Whoo! Loooovely iridescent effects on the mane, it really has this glowing sensation. I also love the eye and tears.
Some nits: The horn doesn't look like a natural horn. Something about it seems too perfect, not organic enough--perhaps it's too straight and regular? Anyway, I think looking at google pics of other kinds of horns might help make it less...you know. Like that.
Secondly, something about the mouth doesn't work for me. The eye is full of emotion, but the mouth seems ind of weak. I'm not entirely sure what I'd do there, unless it would be to perhaps eliminate the mouth, and let the eye carry the expression entirely (which I think it could do).
Thirdly and forthly: I miiiight? Consider taking out that star-shine on the horn, 'just 'cos it LOOKS like a starshine... And finally, mebbe darken the background up some--to really let this guy SHINE--like hope in the midst of despair.
OK. That was longwinded.
I'm glad to see this piece reworked!
Ath
oooo, I have the original one saved xP I like the moon in the background!