/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>2109212
Nonono, go back. It looks muddy now.

Either be bold with your value or don't do it at all.
I think you were too "shy" with the shading on the right side of his face. And I shouldn't have said the word black, that was probably confusing, sorry. Don't shade the face with black.

You can leave the face alone and push the values on his hair and shirt. I'm thinking something like this pic. I think this simple graphic approach can work quite well with your picture.