Great progress! I don't know what it is but the axe is looking a little....soft. I think you could push the shading on the axe blade and further define the planes of the blades. Here's a paintover if I'm not making sense :) Keep it up, can't wait to see this finished!
Good progress Tim! Cant wait to see how you handle the pelt :) A minor thing, but I feel like his face looks too much like your Grom's face (yes they're both orcs but they should have their own personailty) Maybe make his nasal bridge a little broader and his nose more bulbous? Maybe make his nostrils point down more? Keep…