It really is! For this one I think it definitely added more to the mood the pose seems to be expressing. Probably took quite a bit out of your stick though? XD

It really is! For this one I think it definitely added more to the mood the pose seems to be expressing. Probably took quite a bit out of your stick though? XD
Yes, this one needed a bit extra to add to the mood.
Large areas of shading can indeed be monotonous.