Honored indeed, and inspired to work even harder. It is true, I've been given much helpful critique, it would be quite a different piece without everyone's help.
@Xion: Working on making the other side of the boat visible, the piece did infact have a very cartoony feel before I began the stormy sea, which complicated things a bit.
@crab2: Thanks, I'm one of those perfectionists who'd like every single pixel in the exact place I'd like it.
@Godslayer: I noticed that as well, I'll have to work on it. I think the biggest problem is getting over covering the work I've done with waves, which is something I should get over. Adding colors is another problem of mine, I tend to be extremely reluctant to add new ones.