Tried your tips Nina, I liked this way much better than mine.

This is my 4th drawing in about 10yrs... Nina's work really inspired me to start drawing again. It was fun trying some new way to do things. Thanks for you advice Nina!

 

Tried to brighting it up.

 

I know what ya mean... she's an awsome artist... There are some really good artist on this forum.

 

Thanks Bailey. When I was working on it I was contemplating whether or not to add darker detail to that area... I'll re-post after I do that thanks.

Head Hunter... I normally would draw by eyeballing my reference pictures.... I used the grafting technique like in the first picture.... your able to cons intrate on breaking the detail down much easier .. also she suggested graphite pencils and quality paper in the past I all ways would use printer paper and an no.2 pencil using my point pressure for creating different shades.... with the graphite the different hardness and softness gives more of a variety of shades. And just play around and draw a lot. People on here are really nice, they will offer really good advise and suggestions if you just ask.

 

Took your advice thanks