BandJob

You can still get a fair amount of detail by cross hatching and using finer lines to give different depths

Thanks dude, I totally agree. I guess my actual question is: Have I gone to far with the black already or is this a good base to move forward from? IYO

is good, there can never be to much black!

Your light sources aren't consistent.

Geoff May said: Your light sources aren't consistent.

agreed. With a light source that strong there should be a lot in shadow here. Example, almost the entire left portion from the middle over of the image except for maybe a little rim light around the edge, and certainly that foot should be in shadow. Need to determine where that light is coming from. It will help give the image dimension. Put a piece of tracing paper over this, and determine your light source,just begin to black out sections you feel should be in shadow, don't think too hard about it, just do what feels right. If you need help go grab an action figure or something and place the light in the same place so you get a better visual. Check out some b/w inking of comic books google this: batman comic ink - never enough black Side note: That foot needs to be larger, see how large that left hand is coming forward, the foot should be larger than that to pull it forward more. I would look at some anatomy books to study perspective and foreshortening. Good luck, sir. Hope that helps?