I worked a lot on it the last days. After I've been pretty disappointed lately I think I got my creative self-confidence back now

Drawing portraits is so hard to me.
hope to upload a better picture soon.
Now I'd like to read what you think!
8 hours; 2b,4b and 8b pencils
reference is
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earthly-muse When you compare it to her great photo, you'll notice the straight line in her face originally is the water surface. It's hard to be seen in my drawing, and it was even harder to draw since the water is so clear and calm in the reference. I still wonder how earthly-muse took this sharp photo

So this definitely is a pro for coloured drawings.
WIP 1
[link]WIP 2
[link]WIP 3
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