming for that. ^^
 * Hands should be placed around halfway down the thighs, unless the character has very long legs that are not equal to their arms, in which the hands are placed just below the hip.
 * Likewise, elbows are placed near the slimmest part of the waist.

The photo I've included is a small tutorial I made for drawing hands and feet. This is by no means the only way to draw them, but these are the tricks I use.

If you want to know how to improve efficiently, get used to drawing the body in a neutral position, and when you feel comfortable, start experimenting with different poses. They could be as simple as drawing a character with a lifted arm, or bending the elbow slightly; you don't have to go crazy with poses right off the bat. It's best to start small and work your way up to more dynamic poses.

Finally, my last tip for you is to never be afraid to reference! Whether it be another artist's work, or real life photos, looking at an image that captures what you want to draw is very helpful when it comes to improving. Another idea that works is to try drawing something without reference, and looking at a photo or anatomy diagram to see where you went wrong, and then focusing on your weakest areas.

To end off, I would like to say that, judging from your current art, you're definitely on the right track, and with enough practice, I'm sure you can accomplish great things! Just take your time, and you'll improve for sure. ^^

I really hope my advice helps, and I wish you the best with your future art! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧