Big Brother: If you know it's going to sound harsh, I would suggest you reword it rather than appologize for what you're saying. And I would think the piece would have more personality if you revive it in an original manner, not straight-up copy the reference. I fail to see how using altered lines makes the entire image a failure.

Personally, Aeri, I like you're version better. Her head isn't as awkwardly shaped. Yay! I don't like the white outlining, though. LET YOU'RE EDGES BE FREE AND PIXELY, AERI. LET THEM BE FREE.

We should work on our palette skills together.