Applying Studies/Fundamentals class: Hungry for art

[Nadesican]

Hey there John! I'm an aspiring concept artist training entirely on my own, but I've been having trouble translating the work I do in my studies to my original work. There's a very visable quality drop. I'd really like some professional advice on what I can do to fix my work process and make some real progress!

My DA: Http://nadesican.deviantart.com
My portfolio (essentially a highlights reel of my studies) http://scottforand.daportfolio.com/
And my Conceptart.org sketchbook (all my art since I got serious!): http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread....-of-a-Noob

Hope the dice favor me!