Using a ref is not the big deal(relatively)...
When I try to imagine everything on my own it's very hard to get convincing results. (apart from heads and abstract messing)

Nevertheless I appreciate your supporting words!! Always great to read your comments.

It is to me! I can't do crap without a ref.

Im sure if you study human anat youll have it down in, not fast, but in good time. I like the huge contrast the red imposing character has. SO out of place.