Japanese pro Advice to students – How to draw walking poses

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How to draw walking poses

Student
Hello sensei, Here is my walking pose drawing made in monochrome.
Thank you.

Student’s drawing

Teache
Your monochrome illustration is beautifully crafted—it looks like it could be straight out of a manga magazine! The upward-looking pose is also a wonderful touch.
For a walking pose, tilting the center of gravity slightly forward can make the movement appear even more natural. (Please see the attached image for reference.)
That said, your drawing is already so well done that no corrections are needed! Please use this feedback as a reference for your future creations.
Keep up the fantastic work—I’m excited to see more of your art!

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