Super Duper Fresh

Well I have to admit this has been the most work I ever put into a vexel - I haven't counted the layers but there were plenty! I'm really intrigued by fellow Deviants' vexels which seem to have hundreds of layers to create smooth gradations. (You are all nuts, but I envy your skill!) I also tried to work more shadows into the picture as I felt my vexels were becoming a little flat. Another thing I tried which gives interesting results is using only LAB colours. I'd use values between 0 and 100 for L, and using blending modes for subtler shades. Once the black and white vexel was complete, I masked Curves layers to add colour to the picture. Phew!

- done as a request for Superduperfresh