Yeah, the first was done at at about 3am, took me about 4 hours. The sleep deprivation is probably why that one looks worse, it was sloppy.
As for colouring, the reason why it’s not aesthetically appealing is because you need shading and highlighting to pop muscles forwards and make the picture seem more realistic. I suggest studying some anatomy to colour it a little better? :’)
Good for what they are. All the best suggestions have been given already. Use them if you want to evolve.
You are right, Mysterio Avatar’d stranger! How could I be so thoughtless? We must protect the childrenz and their innocent minds!