So here is the finished product for now. I'll have it sit there for a week and fix things. Not bad I guess for not picking up a pencil in 3 years. It was hard trying to get the bruises on her lip and face to look right. But I'm pretty pleased!
strong and expressive work hahaha chapeau! ... not been drawing for 3 years you say ... hmmm ... I should really start on it again as well... thanks for the tip