Illustrated Self-Portrait | DI Week 4

As my final examen for my Digital Illustration course, I had to create an illustrated self-portrait using the Gradient Mesh tool on Adobe Illustrator.

I have to say, I used this tool in the past, but still is not one of my favorites, yet. I need more practice and patience, as the gradient tool seems to be complicated, if you have used it, you know the more you try to add colors, the more little points on the mesh, and it can get confusing...

Here is my attempt to illustrate myself.