This is where we end up at: the finished acrylic painting.
Preliminary PS sketch -> lead pencil sketch on cardboard
Cutting stencils for coloring the background / making the patterns on the dress
Stencilling the black background. I was supposed to use black spray paint but didn't have any left so I opted for acrylics.
Stencilling the red circle.
Coloring in the base shades of the garments
Adding some light shadows
Adding darker shadows; defining general shape of the 'do
Developing the face
Still needs jewelry + dress embroidery
Close-up of the head w/ the jewelry and flowers
Added garment patterns
Finished painting
Finished painting; close-up