The next big JSVB post is kind of being held up. So, I dug out my sketchbook and scanned in some old thumbnail poses of how to hold up a thing.
The first pose presents the thing to the viewer. The eye contact engages the viewer but not the thing.
The last pose shows the character engrossed with the thing. However, the viewer is distanced.
The mid pose has both eye contact with the thing and engagement with the viewer. Bingo, my favourite.