[WhiteDragon]

It's getting better. The black lines did give it some definition, and you lost the definition upon the removal of them. I am definitely not suggesting to put them back, however, you need to retain that definition somehow by adding an element.
Also, the dithering on the top is much better, but now the totem pole likes like a giant spotted beast. XD

Overall, the second version is better, but it lost something in the transition.