Hackergotchis - My Talents ...

After Steve Dibb's post about hackergotchis I figured I would have another crack at making one... Tried Krita but couldn't figure out how to get it to feather the selection, moved over to Gimp and I did better but the cut out isn't exactly smooth and the drop shadow went around the whole image, not just my face. I also couldn't quite figure out how hackergotchis handle long hair? May be I should try and dig out a picture where I had my hair tied back instead to make it easier!

If anyone wants to have a play I would appreciate it - or just give me some further pointers. I have put a few pictures below, there are more scattered in my online gallery too. Finish off my rescue diver course tomorrow too - all day out at Capernwray doing exercises and scenarios! Hopefully we will manage to squeeze a dive in after the course too...