noob pic...need critique :D

[Bodyrott]

http://www.tylersart.com/gallery/misc/poo.jpg

One of my first concept/paints since high school. It doesnt have near the style I had envisioned. It turned out being pretty standard and what you'd expect from a bear with a weapon.

Perhaps there's some good tutorials on painting you could point me towards? Bonus if it's for characters because that's where my interest is.
I struggled with the brushes a lot. I really wanted more of the look that john dickenson got with his fur on the bear.

[Erik]

I think it's a great start.

It is very dark though, maybe push your values more. The knife highlight is now a bit too sharp and the bear details get lost a little.

There is a tutorials section on this site, maybe look there?

[awalloffire]

I agree about pushing the values. This is a good one though overall. I thought the nipples/rings were eyes at first and was a little disappointed when I discovered my mistake.

[Bodyrott]

omg a tutorial section...brilliant idea :P

I'll spend some time in there today

[zeroe]

i think the style of the blade and the style of the bear are too different o correspond well together. And i agree about "brightening" it up a little.

A good start though