:[) I think you are too hard on yourself @atopy and you should be very pleased with your entry as it is a very good likeness. I know what you mean about being scared of yourself and having no mercy when it comes to your own work as I think most artists are like this but if you haven't done a portrait in a long time I think this is an amazing result.

And the post itself is also brilliantly presented!

Hope your day is going well my friend! :[)