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I’ve always found peace in drawing, well it’s my little escape, my way of expressing things I can’t always say out loud. Recently, I started working on this sketch of a girl, and I thought I’d share a bit about the process behind it.

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I started by sketching her face lightly with a pencil. I always begin with basic shapes like a circle for the head, some guiding lines for the eyes, nose, and lips. From there, I slowly shaped her features, making adjustments until things looked just right.

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For me, the eyes are the most powerful part of any portrait. I put a lot of care into one eye first, really trying to make it feel alive, especially that all I use is a cheap pencil. I added details like lashes and shading, and left the other eye softer for now, just a guide for later. It’s funny how even a half-finished face can already tell a story.

The hand near her face was a bit tricky, but I really wanted to include it. It adds a nice touch of attitude, like she’s posing naturally, maybe even playfully. The flow of her sleeves and hair helped make the whole piece feel more alive and less stiff.

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And now, she's finally complete. After hours of sketching, erasing, and redrawing, I can finally step back and take it all in. It’s a surreal feeling, seeing how a simple idea that once lived only in my head has now fully taken shape on paper. I know I am not that good enough but at least I have something i can be proud of.

Finishing a drawing is always a relief for me. I see the version of myself who just kept going even when I wasn’t sure how it would turn out. That’s the thing about art: you don’t always know where it’s going, but you keep showing up anyway. And somehow, that makes it all the more rewarding.

This project reminded me why I love drawing in the first place. I hope that when others see it, they feel a little of that connection too. 

Thanks for reading and for coming along this little drawing journey with me. 🖤
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