Last time I tried anything serious, it took me six months to be happy with it. This time around was a lot easier. I got a sketch I was (mostly) satisfied with in two and a half hours. I still think it needs a lot of work, and my technique is still the artistic equivalent of an armless person trying to swim, but I'm glad to be trying again.
Since I'm new at this, I encourage critique. I know it's awful, please help me figure out why and how to improve.
It's in scraps until I get my scanner fixed (instead of photographing) and have it at least inked.
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