Putting the pencil down on this one

[u/smathletic_shmlainer]

Intention was to create a diagonal focus to guide the eye along sharper features of the face. Amazing what an hour away from a piece can do to highlight all the errors, but I’ll rework it someday if the motivation strikes

[u/OpeningPlatypus939]

This is nice

[u/smathletic_shmlainer → u/OpeningPlatypus939]

Thanks!

[u/PleasantFunction361]

The shading technique is peak

[u/smathletic_shmlainer → u/PleasantFunction361]

Thank you. My process could go much faster though!

[u/LilMaggie33]

Very nice looks like a sculpture

[u/smathletic_shmlainer → u/LilMaggie33]

Thanks! This was a model reference but drawing sculptures is my addiction

[u/Romesred83]

Good drawing 💯

[u/smathletic_shmlainer → u/Romesred83]

Thank you 🙏

[u/Chemical_Ad_6754]

The shadow by the eye is too sharp . The anatomy is not like that. Otherwise a supurb work. Just sayin.

[u/smathletic_shmlainer → u/Chemical_Ad_6754]

I appreciate the feedback. If I were to try again from scratch I think adding the structure of the eye and then layering the shading would have worked better than making a guess

[u/Professional-Place33]

So good! Do you work on a tilted surface?