I have finally put paint to canvas. I was unsure with this composition, where the subject is lying sideways whilst listening to a story, but I like the 'gravity' that the book provides at the bottom. The background will be much in shadow, as will the book itself. The only hint as to which book it is, will be the colour.
The teeth are showing, as the mouth is slightly open, but they will not be as prominent once the paint tones are applied. He is wearing the same jacket as in my previous painting of him, which makes great contrast of texture with the smooth flesh.