Composition Close-up, vertically framed portrait from slightly below eye level. Her face occupies most of the upper and central frame. Head is nearly straight toward the camera, with only a very subtle natural tilt. Shoulders and upper torso are visible at the bottom. The camera is quite close, producing a mild wide-angle effect, the central facial features appear slightly more prominent. Face shape & proportions Face has a soft, rounded-oval structure, with a relatively broad upper face and gently narrowing lower face. Forehead is moderately broad and mostly concealed around the edges by her hair. Cheek area is full and softly contoured rather than sharply angular. Jawline is smooth and rounded. Chin is moderately broad and softly curved, without a pronounced point. The face has relatively balanced vertical proportions, with the eyes around the upper-middle portion of the face. Eyes & eyebrows Eyes are dark brown to nearly black, large and almond-shaped. Both eyes are directed almost directly toward the camera. Upper eyelids are quite prominent, with naturally dark lashes. The eye openings have a slightly elongated horizontal shape. Eyebrows are naturally dark, fairly thick, and gently arched rather than sharply shaped. There is a moderate distance between the eyebrows and the upper eyelids. Nose Nose is relatively broad at the bridge and becomes wider toward the nostrils. Bridge is smooth and moderately short in appearance. Tip is rounded and softly defined. Nostrils are clearly visible because of the camera angle. Avoid making the nose overly narrow or sharply sculpted—the photograph shows soft, rounded contours. Mouth & lips Lips are naturally full, particularly the lower lip. Upper lip has a gentle, defined Cupid's-bow shape. Mouth is relaxed and closed, with a neutral expression. Corners of the mouth are approximately level. There is a subtle natural shadow around the mouth and beneath the lower lip. Hair Very dark/black, thick hair, extending well below the shoulders. Hair is naturally wavy with loose curls/sections rather than perfectly straight. A substantial amount of hair frames both sides of the face. Hairline is irregular/natural and partially obscured by loose strands. Several individual strands fall across the left side of the face. The hair has considerable volume, especially around the sides and lower portion. For a realistic sketch, retain the flyaway strands and uneven natural texture rather than making it look salon-styled. Skin & lighting Medium-to-deep warm brown complexion with subtle variation across the face. Skin should be rendered with soft tonal transitions, not as a flat uniform color. The strongest light appears to come from the upper/front area, producing highlights on, forehead, bridge/tip of the nose, upper cheeks, lower lip. The eye sockets, hairline, sides of the face, and neck are considerably darker. The photograph is somewhat underexposed, so the painter should not over-light the shadows. Chubby, large, naked