“There’s something inside me
And I know it’s good, I’m not evil”
Arch Enemy – You Will Know My Name
Though still traumatized by my Tarja portrait, I decided it was time for another attempt of drawing faces. It wasn’t so very hard too choose a reference as I had wanted to draw Alissa White-Gluz for quite a long time. Not only because I really enjoy her music but also because she makes such a good portrait reference. I mean…are there any bad pictures of her? I ended up choosing a photo where she looked directly into the camera so I wouldn’t have to deal with akward perspectives again. And it turned out to be the right decission as I had way less difficulties when drawing. Even though I drew most of it on the train! After finishing the portrait I spontaneously added a bit of colour to the hair. There’s just no Alissa without colourful hair.
Paper size: A4
Materials: Faber Castell blacklead and coloured pencils
Time: approx. 5 hours
Reference photo used for the drawing was taken by: Patric Ullaeus
Miss Escapist Art 