[Helsinki Harlot]

I like it.

And hey; I avoided hands for 4 years. And Manga hands actually look a lot like real people hands. It's a good place to start tho'.

My pro-tip if you're trying to move more towards real life figures; practice tracing refs. Especially with a new tablet thing (I'm sick so forgive me if I rem. the wrong person) TRACING is the best thing you can do for practice. http://senshistock.deviantart.com/ is the best for that.

I know most artist curse tracing out the ass (except they all know they did it at some point), as long as you don't publish it for profit. But if you want to learn more realistic you have to have your hand get used to the STROKES. So if you're not happy with manga style, trace over an actual picture the lines and your hand will eventually get used to those movements and after awhile, bam. :)

I hope that made sense.