Ooooh this I like! Looking great and imo- version without lineart has that charming effect of him "blending" with the fire... or how to express it better... fire is not just a background- he is the element of fire.

Doodling and trying everything is perfect way to train skills and getting better at it!

On side note, it reminded me of those faceless paper dolls of mains I made long time ago xD