All I can say is wow! It might not be perfect, but there is definate improvement. The first one was my first submission to dA, almost exactly two years ago. I really hope you like it, because I'm really quite proud!
Both works are of Lirael for the novel of the same title by Garth Nix. I did a small amount of processing in photoshop just to get the tones back that disappeared in the scanning.
Let my know what you think
EDIT - just switched it so they the old one is on the left *facepalm*
Improvements:
- I actually used a reference! - The face is proportional - The new one looks human - Shading is more precise and smooth, and not just anywhere where I chose to put it - I wasn't afraid to have more of a variety of tones - TBH, I think that it's better in every way that drawing can be!
this is motivating!
*faves*
Also, those books are wicked and not enough people know them!
And I LOVE those books, there are just totally awesome!