That's an excellent job for your first acrylics-only project, John - the face is is really well done. Can't seem to get the hang of acrylics myself, but you look like you've got it.
Excellent work John. I like the colour scheme that you have used and the painting of the expression on his face is superb. I also like the cat. Well done Sir.
Nice work, I really like the colors. I have been down and out with a flu bug about a week after class but did a little after class and hope to get back to mine soon.