Just References, Peeps (Artbook #1) (COMPLETE)

I'm making some changes, and I need your help

So over the past few months, I've grown tired.

Of what, you may ask? Well uh, my art style.

Now I'm sure you've heard it all before and it's nothing new, but here's the thing--

I rarely get any constructive feedback and criticism. Not to say I don't appreciate the compliments, those I'm grateful for, they're encouraging me enough! ^^

No, I've been umm..dissatisfied with it. For some time now. And I wanna change things up, wanna uhh, make things more fun and interesting in a way? Since I've also gotten bored of doing the same thing over and over again.

And by that I mean, drawing my characters the same way EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

They're all thin, they all have the same head shapes and body types, same faces, heck, if I didn't have the different eye shapes being a thing they'd all pretty much look like the other! It's not DIVERSE.

And yes, sure, it takes time, but I wanna speed up the process dammit! But it's hard if I don't exactly know what to fix, yanno?

Another problem I personally have with is it that....it's weird to explain but I don't like...the realism in the body that much anymore. Yes, anatomy is important, BUT since I've been drawing with PROPER anatomy for over 2 years now, with equally understanding it in the process, I know for a fact I can stray away from it's rules now. It honestly kinda resembles to anime, and I really dislike that. (not bashing anime, I just feel like I wanna go with a more cartoony style)

So, here's what I'm asking you to do so you can help me (if you want, of course)

If there's....anything you like about my current style, tell me. But, please also mention what you DISLIKE about it.

I highly doubt there isn't anything that's bugging you, so I'm asking you to tell me what that thing is/those things are. But by all means, take your time to gather your thoughts.

I'm asking for criticism. Not just that, but feedback. Opinions. Yes, I'm asking for your opinions.

Don't shy away from telling me outright, I promise you I do not get offended nor do I not accept criticism. CONSTRUCTIVE criticism that is.

It can be anything, my linart, my overall anatomy, character aspects, character designs, coloring, shading--anything!

Please do not tell me that I should and will find my style myself, and that it isn't good if you people choose some of the things for it, because honestly?

I'm lost.

It feels like I'm in a maze...and I can't get out without your help.

I look at my style right now and I'm honestly not a fan.

I even wanted to vent about this but um, heck, I realised what's the point? It'd be stupid to, it's not making me sad, heh!

Just...jumbled.

Here, I'll post all my recent art I like and am proud of so you can get a good grasp and an idea;