very nicely formed!

Thanks! :D

Very good start, but still needs to be shaped more.

Here's a redline to help:
http://i.imgur.com/sqTHd.png

I know it looks like it's creepy and saying "I'm on crack" in the picture, but that's just as a guide.

Good luck!

Thanks! This is great!
I really can't decide how to make the eyebrows, not quite sure what expression I want.
The cheeks where in my plans too, do you think I should trim down a little below them? (Following your sketch)

Thanks again for the help!

Add to the cheeks, put some shape for the brow, and slim down the muzzle (especially the bottom jaw). Also, shape the muzzle so it isn't flat on either side.

Just do not do this to the space below the nose:
http://www.furaffinity.net/full/6906452/
Where it's too wide and the muzzle is flat and the brow extends too far..

Or this:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/7429779/
Where the eyes are too far apart and the muzzle is squished in the front.

=)

The ABSOLUTE BEST advice I can ever give any artist:

Only use real life references of the animal you're drawing/making.
You do not use another artist's work as reference because you'll get the "copy effect" as I call it.

If you print out a picture, then photocopy it, then photocopy the copy and repeat this process, the original image will degrade and disappear over time.

Each artist must interpret real life differently. It will make art degrade if you interpret an interpretation.

Understand?

Sure!

Actually, I'm just using my fursona for reference ^^ And random internet hyenas, but just for some proportions.

And, about your comment above, I got it! thanks a lot!! :D

Your fursona should only be used for marking and colours realistically, but I could be mis-interpreting what you said.. x3

Anyways, you're welcome!