Digital Marci

I had this conceptualized for awhile but my photoshop is so slow that its taken me awhile to finally get it to this point. Im not sure if Im done with it or not, I really like the look of it now but I also want to go more in-depth into this style
Done with Photoshop 7, Wacom Graphire 3

[link] Photo Refference. the photo isnt all that good, the drawing represents MArci better.

[link] Sort of inspired this style. The use of vector art and digital painting hybrid anyway.

I put advanced crit encouraged fora anyone that might be able to give me more tips about this technique, its my first attempt.