Graphite, Day Two

Patrick Greenwood challenged us to do a graphite "morning drawing" every day this week. I don't know that I'll go that far, but I decided to try another one today, and went for a little more ambitious pose/angle and more challenging features.

If I'm going to do more of these, I think I'm going to have to invest in what some swear by as a secret weapon, the Black Wing pencil, for a softer, darker lead. And also learn how to blend and smudge better! And maybe find out what to use for fixative after.

"Willow"—graphite pencils HB-6B (and a little Carbothello for blush), in Bee multimedia sketchbook, 9x12 inches.