Hey Ashlyn, don't give up. We all experience those feelings as we learn, evaluate, and re-learn. The point is that you make an effort, "see" what you've possibly missed and try again. I've been making gestures for seven years, and I still feel the same anxiety. Get yourself some "Caran D'Ache" crayons, a BUNCH of newspaper print, and follow the "Force" method by Mike Mattesi or Stan Prokopenko. They both have good things to teach you. I like to do three-hour sessions when I hire a model. You can/should draw from life as often as you can. But, when a model isn't available, draw from photo reference the way you have. Warm Up (5 minutes each) Have the models position themselves in an appealing pose and tape (I use the blue painter's tape) around the silhouette of their feet/hands/body parts (just enough to help the model get back into position). Set a timer for 5 minutes, find an angle that appeals to you, and DRAW. Repeat this as many times as you can within 1.5 hours. Your model will want to take a break every five minutes or so. Long Drawing (1.5 hours) Work with your model to create a pose that you want to draw. Tape their silhouette, find a suitable angle, and set your timer. Draw, give the model a break, and Draw again. Try to accomplish a single "finished" piece in the long drawing section. I rarely get done, but I finish enough to call the exercise ended. If you're painting/sculpting and your model is experienced, they will know how to get back into the pose you started in the last session. Thank the model. Please keep it safe for the model. Help them feel welcome and appreciated. Some of my models have become close friends of mine and the artists who participate.