Hi @Takatomo Homma, I think there´s a lot of good stuff going on in these! Yes, you are drawing contours, but you´re also simplifying them, to more gestural curves, so for something like two minute quicksketches I think you´re on the right track. What Stan does in a 30 second pose is that he simplifies more. He finds the long rythms that connect many bodyparts. A fun challenge is to try to draw a pose with as few lines (CSI) as possible. In the critique video I think Marshall Vandruff suggests starting of with only 5 lines (CSI) + head. That could be a fun challenge which I think you´ll benefit a lot from Hope this helps :) P.S. Have you heard how Stan suggest that you practice? I think he suggests that you 1. Try an assignment pose for yourself 2. Look at Stan and copy his drawing 3. Try for yourself again, without looking at his drawing If you haven´t already, I recommend applying this practice pattern to your studies, since it will help you pick up his good habits.

The fact that this was done with acrylic in itself is impressive. I have seen several caricature of Tom Richmond, so I am somewhat familiar in what he looks like, so even without a reference image, I am not sure I see the likeness. The painting itself looks very well done, but I am not seeing Tom. Do you have the reference image we can take a look at so we can give a more detailed critique. Thank you.

Hey Takatomo Homma, Well done with your sketches. The confidence to draw this clean is a skill that a lot of artists find difficult. I drew over 1 of your sketches. I find its best to find the start of the line and the end of the line and then figure out the curve. Have the direction of the limbs go in the same direction. Sometimes the masses go against the gesture.