Thank you both for the feedback -- this is exactly the sort of thing I was looking for! I will practice more realistic human forms before moving into cartoons. I think knowing anatomy will help me to draw more believable cartoon characters.
For as long as I can remember, I've had an interest in drawing. I used to create comics as a kid and was always frustrated with how to come u with characters and draw them correctly. It wasn't until I discovered this site that I realized I had never *learned* to draw the human form.
So I've made an effort to practice ( every day if possible.) Here's a page from my sketchbook, a few characters that I made up from scratch. Any feedback is appreciated!
[img]https://i.imgur.com/ZlTxARP_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=high[/img]