I really like it, but I can't get past the eyes. (Just my opinion HB, please don't take offense. Everybody has different tastes and beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that.

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When I viewed your last image, I noticed a darkened section lower on the head and immediately pictured the following very cliche variation:
(I certainly don't expect you to use it, I just wanted to share it with you.)
Keep up the good work!