Messy portrait painting

Hello everyone, how are you all doing? its been a while since i have been here. but i think i am back again. not totally sure though.

its been so long since i drew anything. and my drawings are pretty much the only reason i come to hive.

i felt good enough today to make a drawing and thought of sharing it here.
let me know your thoughts on this.

here are some process shots:

reference image