This is a WIP; I need to add something else too it, change the background up, and.. I have no idea what to do to make the almond not look like a football.

Any suggestions / recommendations on the angle of the arm in the background? I know its not quite right. Also not sure what a good contrasting background color'll be to make everything pop out properly. I went with the default black for lack of anything better. I know a darker color would be good though.

I'm proud of the hands though. I really like the light and shadow and hues and such. The claws... not so much. But the rest of the hand is neat!