This picture is for Zal. He is a close friend, enough to call a brother. I found out that it was his hatchiday a few days ago, and decided to draw him something in a new, larger sketchbook. I have a number of drawings, but I like this one the most as I believe I did decently on the shading, which has eluded me until lately. Any critiques on it are highly encouraged as well. ^^ I know the forebrow is off, but anything else that should/should not be shaded?

So, this is for you Zal. ^^ Sorry about the grimace, but like I said, this was the best one. ^^