Pencil Portraits

 Hello again! Feburary already! I've been busy! I just finished midterms and after studying my brains out I had to vent some stress and draw. Here is a bit of my best. I am trying the same thing but with paints---there's a difference for sure! I hope to post some of that soon, but for now check these out. 

Recognize her? If you know my sisters you might :)
This one I did before the first. I went a little rogue and tried to adjust features to how I liked them---maybe not my best, but I rather like the hair.


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