Three words: practice, practice, practice.
Ok, so technically, that’s only one word repeated three times. Regardless, Pontormo is one of my favorite Renaissance artists whose art inspires me to keep on drawing. One of these days, my drawings will have the same energy, fluidity, and line quality that is present in his work. That is my goal.
In the meantime, here’s a recent life drawing that emulates Pontormo’s style (sort of) from this week’s session:
More sketches of cats:
Last but not least:

Sketching while watching "American History X"; hopefully he looks like Ed Norton.
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I think your life drawing sketch is really wonderful. You nailed the perspective and proportion. Well done,indeed! nancy
Love your figure drawings – I need to look up that artist!
Wow, you took yourself a difficult goal but no doubt you will reach it!
These are fantastic! I really like the copper colored drawings! And yes, the last one does look like Ed Norton ^^
Great series. I like the kitty and the life drawing.
Wonderful life drawing sketch! With goals like that, you will definitely go far!
Okay, where was I all last month? Definitely not where I should have been: here looking at your beautiful art! It is all amazing. Congratulations on your 30 days of creatin’. Hope to see much more to come.