Interesting character! I like the design of the staff. Good work!

As far as critique, I think the lighting and shading works pretty well. I must have missed the first version, so I couldn't tell you if it's better or not. The right arm looks a little flat to me, though.

But I just spent the past few minutes staring at step7's illusion and now -your- drawing is moving!

No - that's the drawing that's moving. Strange isn't it? Do you think some highlights on the fingers is what's needed? The staff was easy. Draw a straight line then add bits here and there as they occur to you. Thank you for your comments.