Well said, and thank you. I prefer using a clear background with fullscreen (Fx2) mode on. In the same level of zoom. Good to see we're on the same page here.

I will touch upon something I always consider before applying any type of filter: There's no alternative to making an image look amazing through manual means, I.E. touching up an image without any filtering and using only basic tools, like the Brush, Eraser and Burn Tool. I used to do this all of the time with 1.0's 256 color indexing method, and that translates into just clicking away for upwards of 6+ hours for a single piece.

The trick to establishing a solid render/portrait is making it look like it wasn't touched up upon in the first place. Once you get that down, then whatever touches you put into it, like smart blur or poster edges, you'll only augment a solid foundation further. I bet money that a majority of NoZ's work or  any other quality portrait released here looks great because it's minimalist.

And Squall, watch your double postings. No biggie, but be aware please.

I normally got good portraits through luck and lots of time having a hell of a problem since I am using Gimp2 and not PS. Too broke to buy PS. I also do not have any understanding how to use the fonts. Been working on portraits for Felicia kinda hit a hard spot trying to make everything mesh any advice or has some one already made ports for Felicia?

You mind uploading your Malin portraits, too?

request Arcueid,Date Masamune,Ananzi,Sanada Yukimura,MewTwo by The 100 Mega Shock
Here are some renders if u want to use, thanks guys i already have sum of yall work and did sumone make a god goku lol

Send me that Shaq render plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

The one that looks like Kirino...it's Marisa right?

The Marvel ones looks badass, me like.