Pixels

Nice! Admittedly I think you might have missed the mark with the boot print, partly due to execution (just offering constructive criticism). That aside... For a first sculpture I think you did a great job. I have limited sculpting experience, but when I used to sculpt I used epoxy putties (often called "green stuff" or "white stuff", and often sold by specialist hobby miniature stores, or sometimes marketed as plumbing compounds). They have a long curing time, and when mixed they have a relatively tough consistency, while staying pliable for hours, allowing you to spend time perfecting details. For smoothing I used to coat my fingers in a bit of spit to smooth out the finger-prints, followed by fine-grit sand paper, finished with a rouge cloth... Normally I would prime with an all-purpose spray paint like krylon before painting with acrylic-based paints. I've never done anything on this scale, and think you did an excellent job sculpting, as far as I'm concerned

Bit of a cliche concept, but I appreciate the effort that went into this. The black markings on the heart look like a gameboy control pad or a keyboard? Curious of what you intended them to be (if I'm right, it seems to fit the theme). IMHO proportions look relatively good, but you need practice smoothing your surfaces... Unless the intention was cuts/bruises? I think the effort that went into it was well done. Curious what your sculpting medium was...