I had alot of criticism from my friends when making this about that. If I had used a different palette it wouldn't have given off that appearance. I appreciate the comments though, I really don't want anyone thinking I "cheated." Guess it's time to start from scratch.

 What he said. Without WIP stages you'll probably have trouble getting this into the gallery.

 looks suspiciously like a color reduction/edit.

 The reference was actually me looking at myself through a webcam off my computer. That's why I'm looking downward in the picture (also leaning slightly to try and hold still while moving my mouse). The grainy effect my camera had surprisingly helped me alot in making this.

 Mind posting the reference?