'Little Girl'; My Graphite Portrait

This little girl caught my attention the very first time I saw her. I've been meaning to make a drawing that captures her smile for quite a while now but as it happens, today was my lucky day and I was able to do that.

Along the line though, it got really dark outside and the rain was pouring down. I feared greatly that the Sun (the one natural and perfect light and propeller of my image quality) might disappear. But then somehow miraculously, I was soared and the clouds gave way....

the steps....

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