Couldn't you have used some vector application to trace your sketch and then color it up? I mean it looks awesome but it would fit better with Utopian if it didn't look like a painting. It's just my humble opinion :) Also your post contains a little informality and that might sometimes give a you a lower score but that doesn't matter as long as you don't care about the scoring. Still great work man, you're talented!
RE: ART - Character Design for Utopy - Utopian.io