Improving my techniques

[Demon-Man]

Hello.
I am very new here and I hope I do not write this in the wrong forum.
Surrounded by so many excellent artists, I feel like a bloody greenhorn.

The greatest problem I have so far that I somehow cannot find out a painting technique that is quick and looks good. Everything I've made so far took far too much time and the results are not satisfieing. I very impressed how many artists create absolutely amazing colourations even for quick and rough concepts.

I hope I can find help here. Either in form if direct tipps or an online-turtorial.
Currentkly I make use of Photoshop C2.

Here are some of my coloured works (Yes, I've been inspired by japanese manga-style works but future works shall be more realistic):
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/DemonicNisroc/Cyberwitch4.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/DemonicNisroc/SephiraCleanHigh-Res.jpg

[emily g]

Hi, I edited your post so your images show up. It makes it a lot easier for people to help you if they can see the images.
I used the IMG tags instead of the URL tags.