@shaun, pincho took the time to offer honest feedback, all of which i agree with. if you're going to post your work for public critique, please be prepared for something less than "oh, it's great!". you asked for comments and criticism; take any feedback, good and bad, and consider it. it's a big part of how you'll improve. if you sit there and defend it, as you've done, you're prone to get less honest feedback which will only stunt your growth as an aspiring artist.
good luck!
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