Richard - thank you very much for your comments. I did a few more (small) changes but I feel that I have to stop now because I have to give it time to dry before it is framed. The figure was actually completed to the bottom of the canvas, it was just an unfortunate reflection on a photograph. I will try to make a better picture next time when we get a nice bright day here in Newfoundland.
Mary Ann - thanks. It's nice to meet a fellow painter from east coast. I am very happy that you recognized the sitter
. I can be less nervous now that he might not recognize himself.