Daphne Groeneveld

Sometimes I just have to draw someone because there is something really intriguing about her/his face. I expect that is the case for most people who draw.  That's what happened when I saw some black and white photos of Dutch model Daphne Groeneveld. She's got those pouty, sulky lips and a really unusual nose. That doesn't sound like a good combo, but she is actually a very attractive girl. It's like that old idea of gestalt - the whole being greater than the sum of it's parts.
Anyway, here are a couple of pics.  Charcoal on paper (not the cheap kind this time round).

The second pic is a bit out of focus, but I kept it in because I like how soft it looks.   No paper warping this time, since the paper was good and thick.