haven't drawn here for a while, and I'm really sorry if this pic really isn't up to par. I really didn't know what to do with the background. sorry if it causes an eyesore.

Try again, and make something a little more coherent. It looks a little random. your shadowing technique is good but remember that things only usually cast a shadow one direction, not all directions.

Hm. I like the elements of the drawing, but I'm not certain if they all work together, so to speak. For instance, the background, while lovely, doesn't work with the more somber mood you have going with the woman. It draws attention from her, in fact, and I believe she's supposed to be the main focus. The lines would also benefit from being cleaner/more defined.

I enjoy your shading, particularly the hair. It's very soft.

It's the solid lines and watercolors. They RARELY go together, and they don't in this instance. It's very sloppy and the color bleeds out of the lines everywhere.

It's just not a good combination.

Erie, are you some sort of facist art director or something? You should really leave your work at work; life will be more fun. It would be a completely different tune if your comments were actually helpful to the artist, but you just sound like someone who thinks all art is solely created for you.

I like the shading on her hair, however I'll have to agree with Reign about the background. It's nice, but doesn't really suit the mood. Something darker would draw the main focus to the character.

don't let anyone tell you what not to do, just make it work