1st Drawing, criticism requested

[Dannyboi93]

So this is my first drawing, i've never drawn before... apart from about 10 years ago. I woke up today and thought "I think im going to draw today" so drawing is indeed what i did.

Have you any criticism for me? I didn't refine the drawing half as much as should of... i was eager to get it up here. For example, actually finishing the rocket launcher for a start :P

[ThunderSpam]

If you are interested in getting into drawing, work on your basic proportions, and perspective. If you compare this guy to a normal human, you will notice he has midget arms, tiny lower legs, and is holding what appears to be a giant vibrator. I would also suggest darkening your lines, unless you want a more realistic feel, in which case work on developing your forms.

[Kinsei]

Well, its a start.
The anatomy has already been mentioned, so I don't need to dig in to that. So Work on those arms.

The pose, and composition, are quite bland. Profiles are fine and all, but to get a real dynamic feel you got to get some interesting angles.
Put the viewer right above the barrel of the bazooka, staring down at the soldier. Twist the mans face with anger and rage, or a calm, cold, calculating death stare, or the cockiness of a war hero.

You could also put the viewer behind the soldier. Give us a shot at what he is shooting at. You could stack him up against impossible odds and place a huge mech or tank in front of him.

What ever angle you choose, try to spice it up

Also work on your details a little and get some more solid lines in there.

[STAR-POWER]

thats pretty good for a first timer...thats way better than what i can draw lol

[PoisonTheCure]

I think the most obvious mistake you've made is in the right leg. Or both legs. It's impossible for one of them to be in a running stance while the other meets the ground at the knees, if you tried to do that IRL you'd be in a 'knighting' position.

[Dannyboi93]

At 8/29/11 10:41 PM, STAR-POWER wrote: thats pretty good for a first timer...thats way better than what i can draw lol

Thank you :) praise helps too lol

For everybody else, thanks for the criticism. You have given some extremely helpful input, thanks for your time to check it out. Next time i might have something better :)