marly youmans and the foliate head: part 2

Opinions and suggestions are flying in re my foliate head images for Marly’s book cover. No decisions have been reached as yet, but just to add to the debate, here are some more ideas ‘in progress’.

A fearsomely gaping maw with a pollarded tree issuing forth. I rather like this.

A lyrical, sideways-glancing green man with a flowing beard and leaves growing from  the corners of his lips.

Sketch for a tattooed foliate head. I think I’ll have to take this to the next stage before being sure whether or not the idea has legs.