New WIP Finished,might help the people who are starting out.

Starting to build up the layers,plenty of 4b.

hmmm something about that hair that caught my attention but dont know what it is..... we'll see how it turns out!

Russ, I like your style, it's a style I could never accomplish. As well as charcoal!!!!!!! I guess because of my mechanical drawing background and 20 + years as a jeweler I tend to have a different approach. I like yours though!!! It flows and for that I am jealous.

Laying down face foundation,using a solid 4b graphite block on the hair to darken,and some eraser work.

A couple of suggestions. The pupils should be the same size in both eyes, and in the center of the iris.

Fantastic start Russ...Hair remember our chat about the hair. What is an artistic license do I need one to draw

I have a art degree if that counts:) But I'm defiant and a social deviant so call away...

Are they remaking 'Chips' ? No wonder BBs not around anymore,bus driver by day and 'on patrol' at night.

Interesting to see the way you work Russ, with the buildup of layers. I work in a totally different way - complete the outline, then work in a small area until complete, usually starting with the eyes.

And its hard to see from the reference, but the hair looks like it needs more 'refinement'? See, I wouldn't use a solid graphite block to darken it as it just won't capture the detail. I would use a finer pencil workng over each small area.

Nice work so far though.