Braixen is ready to compete!

I wanted to draw Braixen from Pokken Tournament. I just adore her animations! ^^

Im pretty happy with Braixen herself. im trying to force myself to mix in some hard shading into my normal shading style and its really, really difficult. I think it came out quite well but I sort of abandoned it in quite a few places. why is hard shading so hard ><!...I hope one day even if i cant master this i can get to the point im comfortable trying it instead of anxious that im just making things look terrible! 

The little Emolga in the background is perhaps a tad chubby but I think it came out okayish. the background isnt great but hopefully its functional.

I keep hoping my next image will be the one that gets a little attention and this one is no exception : s. Ive been considering getting a paid account so I can request critiques to help me get better. I hope at least some people enjoy this image ^^ If you do please feel free to offer advice or suggestions. Im trying really hard to get better and am completely open to constructive criticism : (