needs (much) more contrast. you should define the volumes of the face more using light (cast-shadows of teeth, maybe a highlight on the muzzle like you have on the forehead). there's banding around his spots, and the eyes could use a little aa. always risky using black without aa, especially if the rest of the palette is rather light.
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needs (much) more contrast. you should define the volumes of the face more using light (cast-shadows of teeth, maybe a highlight on the muzzle like you have on the forehead). there's banding around his spots, and the eyes could use a little aa. always risky using black without aa, especially if the rest of the palette is rather light.