if you can, print out a couple copies copy of it to mess with backgrounds. btw i dont think it looks amputated, although it could be made to be more fluid by taking some detail out of the arms and letting the form drift a bit into sketchiness. the viewer will find that transition less jarring.
for backgrounds, i might try (on the copy) a chiaroscouro, the drakest part on the light side of the form, with the sleeves also plunged in shadow at their furthest parts from the viewer. this will make the head and hands pop out beautifuly. if you like it, you can render it o the original.
it is very well rendered. nice work.
jai guru deva om
thank you.
