yeh, i post to be ripped apart! 
i agree with d100763, the detail is where its at
second one looks really good and great composition with the 3/4 view and use of text and shape.
The composition of the first one is great, but I agree that thereās way too much contrast between the dark and the light. The skin tones need to be sorted out there, but the overall idea and approach is good.
Second one I also like, though I have an issue with the fact that the hair is part of the background. Personally Iād prefer to see a bit more definition in there, but thatās just me. Iām not convinced about the nose, either. The rest of the pic has nice detail, except that area. I know noses arenāt the easiest pieces of the body to draw thoughā¦
for me, i realisized that the hair part is the hardest, so i merge the hair with the background to make it more unique image. But thanks Kitiara and guinness for the feedback.
