Sorry for the bad title. I'm hopeless with titles

This pic actually didnt take too long to do. I kinda rushed it at the end though =/
My actual pencil pic looks much better than the scanned one but I dunno how to extract the same quailties. Anyone know the what scanner settings should I use when I scan a pencil rendered pic?

I've been meaning to draw this pic (concept wise) for a long time now. I always liked the idea of someone thinking with the wind in their face and a beautiful scenary in the background with the sun. The concept has always been in my head but I could never get it right. Especially since my background skills are somewhat limited to the point of I have no skill.
This would be my 5th attempt of drawing a pic with this concept. I still need work with the background and would appreciate any tips with pencil technique or drawing backgrounds in general. And I need work with skirts too ><

Oh if anyone wants to color it. Go ahead When ur done make sure u tell me so I can go have a look see and u'll have my love forever.

Anyway I hope u guys like my pic. Enjoy