Just looks like a realistic tattoo...

I don't think enough has been done to make an immediate impact. (I have looked at the sbs and can see what's been done btw) - I think if you make it more obvious then it has more potential!.

Parts of the hair, shirt collar, left eye, nose and mouth are from the real picture so, you dont get that detail in any tattoo. But thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

I can see you added parts to make it more real but at first glance, it doesn't look like it's been changed. You might want to try adding features protruding away from the original tattoo (an arm on the side or extension of the collar) to make it look more like it was coming to life.

I don't want to add anything, I think it looks fantastic. It is coming to life, thats the idea here, thats whats happening, maybe its not as far along as you would like but it's happening, deal with it. It's a great idea, it looks great, it is great, despite what anyone says.

Good work, although, I have to agree with JamesD, try give the face more realistic parts, as if its coming out to life...GL