/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

Figured I should post here since I'm not good at art. I've been reading Loomis Fun with Pencil and I'm struggling with his construction. It's alright when I'm copying him but without a faces all turn out real bad. I've been trying to get away from anime style (pic related, my drawing) I understand what he means by constructing shapes onto the face, but at the same time I just can't grasp everything and draw a decent looking face. Or is Vilppu a better starter?

Should I start from the beginning of the book again? Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!