critique/newbie/help :)

[jenniferroberts]

hi all. im fairly new to illustrator so dont get frustrated with me this is the result of a new project i've started on while in the process of learning the program. i'm currently at an artists block, on top of having little knowledge beyond the basics. where should i go from here? i want to make this amazing. i have the potential and patience. but theres so few tutorials out there to help with my specific needs. so YOU tell me.. criticize it up. i need it!!!!