I really have to get more practice in modelling portraits...
Feel free to say what you think. In my opinion there´s much too clear and hard contoured while other elements are too blurry, but may it´s only my notice.
Anyway somehow I like that piece, although it was planned as practice sketch for around 20 or 30 minutes. In the end it took about 20 hours........ ok, I also have to work on my timing
The texture in the background is from Thanks for offering these great stocks
Here´s a "work in progress" [link] Painter X, Photoshop 7, Wacom Intuos3
Wow, that's beautiful! The face is perfectly drawn, the shading and hair look amazing, and the eyes are just incredible. I also love the jewellery on her sleeves and her earrings. Overall I think it looks fantastic