I'm not shure about my opinion in this really. Would you mind posting the photo of the man? I actually think that would be a better piece than this. Don't get me wrong, it's a good piece, nice composition and (un)balance but looking at this doesn't really give me anything. Normally that wouldn't be a problem (i enjoy both art and design for the aesthetic too) but this is such a grim theme you've chosen that the lack of mood in the picture. To me this is a photograph, another photograph, some brushes and some drop shadow, which is a shame because I see alot of potential in this piece.
Try to think less about "dee-sign" and more about what you want to say and express. This isn't a comercial piece (is it going to be?), so more the reason for you to draw out the feeling. Try and look at his expression and get a feeling, maybe try doing some textures too, because everything else but him looks really flat.
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