James; I can see a few things that you might consider ready for next years competition.
It appears that the face paint has migrated onto the hair at the temples or is it some kind of mask? If a mask it needs to have a greater definition/contrast.
I\'d suggest that the skin needs to have a greater range of tones making the definition of the skin/muscles stronger. Washes and glazes will work wonders on achieving this.
I see that you\'ve done some drybrushing on the Beastman\'s fur. From what I can see (or it could be the photograph) it appears that you\'ve only done one layer of highlight. In order to catch a judge/initial selectors eye you need to make sure that the tonal range is a bit more \"staged\" and has greater levels of highlight.
As a tip try doing the drybrushing first and then pick out the detail/overlying bits & bobs after that is done.
As has been pointed out try to get rid of all moulding lines and avoid as much as possible touching the mini while painting it. that way you have less chance of catching the edges and rubbing off the paint. Pins into Corks (see your mum & dad for some wine bottle corks) work great and help a lot while painting allowing you a greataer area to hold without touching the mini itself.
Hope that these suggestions will help.
Keep asking for help, it\'s the best way to get suggestions.
