dmarshallarts- agree with xHaStex; cool sketch. I would be inclined to put something into the other hand if only to balance the shield on the left arm. Leaves you wondering why he has a shield at all otherwise. Alter the arm if the spear or whatever gets in the way.
xHaStex- Coming on nicely. Nice 'painterly' except for the plam silhouette. Stands out a bit harsh. Do you intend softening this?
Ed- blend the 3D. Go on you know it makes sense...
Devil_Dog- Blimey that was quick work! Nice image.
One more update (can you spot what I've added
?) figure referenced from a Poser mesh ( I know, shoot me now....) rendered in Vue and photoshoped. Final adjustments to complete include lighting and atmoshpere, general tweaking and corrections and then done, unless anyone can spot anything else that needs attention. Speak up now at the back I know your listening. At least I hope else I'm talking to myself again.......