Hi, new here. I'm just your average aspiring artist trying to learn what it takes to become a better artist.

This piece is a character I've been working on for a fan project. I sketched it first before taking it to the computer and finishing the image in Photoshop.

Pierangelo Boog:

I follow the words of yngvill! (with help from babel fish!)

Me to. But fear not. There are a lot of manga fans in here, so welcome to a great place to develop

Welcome Joe...and while I am not a fan of the typical children's "Anime" there are some forms that definitely capture my attention. Keep in mind though when you are copying your favorite style that the reason for it's look is not for authenticity or realism. The reason for the "anime" look is to reduce complex lines and textures to easily reproduced and quickly recognizable features.

The white wavy line in the hair is suggesting strong lighting from the front but you don't have any other equally strong highlights, other than the bit on her nose.

A little inspiration for you.

Stanley Lau

Keep your head up. Just keep workin' and learnin'. The tutorials from IFX are helpful and go rummage around in the Conceptart.org forums. Alot to learn there also.