There’s been a long convoluted detour away from my original intent to draw lots of faces, so I steered myself back in that direction today with this sketch.
The woman who plays Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) has beautiful deep-set eyes, incredible cheekbones and a perfect heart-shaped face. All of that makes her Dutch boy bob look like a million bucks. I wore my hair like this when I was six. I did not look this good. If you didn’t know that’s who this is supposed to be, that’s okay. It’s still an interesting face and worth the big charcoal mess I’ve made.
Feels like I’ve been on vacation for a week with all this Netflix watching. At least I’m feeling slightly less guilty about it now for having finished this.
And now I deserve another cup of coffee without any charcoal dust floating in it. Hope you’re having a fantastic Friday!
Breathing Space 
This is so beautiful she is amazing you are so talented
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Lovely! Thanks for sharing this with us
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When I first saw the drawing, I thought of Agent 99 (Barbara Felton) from Get Smart.
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She has those eyes and cheekbones too, but a thinner face. I used to love that show.
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So beautiful and so talented… Barbara
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You did this in ONE DAY??? It’s wonderful, but seriously — a DAY??
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I stared at her face for many days, but the actual sketch took part of a morning. I find if I fuss too much with something I ruin it. It’s only about 9 x 7 inches and stuck on a random piece of paper so I could stand it up to take a photo.
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Gorgeous!!!!!
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Totally gorgeous!! Well done, lady!
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Great job. I knew it was Phrynne before I read your piece. Did you know she was from Tasmania (I think). I read her bio on the PBS network. Love her, and David loves her more. We’re into Aussie TV big time. I have cheek bones somewhere.
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I’m thrilled that you recognized her! I love her character on that show. Yes I think I might have cheekbones somewhere too….lol
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Lovely portrait. I’m not sure charcoal dust is a good addition to coffee LOL.
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It’s just slightly preferable to swishing a dirty paint brush in it. 😄
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Been there, done that!!!
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Wow!!!
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You said a lot with a little in the mouth, particularly. So much humor : ) Well done!
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You are so talented! I always struggle with drawing a person’s nose. Yours looks perfect! But then I do struggle with the other features too… LOL! 😊
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Me likey. My portraits always end up a little distorted because dysmorphia. Makes for cool cartoons, but portraits are a neverending work in progress.
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