sharpening the chops

Here are some recvent figure sketches done w/a ballpoint pen. I always try to switch up my materials which then helps me discover new approaches to a subject I have practiced for years.....one in which I always need practice with. These sketches were anywhere from 3-5 min sketches...found myself beginning to design the figure in this session.
The model had a figure reminiscent of Frazetta's work.....so on one page I found myself replacing the stool for a stylized wild cat.....stimulated my imagination and helped make the sketches a little more interesting...