The Closer- picture and process

Or, 'Kelly, this is all your fault.'

 I started it last Monday and only finished it today.

 So, here's the reference:

Reference picture

  While I was visiting my parents I did a practice sketch because I couldn't start it until I got back to Leicester.

Practice run

  When I did get home I drew out the lines using my trusty 6H pencil. This scan was darkened do you could actually see the lines.

WIP One

 Then came the blending, the long, long process of blending HB pencils with cotton buds and tortillons.

WIP 2

 I used a ruler to keep the edges on the frame and photo nice and neat.

Final

 I'm also posting this on my deviantART account: reecey-boy.deviantart.com