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started some reworking after some critiques from multiple sites, this will take some time though as the consensus is on small things.

a word of warning: in my 20+ years of illustration i have found two types of 'critiquers'

the first is the one you want, the one that helps. they point out things you missed and present it in such a way that make you want to take their advice. these people are easy to spot because you will want to listen to them.

the second is the 'trap': this can be broken into two basic types. the "blow hard", someone who says a lot but knows nothing about what they are talking about, and they do it in a 'i am superior to you' way. simply by taking critiques from multiple unrelated sources can clear out the 'legitimacy' of the blow hard, especially if those other sources are from much better artist and directly contradict the "blow hard"
lastly is the Saboteur. this is the most dangerous person to your growth as an illustrator. they are usually and 'established' artist of moderate success but very insecure with their position (or just bullies for bullying sake). they start with a critique that may be 'correct' but they do it in a bullying condescending way. basically they use language that would get them punched by multiple people if they were not safe behind their computer. the first critique is to get control over you, everything after that is to put you down the wrong path and make sure it is hard for you to recover. if you try to ignore them without blocking them entirely they get their friends to come after you.

so in conclusion don't just listen to what they say but how they say it because intent is part of the critique.

Description
started some reworking after some critiques from multiple sites, this will take some time though as the consensus is on small things.

a word of warning: in my 20+ years of illustration i have found two types of 'critiquers'

the first is the one you want, the one that helps. they point out things you missed and present it in such a way that make you want to take their advice. these people are easy to spot because you will want to listen to them.

the second is the 'trap': this can be broken into two basic types. the "blow hard", someone who says a lot but knows nothing about what they are talking about, and they do it in a 'i am superior to you' way. simply by taking critiques from multiple unrelated sources can clear out the 'legitimacy' of the blow hard, especially if those other sources are from much better artist and directly contradict the "blow hard"
lastly is the Saboteur. this is the most dangerous person to your growth as an illustrator. they are usually and 'established' artist of moderate success but very insecure with their position (or just bullies for bullying sake). they start with a critique that may be 'correct' but they do it in a bullying condescending way. basically they use language that would get them punched by multiple people if they were not safe behind their computer. the first critique is to get control over you, everything after that is to put you down the wrong path and make sure it is hard for you to recover. if you try to ignore them without blocking them entirely they get their friends to come after you.

so in conclusion don't just listen to what they say but how they say it because intent is part of the critique.