Awww, you did a pretty good job, but you're right, the blender isn't all it's cooked up to be. I never use the blender for everything anymore. If I still used it, that is. I'd only use it for things that needed to look smoother, less crisp and course. Like, say hair, maybe, and the shading of the eyes, and possibly skin, aswell. :3

hey, don't be harsh on yourself pleasseeeeee, I always want to crapp out my own work when I'm not happy with it, buttt pleaseeeee just note what needs improving and let other people rip it to pieces for you *grins* but really *hugs* pleaaaasee

I'll say a few things. This IS good, its not the best you've ever done but I never expect that from anyone.

the face, is very good, the nose and muzzle look great and the hair makes sense, the eye is nice as usual and the blush is simply fantastic.

however, and its never pleasant (I find) you did have a lot of large flat monotoned surfaces in this pic and these are vvverrryyy frustrating to colour and never come out and allways furstratiting (omg that was a typo but... omg dodgy)

this is crazy advice but I would suggest either making you're clothes more detailed, making them crumpled oorrr working on detailed shading for them *shrugs* either way, I can see why you're not TOTALLY happy with this, but the reasons aren't you're fault and its still a great pic

*hugs tight* I know he'll love it Domi! You seriously don't need to be hard on yourself. You're a wonderful artist, and you should be proud of whatever you do, even if you don't think it's up to par.

ahhh...your prob is making black clothing without losing the lines entirely...so the paler coloring leaves an effect that isnt what you hoped for

this is not your worst...or your best...I think its just bothering you more right now because there are other things dragging you down as well...tak a break if you need to...we will be patient and still adore you when you get back

Lol He's a hottie!! I like this picture a lot ^^ he reminds me of those hawt skater dudes I imagen so much! Heheh <3 and like everyone else says, don't be so hard on yoru self, it's a really awesome picture