i think i need to re-sharpen the face, some of the latter effects/coloring/shading etc i did seems to have faded it, c&c plz ^_^ edited lighting v2: edit2, version 3, more lighting changes:
I like the abstractness of this one. But as Xed said, the lighting could use some work. Otherwise, it looks really nice!
Lighting still doesn't look great, but it does look a lot better. Maybe try just above is right shoulder? idk Keep workin on it!
added to the lighting again, but think i may have over did it, and thanks diverse i'll try playing with colorbal. was goign for a kinda sepia/yellow tint on the bg with the blu being kinda tealish as highlights but i can probably define it more :] thanks for comments all ^_^