What I think knocks this piece off balance is that the torso and legs are generally the same size. It's not always true but it is a good rule of thumb.
well torso and the head
The anatomy seems unnatural
What I think knocks this piece off balance is that the torso and legs are generally the same size. It's not always true but it is a good rule of thumb.
well torso and the head
the pose reads ok, maybe the arms are what feels off. shoulders sit pretty high and the hands land right at the chest so the arms lose length. try marking the elbow at about waist level first, then draw the forearm down to it