giana - that would be because Nia is Elowen's little sister :) high resolution digital photos from the same source were used for the head texture, but it is redone in a different, more grungy style. nia is what you would call 'heroin chic'.. her body is also redone, and rio's handpainted makeups are always unique. im not going to say that nia is 'much better' than elowen. everyone has their own taste, i suppose, and something i think is better might not echo someone else's thoughts on the matter. however, i constantly strive to do better work, to improve my skills (hey, i learned to model and conform clothing :), and help people get more versatile characters and better renders. so yes, looking back on my work, i see quite a progression - and i apply what ive learned to my new textures and characters... and i try to learn something new every day. "nice eye reflections, too... reminds me kinda of the neat stuff Cimerone did with her pretty Faith character which i absolutely adore... " ...and that would be because im the one that taught regina (cimerone) how i paint my style of highlights :) cheers, -gabriel