Clumsy? As soon as I opened it, I noticed the depth and how I literally felt I was sitting a few feet away from him. I don't know if it's how well the table is rendered moving him back in space, or the darks of the sweater, but I think you've done a great job. Especially considering you worked on the rough side.
Are you still working with a limited palette, or has it grown since your last post? I'm sorry if I have the wrong person, but I think you said you only had a few. I could be mistaken. I still think you've done really good here, but even if you don't love it, it's a solid stepping stone to future work. Good luck.
ps. I still owe you something, my brain's collecting dust. I will force myself to do it right away. I promise,
unless I forget. 