Deep cheek bones, I like the stare, too. Excellent work so far!
Some points I see, if I may: Pics are not focussed, we can't see any detail, but you already know that. But, from what I see you are doing a good job. I like the color tones, they seem to be spot on, IMHO, just need some refining of definition, (subtle highlight and shadow blending) but that may be the pics. Need a bit more chest flesh work, definition.
Great start overall, keep going! Cheers, Ski.