@Lil Thing: You're probably having problems because you're trying to post an image that is too big for the website to accept? If you're using the same size (or bigger) of the image you posted here, then most websites will flat-out refuse to accept it.
Make the image smaller, to something around 800 pixels in width or height. If you don't have a proper image editor, even with something simple like IrfanView you can resize images easily.
I hope it helps, and you're able to get it working again.
@obastable: Welcome!

Can't wait to see your entry, fabric/fibre art sounds interesting.
@Flying Ninja Monk: Going through 17 hours of drawing with 0 talent means you'll get around 2000 xp points, which'll get you to level 2 talent!

It's worth the time, trust me. The only way you're going to learn is to just hunker down and get to drawing/reading tutorials.
Language restrictions... you mean what language, or what kind of swear words can you use? Language will have to be English, so that everyone will be able to understand it. As for swear words... I guess if you don't go over the top, one word here or there shouldn't be bad. Try to keep it PG 13 at least though.
Also, the winter phoenix looks sooooooo cute. <3 You're not at zero talent, you've definitely gotten some exp at some point!

Dwayna's armor looks good too, although I think to make her more recognizable you may want to add some wing decorations to the side of her head, so that the Santa hat is sort of on top. Her torso is a little bit too big compared to her legs and hips, so if you can re-size the bottom half in Photoshop that might help to make her look more balanced.
I'll try to dig up some tutorials for you later today. Limited time on the computer this morning.