Nice clown! I think it is defenetly finished. It should be let now into the galery.
This has improved, but it still remains an exercise, more than a piece for the gallery. There's nothing wrong with that, we all (should) do exercises that don't always need to be uploaded.
It doesn't actually have a meaning: a clown opens his mouth. The viewer can't really find a story in this.
Of course, you can also make it evolve into a piece: add a (simple) body, or a background, or that thing that scares him. You can get help on the WIP forum (I've not seen it there?) if you want.
Have you seen this? You might find some ideas... Keep going!
I think the shading is ok now, try to use an another software for animation and you can always resubmit it again.
Don't be upset! Maybe you could work on it a bit! Maybe you could make the clown more cartoon-ish, make the lines on his face a bit smoother and maybe add some circus background! :)
That are only my tips. :x :)
Nice job! I like the hair but I think it would be much better when the mouth moves to.
This link could be helpful - Mark's Pixel Art Tutorial - Shading.
I think the edits wasn't helpful. His hair seems to be pillowed.
You should re-check the lights and shadows.
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EDIT: update new face colors....
WTF!.............PIXEL ART REQUIRES REVISION!..... !!!!!!!!!!!!!