Vector Smudge

For this one, I basically brushed in different colors, layer by layer, smudged them with different vector brushes and grunge brushes, and then sharpened them quite a bit. I then added a couple clipping masks using vector grunge brushes, added a c4d, and played with the lighting and contrast.

Creation

Something different just for fun.

Rurouni Kenshin

Eh, this one's alright...

C4d Halo

C4ds, clipping masks, and smudging, all in one. :)

I don't like this as much as the last, but it's still pretty good I think.

Afro Samurai V2

I've really been playing with effects and c4d's, and I'm happy that I finally came up with something that I actually like.

c4d's and clipping masks

Templar