I've labored over this head for longer than bears thinking about, and it still looks crap.

Although it looks okay against the backdrop, the whole thing just seems too long and drwn, not to mentionthe contours of the face look strange.

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Now I'm getting all hot and bothered. I'm going to go to the fridge and pour myself a cold drink -something with horns- then I'm going to come back and see if anyone has posted any advice before I erase the whole thing and start again.