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I finished this ages ago, it seems. I didn’t get around to posting it because I had such difficulty getting a good quality digital copy of it. That is why there’s been such a lengthy delay between drawings.

On to the drawing now - Elizabeth needs no introduction. I loved this reference. I wasn’t mad about having to draw the flower and I initially thought it was an eyesore. Liz is already gorgeous and we all know she doesn’t need a huge flower beside her face to help her out. But I’m glad I sucked it up and stuck to the reference. I think the obvious point is that she outshines the flower and makes it look superfluous. I may draw Ms. Taylor again sometime – it goes without saying that she’s an enjoyable subject. Although her eyes are usually her most celebrated feature, I found her subtle smile to be her most intriguing.

I tried a few new things on this that I had just briefly experimented with on my last drawing, specifically on the skin. My usual shading technique wasn’t giving the effect I wanted, so I decided it was time to try a slightly different approach. I also used hints of 5B pencil for the first time (the hair is predominantly 5B – very new to me – so go easy on it). It was a real learning experience. I hope my experimentation didn’t hinder the picture, as sometimes I really felt that I didn’t know what I was doing. Still, I enjoyed this so much that I’m satisfied with the experience either way.

0.7 mm mechanical pencil, 5B pencil, and a white vinyl eraser on 19” X 24” bristol paper (the last picture was also 19” X 24”. I didn’t realize until a short while ago that I was off one inch).
Q-tips and Kleenex were used in parts.
The reference is from the very handy Doctormacro.com.
I'd say it took a little over 30 hours.
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~Iron-Goddess Apr 14, 2013
I drew from this very same photograph. Wow. Yours turned out a lot better than mine.
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~CJP3 Mar 29, 2013
Stunning. I love her lush eyes.
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~LuthienneTinuvielle Mar 16, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
stunning work!
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~Andr3w123 Feb 12, 2013
Do you use vellum Bristol or smooth Bristol ? Thanks ! :)
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~marmicminipark Dec 30, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Such a realistic drawing, I so admire your talent, keep up the good work, love your style (it's now in my favs)
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~alohaman636 Sep 10, 2012
man i never forget how good this isss
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~mkbrooks Aug 18, 2012
the eyes in this drawing are just brilliant
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=SeedofSmiley Aug 11, 2012  Student Digital Artist
Lovely drawing!
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~kennan1234 Jul 20, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is one of my favorites, and Elizabeth is not one of my more favorite actresses, but the beauty of this picture makes her even more beautiful. I wish I was as good as you. What brand of pencil do you use? keep up the good work, you've got the talent. :D
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~casparofambrose Aug 2, 2012   Traditional Artist
Thank you! :aww: I use mostly mechanical pencils and Staedtler pencils, but I'll use any brand, really. I've used Prismacolor and Kimberly before too.
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