Samanthie,
Good to see your new post! 
I think the key ingredient which the figure is missing right now is a rhythm in Opposing Curves.
Here’s just a little demo showing the opposing curves in the torso and upper leg of the figure:

[left]In practice, you can really draw from side to side, to get that flow going. It might be useful to create a new layer, and redraw, in a visible color, the figure with more rhythm to it’s construction. I think this will definitely help to give life to the figure, and make it more vibrant. 
Also, the face is looking much better. The forehead still needs a bit of refining, but of course this is still in the initial stages, and it’s good that you are working the entire figure at once, and gradually bringing up the rendering.
Great work so far, and keep pushing those opposing curves, and you will certainly get there! 
Cheers, 
~Rebeccak
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