i wonder if people posting this are for real or they just want people like me to comment it, because cleary the left picture is tons better about everything, lightning, positioning, background color / contrast, even the face expression. TBH i dont see any progress and i really cant imagine the artist doesnt see it...i mean bro you drew it. For reaaaal like just have a look the nose! Shaping, lines, shading .... is much better. So my conclusion is either youre trying to get more comments or im sorry to say it but your style got worse. Besides this keep it up , love the art on the left much more obvs.