these are both amazing, and the change in your painting style is incredible. I really love the "mood" of the first painting. I guess I'm usually drawn to more desolate, dark pieces. The style with which you painted the newer version is incredible, though. you have crazy talent!
You deserve all the credit you have gotten. They are both amazing paintings. Just different styles. People have their preferences. I give a thumbs up. Congrats on being semi-finalist.
I think i like the first one more because of the mood, it looks more nostalgic, like a cold fall rainy day... that kind of day makes you wish to be at home with a cup of coffe... the second looks like a summer drizzle!!! but both are GOOD!!! you are awesome
i prefer the older drawing to the newest. i find that the older one really captures the grungy-ness of the day and the all around sene, although i think both peices are extraordinary!