I can see how you improved your technique but I still think a more polished image isn't necessarily better. They are both good but what makes the original better in my opinion is the emotion in it. As soon as I saw it I felt reminiscent of Spirited Away. The vibrant colors, and textures read very well throughout. It has a lot of depth to it. The new approach seems a little more flat and the dragon seems almost transparent. Hopefully a little more constructive with my criticism this time around.