>>323221063
noted, thanks! 
>I wouldn't suggest going all-out like this if it's your first model
hah, funny that you'd say that, as I spent at least 4 hours using the edit mode with no luck and then gave up and started from scratch using the sculpt mode only. 
Also that image is super helpful, but you're right, I should start with something smaller. I'll attempt a small mascot first.

https://files.catbox.moe/tl4nv2.jpg