Hi everyone! Following up on my previous demon study, here is an pencil drawing of Archangel Michael. I’m striving to push dynamic anatomy and perspective, but I really struggled with the two-handed weapon pose. My main question is: How can I better handle the foreshortening of the limbs and keep the weapon’s shaft aligned correctly through 3D space, so the pose feels powerful rather than stiff? Any critique or paintover on the pose, foreshortening, or wing attachment would be hugely appreciated! Thank you!

Hi everyone! Following up on my previous demon study, here is an pencil drawing of Archangel Michael. I’m striving to push dynamic anatomy and perspective, but I really struggled with the two-handed weapon pose. My main question is: How can I better handle the foreshortening of the limbs and keep the weapon’s shaft aligned correctly through 3D space, so the pose feels powerful rather than stiff? Any critique or paintover on the pose, foreshortening, or wing attachment would be hugely appreciated! Thank you! | Artwod Feedback