Recipe, Spiced Up

While I didn't copy a face the way I would do portraiture, it always helps to have a photo reference in a similar pose, because then you can see where shadows fall. I had a pic from a Bazaar editorial that had the perfect angle and shadows, so I extrapolated some of the features of the model on the face I already drew. I always find that it improves the realism of a drawing. I don't know if picking and choosing features can be considered lifting blatantly, but I imagine being able to blend details together can be claimed as part of my talent and ability. I hope.