To live a New life
 

Charcoal 23x30cm on gray paper

This young lady is the daughter of a couple that live near by. We met a few months ago and soon became friends. Once a wk we, a small group, get together and do Bible study. Well, this sabbath, their daughter, the girl in the photo is being baptized. The daughter is an aspiring artist.

Great drwaing Mischa, I liked the profoundness very much.

Ah! Mischa,
nice volume!
I love the hair ( soft and form, that's it?)
It's a beautiful present, she will certainly love it, and who knows...maybe it will be an inspiration for her.

Thank you Bonfim and Marina appreciate you taking the time and coment.

I did a bit more with the hair after I posted. I lost the three curlicue's in the hair and gave it body and then puled out some highlights.

Mischa,

This turned out so beautifully. I love the way you pushed the darks. There is so much suggestion and mystery in them. I am sure the girl and her family will love this gift.

This is lovely. Was the photograph of the drawing taken at an angle?

Thank you all. I must admit this was done on the fly as the saying goes.

Bonfim, thank you! Yes, this is a special time for the family and I am sure for the girl as well. I thought the gift will be a good reminder of her decision and the importance.

Marina, thank you! When I look at the drawing there is a definite sense of volume and depth. It is my bad photography that does not give the total extent. Sorry.

Alex, thank you! I thought to push the darks more but am pressed for time. I hate leaving a drawing unfinished.

Kim, it was taken at an angle, in bad lighting and from close-up. I must work on my photography. The drawing it self is fine even though the photo of the drawing suggests distortion.

Mischa,
I have been wondering about that too, but figured it was the photo. So if you don

Allan, thank you! I do not mind at all and I do appreciate your help.