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Lol, not even close. It's not too hard to emulate a reference picture with a good program, but drawing something without references is a completely different level. x_X
Really? Even for a reference I thought it's very good! Not often to see someone improve so much from just upgrading their tools XD You're very talented.
Aw, thanks! *_*
The new medium really makes a great difference, since I can work on texture and smooth shading so much better now, and don't have to handpick all the colors for shades and highlights myself.
Perhaps in due time..