Nara's Art - Learning Moe Characters

[Nara]

I'm sure everyone knows what 'moe' is. (Try to google 'moe' if you don't know what it is, rather than asking me or anyone else here!)
So, basically i like drawing 'moe' characters and of course want to improve my drawing skills using this style.

I was in manga school before (i quit after i reached mid-level), so maybe some of my works would look good or at least acceptable.
BUT! I didn't make this thread to show-off, because there are so many things that i haven't learned yet.

I know my own limit & i know i still have so much to learn.
In fact, your comments & critiques are greatly appreciated.

Here's some of my works i drew before i joined MT:

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These 2 works was made a few minutes before i made this post:

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All links below:(Except for the 1st post)
12-15-2011
12-18-2011
12-20-2011

[Sylux]

Jesus you're really good

[BozeSG]

nice! you haven't actually rusted much as my newb eyes can see it, i'll bet that you will go back to your original skill and even better pretty soon!!

[Gedeon]

Pretty awesome. Con't wait to see the un rusty versions when they come !!!

[Cloudy]

Keep on practicing on your technique, soon you will be drawing fluently again

[Nara]

Thanks for the support, everyone!

Though i don't know how long it will takes until i finally can draw at least like in the 2nd old picture (girl holding a guitar).

Maybe i will try to re-draw some of my old pictures & post it here later.

[spidergoth]

Wow you're really good and if this is rusty for you then I can't wait to see what you do when you're back on track. You have a really cute style with very clean lines so cute

[Sylux]

Redrawing old works is a great way to improve or build back up. I use it all the time when I reuse concept art over time. I've currently been working on one particular monster for 3 months, redrawing it occasionally or when I get a fresh idea on it.

[Nara]

I know i posted that i would re-draw some of my old works today, but in the end i drew something new instead.

Here's what i doodled right after my last post:

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Then i decided to draw something based on that doodle:

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...yeah, i know that guy in the middle is ruining the picture.
I forgot how to draw male anatomy, maybe i need to re-read my tutorial book later.

Then, i decided to draw 2 facial expressions & a hand detail.

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I have this feeling like it's not good enough just yet, you know like something is still missing...
Anyway, i'll always appreciate all critiques & comments from everyone.

[Gedeon]

I've gotta say you've got some kick-ass shiny crisp lines One major flaw i saw was in one of your old works, the girl with a guitar has.....quite a strange hand. And in the newer ones, everything is pretty ok. The last one has a tad bit too long neck, and i think her thumb is too far away from the rest of the fingers. ANd about the male anatomy, it isn't that hard, but i sense that you like doing girls more then boys........owo