I like this, it really popped out to me when I was browsing.
I empathize with the painting digitally thing, although I'm learning to paint first by painting digitally, so we differ there.
I like how clean the piece is; I know exactly what's going on. The words in the splatter are cool as well. They act as a kind of residue of the act. Not to mention it's interesting to think about what might be spelled out in blood splatter sometimes. I guess the techs save those pictures for themselves. Conspiracy maybe? Heh heh.
This is my personal opinion on the technical side (so don't take it too, seriously) but you could try blending some of the tones on the arms and pants. I know in Painter there are blender brushes, but in PS you could maybe try some blur effects. I'm sure there are numerous techniques.
Good job overall, a very cool piece.

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Deep man. Deep.

On that cheery note, Happy New Year Schoon!

thanks. but as for the blending, i didnt want to spend too much time on this, and im trying to practice with a hard edge brush. i know what you mean about painter, and the blenders there, but when i try to "blur" in PS, it usually turns out muddy, so im really trying not to go that route. thanks for the advice though. i appreciate it.

Whatever works for you is for the best!

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