From a drawing of Head of a young girl, by Reubens. His version portrays her as attractive and happy. My version, with misshaped eyes and unkempt hair, suggest impoverishment.
Charcoal on white, medium texture Canson drawing paper. 9 x 12".

Studies for Geisha Girl in pencil and soft pastel on smooth bond paper.

The black & white version (with red lips) was the original. I folded the paper so that the figure was pushed forward. I taped the paper back and scanned the image.

Next, I unfolded the paper applied colour after modifying the hair.

I just bought a new charcoal pencil today and wanted to try it out.

This painting was a study for sign that hangs at the entrance to my campsite at Grand Beach Provincial Park.

Drawing of Johannes Vermeer's
Head of a Girl (c. 1665)