In reading this thread what strikes me foremost is that you seem incredibly caught up on techniques and methods for doing things, as if knowing this stuff will make you better at art. It won't. I was like this too when i was starting out. I used to dissect pictures and imagine what brushes people used and the order they…
I agree with Skayne, your work lacks flow. It is really a basic principle to have a line that flows through your whole character pose, that gives action and pose a more dynamic look. That website he linked you to have some great tips and examples of this. Do study anatomy, learn your muscles and overall your proportions.…
Just think about it. Drawing from life teaches you the forms and shapes of the human body, and how light behaves too. (Its not the only way to learn, but it's very useful) Once those are engraved in your brain, you'll find ways to synthesize them in your own personal way through sketches. Drawing the same sketch over and…