Imo the unshaven stubble is either too dark or to close in colour as the metals making it look like an extention on the helmet.
I’ll glaze it back with a bit of midtone skin. Tbh it’s more the light glinting off the chin though.
Why does his helmet have a metal chin strap? Surely that’s really impractical?
Haha, just kidding. Excellent painting as usual Andy. Blue tones on the sash are spot on.