Hey guys and girls I recently decided to study/learn pixel art in my spare time, but i don't know where to start and i thought the you guys could help me out and guide me in the right way (maybe link me to some tutorials that you guys used when just starting with pixel art and animation)

I just started to work on my project (about 15 minutes ago) and i have some template sprites made...

Can you please check it out and if you can help me out with the front pose for the character because to me it looks a bit weird.