Really nice...

Just suggestion:

White dots is not looking real try to play with layer blending mode, I guess soft light can fix this.

Both avatars in this contest seem to be lacking the avatar ears and hair styles.

Thx Adhir, I thought the dots looked nice, but it is my first avatar and i guess theres always room for improvement, so I'll keep your comment in mind for my next one

To jadedink, I was thinking about the ears but after spending almost an our of search with no results within the free images sections, i just had it with the ears.

You have plenty of time to improve this entry if you wanted to. I choose not to vote til closer to the end if I believe someone can make vital improvements to their image that will raise their vote.

And here is a tut with a link to the ears I used on my first try at an avatar. I have done a few since the one I entered here and found some new techniques for blending colors and getting more of the avatar look I was going for. http://www.webdesign.org/photoshop/photo-editing/na-vi-avatar-photo-manipulation-exclusive-tutorial.18015.html

Hope that helps.

Thanks jadedink, im working on a new avatar now with this tutorial as a guideline. Its to bad i cant use the ears from the link you gave me. My work would be removed (AGAIN!) if i use it. But thanks for the link. Its really helpfull.

Well, I actually think the overall effect is good but in terms facial construction it's not naavi... one thing I would like to stress though is that flare type lights in this type of image are a big NO NO!!... LOL...

also you have to remember to put texture back into liquified areas as you're stretching the pixels out...
blending around the hairline is also noticeable but it's a tricky transition to pull off.

but overall, I think it's pretty good

Your work wouldn't be removed for using them as long as they are clearly linked. I know because I used the same ears in a contest here when I first joined.

And don't be discouraged when something is removed momentarily. At least they give you the chance to fix it and go on.

I really like your idea and your approach. IMHO it looks a little too blurry. Good luck.

I can't stop looking at the eyes

Try to lower the opacity of the white dots a bit more.

very nice Na'vi girl....good luck

AMAZING!!!!!

Sweet!

Great idea, love it!

the perspectives of the pencils and the cup are a bit odd, other than that, Nice image
GL

Great Idea. The hand is a little too bright for me, but i like it.

I agree about the brightness of the hand, and the coffee cup it's a bit distorted, but it's a nice idea.

very nice scene author...best of luck