My first experiment with Graphic art I was gonna do it as a black background, but I don't have photoshop, so I couldn't edit:What I mean is, I couldn't cut around Cloud's face
What do you mean "you don't have photoshop"? You can still to the black backround without photoshop if you wanted to. Honestly, it looks kinda... plain. First it needs some color, and second, some brushes. It's good for a first time though. =D
Just remember, color always looks good. I think that even if you added some effects in black, it would still look good. There are plenty of programs you could use rather than Photoshop.
Hmmm. You don't need photoshop to make the black background. Golor isn't that bad also. Just do it! But you did a good job if you did plan to use the black background.