@Teapot Domescam:

I agree with all that you just said!
Realism is all about the shading...

Maybe I should try again, with another guy, but for the first one this year?
Naw...but maybe?

Thanks though, it definitely was an *old* attempt...lolz XD

~Take Care~
<3

I guess it kind of looks like anime, but it's mostly the hair that gives it that effect. I also think if you added more shading effects around the nose it would be more real. The key to drawing realism is to shade rather than draw straight lines. I still like the expression though, it was a good attempt

XOXO