Painting looks flat

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I’ve reworked this painting of a Shaman a few times in acrylic but somehow can’t get it 3 dimentional enough. I’s appreciate any help. Alegre
I would get rid of that very pale back ground and use a very dark one ! e g darkest red. It’s a dramatic portrait and the eyes should almost be the focal point. His hair and beard much lighter...