I like it a lot. I just don't like how I can barely see it because of how dark it is, but if you're going for the shadow warrior style it fits it!

Thanks! 

Yeah, I came back to look at my piece this morning, and I feel like I could have done something more with the background/whitespace but oh well! :P

And I 100% agree with your point of view about professionals and wishing I could do half of what they do! haha!