Based from the stock image at this little linkie, produced and copyrighted to Brandon Luna (the photographer) and Catalina Lissett, aka

Looks like this is my 100th deviation! I've been on DA for 3 years and I've only just reached 100 Deviation-worthy pictures but while it's also a 100th dev pic, it's also a gift art for Catalina, who's had me on watch for almost all the 3 years I've been on here, and to ease the troubles she's been facing lately. Looks like the skies are lightening up for her now though hope the clouds continue to depart

Though given the photo reference is of her body, why did I focus on her face in particular? Aside from being on a roll with portraits, sometimes you can get lost staring at a full-body picture- fashion, nude or otherwise. But with this pic, I wanted to show that air of defiance against grimness- hence the grey background.

Yet all didn't quite go to plan. Aside from my markers beginning to show signs of wearing out (notice the thinning of the colours in places), Catalina's face was as tricky to draw as it is beautiful Can't quite put my finger on it, but replicating her beauty in pencil was rather challenging. I think I produced a presentable piece, but I don't think it quite captures how her enchanting looks, even with one gaze, can ensnare you.

Then again, that's probably something only the real deal can portray

Materials Used: 5H pencil, marker pens, fibreline pen, photo ref.
Time Taken: 3 hours approx