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TADAAA!!!!!

Blah. Finally done.
I've been reading some lovely dA tutorials and I am finally learning how to use photoshop! YES!!

I am quite happy about this. Even though it's pretty useless and has no creative value whatsoever, it came out pretty awesome compared to my earlier PS efforts (like Furnished Soul or Prelude, for example).

So...yah. Took forever. Tools: PS Elements 8 and Wacom Bamboo tablet. 100% freehand.

So...enjoy. And if anyone is a totally fantabulous digital artist who would look at this and cringe, then please leave a constructive comment. I will do whatever it takes to shrug off the mantle of "PS n00b."

Is there any improvements I should make to the coloring?
Are there any techniques I could use to make this look more realistic?
In general, any tips on how I can color better in the future?

EDIT: Made some small changes based on the comments I've received. Thanks to everyone who has given feedback!

Description
TADAAA!!!!!

Blah. Finally done.
I've been reading some lovely dA tutorials and I am finally learning how to use photoshop! YES!!

I am quite happy about this. Even though it's pretty useless and has no creative value whatsoever, it came out pretty awesome compared to my earlier PS efforts (like Furnished Soul or Prelude, for example).

So...yah. Took forever. Tools: PS Elements 8 and Wacom Bamboo tablet. 100% freehand.

So...enjoy. And if anyone is a totally fantabulous digital artist who would look at this and cringe, then please leave a constructive comment. I will do whatever it takes to shrug off the mantle of "PS n00b."

Is there any improvements I should make to the coloring?
Are there any techniques I could use to make this look more realistic?
In general, any tips on how I can color better in the future?

EDIT: Made some small changes based on the comments I've received. Thanks to everyone who has given feedback!