This is one of two pics that show a turning point in my abilities.

::Here's the other one, by the way::

This time, I wanted to practice cross-hatching. Not very good, but at least I was trying something new instead of just remaining stagnant. I especially like the splashing effect. I should admit that I got the pose ::and the water effect:: from a David Finch cover for PSM. For the most part, I just took the pose, but the hair, water, and arm were all Finch's. ::hangs head low::