I haven't been able to reply lately, been quite busy with my (ugh) retail job. Thank you everyone for welcoming me! I did finally post a critique, although its only a pencil sketch. (I believe I posted it as 'first critique.) It looks quite pale in comparison with everyone else's work, but then I'll always have something to aspire to I guess!
I'm only 24, so I've got years to work on it all. I'm just really glad I found this place, it has been such an educational experience as well as an inspiring one. Don't worry, I've been taking lots of pictures of my daughter for future use (although I don't think that my pictures outnumber those taken by her grandma's!).
Susan