first post: concept art (newb warning)

[secundar]

Here's some first paintings for a short animation I'm producing. Looking for some crits from the exceptional craftsmen here. Thanks!

http://secundar.homedns.org:8080/~gary/wtlf/foreman01.jpg

http://secundar.homedns.org:8080/~gary/wtlf/factory01.jpg

This is Photoshop 7, Wacom 6x8. I want to improve some before i purchase Painter.

[Forge]

looking not so bad so far you're factory has a great perspective maybe u should add more details... what is this purple light on it???
maybe your man seem a little flat add more shadows... work on the contrast... this flashy yellow background erase maybe your perso...
keep on workin';)