this is just a very nice idea.. I'm not sure if it if it falls into the realm of caricatures but it's still very well done.. in your step 4 (before the filter work) you might want to try some burn/light dark paint shading, to give the face more depth.. this is JUST a suggestion.. but it might give the image a more meatier feel and bring the Idea of a swine face more density (pigs are chunky and fat and this image is light and fluffy.. it is just a personal choice)

This falls into the realm of caricatures if magicsteve has a snout-like nose and funny ears (which does not seem to be the case) or if some aspect of his personality or habits is thought to be 'piggish' (something I know nothing about, but perhaps the author is better informed).

I HOPE I don't have any piggish-qualities! Overall this made me laugh, but I agree with Golem that more depth would be an enhancement to the image. Pigs ARE generally depicted as fat and clunky, so if thats the theme you are going for you should feel free to "chunk me up". I DO like what you've done though (even if I don't quite understand it). Nice work!

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why pig nose and ears?

"why pig nose and ears? " because when i first saw "magicsteve" picture on the forum i was thinking about making his caricature look like an elegant pig.that was pure inspiration.

I wouldn't consider it a caricature, but it certainly is a nice image. Good job!

nice