my version-


original-

the quality is quite terrible, could anyone tell me format to save it as for the future please?
comments/critism needed please (:

Well if you're using Inkscape, you'll want to save it as SVG. But whatever format you choose to save it in is not going to improve the quality.

Please see the links in my signature for some excellent instructional material for Inkscape. I'd say your 1st techniques to learn should include Blurs and Gradients. Good use of those will improve your image dramatically. Although it seems there is always more to be learned from Inkscape...there is for me anyways, lol.

andROLL wrote:my version-


original-

the quality is quite terrible, could anyone tell me format to save it as for the future please?
comments/critism needed please (:

Wow! Great job! You are really talented!
Unless you are using jpg, or 256 color .gif, the format won't impact the quality of the image.
Inkscape automatically exports to .png which is a lossless format.
Ususally, the more vectors you add the better the outcome will be imo. Some artists prefer a more minimalist effect like what you are doing. If you want to try photorealism, you should definitely look into blur and gradients like Brynn suggested.