Troll Colouring

So, the reason I haven't been posting anything is that I was on holiday, went back home to Greece for Easter. It was great spending time with family and I got back refreshed and ready to work and draw! Here is a sketch I did a couple of days ago:

And here is the coloured version:

I always start very motivated to practice painting but I just don't find it that fun most of the times... I do believe that the only reason I haven't really improved is my lack of patience with it. Or maybe cause it looks like so much hard work (which it is) and I get immediately disheartened. But anyway, here is a close up of the face, the bit I spent most time on:

Could do with a lot of improvement but taking my time with painting, one step at a time. Till I find a technique I enjoy. And then I will rock it! >:D