Critique matters

I was totally proud of my last painting. So proud, this is now the third time I've brought it up XD But I really feel like it shows the most of my improvement.

I had submitted it to a critiquing group I'm part of and got some great feedback. Since I finally had some time yesterday, I updated the painting based on the feedback.

So...

BEFORE

AFTER

There were a lot of small details I fixed, but the main things were improving the branches and blossoms (which were apparently transparent) and blurring the background a bit to keep the focus on the character. Now I can be proud of it all over again. For another couple of days, anyway, until I finish my next one.

Do you want a prieview of it? Really? Reaaaaaaally?

Well, too bad. I don't do previews. :3