Description

This was for me an exercise in drawing with reference, but not copying it. Also a test for me to see if I could draw the beautiful skin of a black woman with my colourpencils, because I usually draw with graphite.
I was very happy with how it came out
Not my best in terms of details and lighting, but I like all the different values and the fact I didn't copy the reference pics.

I tried to give her an expression which was a bit mysterious and unreadable, hope that shows

The scanner killed some values and shades, so especially some parts in the headscarf look a bit awkward.

PS: added also a full version!