Terley, that's a great edit. I like it, I think it definitely need more contrast, since yours has another dark shade and pure white, but I'll look into smaller details. I've started working on it already, just took me some time to reply. Thanks again!
I'm thinking a slightly stormy sea with a sunset type thing, for the background, but the shading on the face currently suggests midday, so I'll go with that. Any tips on shading water?
Also, it looks like you made the face less long, Terely. Should I do that or is it a matter of opinion rather than realism?
Expect updates... soonish.
Toodles!
Shrike