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Chris and Alexandra,
Thank you so much for your helpful responses.
My client loves the portrait already. She is waiting, check in hand, but I wanted to make it as good as possible before sending it out there. I have worked from much worse references, so this one didn't bother me too much. I'm sure as I get more skilled, I will not be able to tolerate pasting together images. I'd like to start doing my own photo shoots with clients to avoid this problem.
I have gone back into the face to "find" the light source. I am happier with it now. I'm so glad I came here for advice- I would not have known that was what was wrong. I added a cool highlight under his chin to bring the shirt reflection into his skin. I also lengthened his chin just a hair. I did a lot of work around his nose and eyes to suggest the direction of the light source. The light source is on his upper right. Is that apparent? I haven't added the highlight in the eyes yet, that is just the canvas showing through.
I went back into the shirt and incorporated some warm tones. I like some areas, but can't stand others. I'm afraid I'm getting myself in trouble now. Any words of advice would be great!
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