This is an exceptional piece. Your client is right...the smile becomes him and emphasizes his mischievous eyes. The gif is indeed funny.
Your work is so good that I wish I had your artistic talents too. I am glad I found this though...made me smile this morning!
Don't worry, if you want to improve your artistic skill, just focus and make something every day, even for couple of minutes. I didn't go to an art school, had some drawing classes but only traditional methods. I'm a self-taught digital illustrator. ;)))Thank you, @cheekah! I'm really glad my pieces can make people happy and laughing. That's the best gift for me!
Wow! Self taught and you are so good! I am so going to take your advice...who knows someday, I may be as good as you. Thank you!