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Another day, another small clarification in response to your questions.
About that cheek on our left. You asked how to make it look larger and advance. I think that two things are making it look smaller and more pinched than the cheek on the other side. First, the top plane of the cheek, the area right below the eye, could be lighter in value. You're not breaking up a value area by doing that, but simply recognizing that light-facing plane in its true, discrete value.
And then, extend the transition area between that light and the dark shadow side of the face. Right now the transition is very rapid, giving the impression that the side plane of the face has dropped away sharply. If you look at the similar area in the photograph you posted, you'll see a much more gradual transition, which in turn will lend itself to a more full and rounded look. Also, you can see that some of most interesting color shows up in that transition area.
And yes, on the far cheek, lighten that shadow on the side near the tip of the nose. You may be able to keep a dark line in the crease where the facial planes meet, but be aware that even that line is not as dark as you might think. Most importantly, though, get some transition into this area as well, rather than a quick shift from light to shadow. That will round things out nicely.
As for the blue shirt, no, don't go with a red background. That won't look right with the blue, either. I have to admit that I've played around with this in Photoshop a while, and I haven't settled on anything. Maybe somebody with a better eye for color than I have can offer some suggestions.
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