Chris,
This guy is a manly man, and I think the plant is too girly for him. I see what you mean about the shapes in the background though. I think I can find a more masculine background with the same shapes, brick or weathered wood, tone it way down and have it work quite nicely. Instead of the awful painting, a boarded up window, etc. I'll keep my eyes open for his perfect background. Do a sketch and even "color studies"!
Jean
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