A steep learning curve

These 3 figures I was less than pleased with. The central face bears a recognizable likeness to the owner but the 2 flanking heads are disasters!

Wood: Lime (Tilia x europea)
Height: 7.5 - 10 cms
Finish: Linseed oil, acrylic/oil paint and beeswax

Lessons I took from these are:-
  1. Get the basic dimensions correct at the start
  2. Never use pure black or white paint, it   distracts attention from the rest of the piece.