One of my favorite singers is Lauryn Hill. Her music is timeless. Her message has always been powerful.

For this sketch, I tried something different. I tried using a paper stencil to define all of my edges. Then I went back freehand and laid down all my shadows, mids, and highlights. I like the way this turned out but the stencil creates some harsh edges. I'm not used to that. Usually, I'll airbrush freehand on top of a pencil sketch. But there are some times when stencils can help get sharp lines.

If I were to paint this again on a larger canvas I would do it somewhat differently. Overall it was a good learning experience. Hopefully, I can paint her again on a large canvas or wall.