#Help with the shading - why do i not like this ?

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proud hedge
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Hellow - so maybe you guys can help me out here. I started shading this guy but somehow... no matter if I put more or less wrinkles on his face, I just don't like it. I don't know if and where I'm going wrong.
(the hair and clothes are not shaded yet and highlights are also missing - the background is unfinished too)

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i quickyl did the highlights to see if they will improve it... i mean they kind of do but it still lacks something. is it just the eyes, do they need more smokey-ness or am I overlooking something severe here ?

cedar marten
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i think its the hair, like adding some highlights in the hair....and i think you should use some light in the background too. but also black isnt the best colour for shading, i think its best if you were to use a purple for the shading

proud hedge
cedar marten
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np! but i kinda do see what you mean with the nose..when people smirk or smile their nostrils kinda flare or like scrunch. so maybe thats it?

cedar marten
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thx

pastel ice
proud hedge
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(at least hes wearing a blue shirt )

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its someones OC so I can't just change that : D