The First of Autumn

Well since this is just the "beginning" process I'll give ya some critiques, plus i am having this thing where I like doing critique.
So firstly, I LOVE the tail and main for that matter. I do think that once you work on him more that you should add some of the color to his snout from his tail and main. I would also move him back about a few inches because the white behind him gives atleast me the allusion of "male parts" How do you plan to do the lighting? From above or behin, I like above because I think you 'll be able to add more texture to him and would get your point more acorss. O before I forget, the other reason i say move back some is because the head lines up with the tree in a verticle line and i think it is taking away from it. Can't wait to see the finished product