[Request] Opinions/Critique (Icon(s))

My Icon Gallery

If there's a forum this belongs under, move it there, 'cause I didn't see one for icons. Anyways, I JUST started computer graphic art, using only a mouse, The GIMP, and my brain. So, I finally finished my first icon. Since it's only a 64x64, I don't have a tablet, and my art skills are quite lacking, don't expect Picasso-type work please.

First icon: Chaos Barrage
(Idea:) An array of firey, chaos meteors (hence why they're green). This one took me about 1 1/2 hours to make, since I kept redoing a lot of things.

Second icon: Chaos Constriction
(Idea:) Basically, just anything involving constriction. I considered ropes, handcuffs, and "iron" bars, but I decided chains in the end. This is still a WIP, so anything you suggest will be nice.

Third icon: Lightning Thrust
(Idea:) Lightning. Lots of static and force. I don't like this one as much, it seems too 2d, but im not sure what i can do to change that.

All I ask is that anyone who finds the time to look, offer suggestions on where I need improvement, and what could use improvement/additions in the icon(s). Like I said, if there is a proper forum for this, move it there, 'cause I wasn't sure what icons were considered. (2d art seemed to be focused on skinning.) If my work isn't hated, then I'll update this thread as I go. Thanks for anyone's help!

~Darkwulfv

They all look too basic... like no filters, nothing... but that's my opinion.

http://www.wc3campaigns.net/resources.php?f=635 - You can post Icons and/or interfaces there.

They look too much like pixel art, no subtle gradients.

And it needs a lot more work before it can be submitted as resource.

It should be moved to the WIP textures forum.

I had no intentions of submitting them as resources, for one. Even I know they look basic. I was just looking for opinions, so I can improve right off the bat.

Alright, I'm stupid so bear with me. What're you referring to?

Oh, and thanks for posting. Once I figure out what you're referring to, I'll get right to work on them. Like I said, these are only my first 3, and I barely know about any of the tools/options GIMP has to offer, but I'll work on it.

EDIT: I worked on Chaos Barrage a little. Yes, smudge is evil, but I couldn't help smudging the meteor trails, it made a nice speed/blur effect.

I've looked through every filter, and none of them were appropriate for Chaos Barrage (it's the only one I checked so far). They don't look fitting for the others, either. But, hell, who knows.

Anyways, I'll be moving this thread to the thread area Tide-Arc mentioned, so if you want to continue helping me, go there. Thanks!
(link: My Icons)