Studying the Subject - there is a story everywhere

I know, i have this problem with impatience. So, first it's "improvising time" as usual...

 Even the fox looks at me, as if i didn't know what i am doing ( xD), but i'm learning (again)...

 Second sketch thinking "values".

 third sketch thinking "planes".

 Fourth sketch thinking "O=*"

 Another try...

 An attempt at stylization (not that i know about it)... i think it has to do with simplification, right?

 Now i figure out: - 'till here, it was really just "warming up". Okay, now again, step by step...

Alright. Going for the actual drawing to integrate in the painting.

 Redo...

 I though it could be fun to use the same hair style

 Maybe not.
A little glimpse at colors.

Redo, for the lasso+gradient approach.

 There is something wrong with the left ear, and the face.

 Subtle but i like it more now.

So, time to stop, and think about it all. What have i learned so far? Let me put it this way instead - What did i miss the opportunity to learn, just by not taking the time/slowing down, shut down my mind and, only watch.

I am looking at the fox and already get to a conclusion - if it was a character for a story, i'd put her in the bad guys category, because i can only recognize triangular shapes all over the place.

 I have a look at the darker parts of the subject (focusing on contrast)

Just for that perception, it was worth it, so far. I like what i am learning.