I haven't drawn in quite some time (sadly) and this is basically a quick freehand sketch that I did and was pleased enough to show it. My skills have waned quite a bit and I'm hopes that I get back into the swing of things and do this more often to improve not only my skills but rekindle my love for traditional art.
Nonetheless it was inspired by the beautiful stock photography of
Using this particular image as reference. I'll most likely be using her stock more often as I love how she incorporates so much movement, variety of poses and the cloth draping....many many thanks to her.
Especially the hair, which is hard to draw without looking cartoonish.