How to Draw Poses - From Stiff as a Board to Dynamic and Fluid

You’ve got the hair and face done, complete with a stylish and swoon-worthy outfit. The only problem? Your character looks stiff and lifeless as a robot. That’s one of the hard parts of drawing people—making their movements feel alive and believable. If poses aren’t your strong suit, never fear: these fellow artists on pixiv are here to help you out!

Have a look at the references below for some inspiration, and say goodbye to rigid and boring characters!

*Note: While some reference illustrations allow tracing, not all of them do. Please refer to each individual tutorial to see its terms of use.