Draw an oval head with a slightly pointed chin
Sketch the hair shape: tall, spiky, layered tufts covering the top and sides of the head
Add the center guideline (vertical) and eye line (horizontal)
Draw the eyebrows above the eye line, angled slightly inward
Draw the eyes on the eye line with sharp upper lids and defined lower lids
Add the pupils and irises (go heavy on high contrast)
Draw the blindfold/eyepiece across the eyes area
Add the blindfold details: thin band edges and inner segments
Sketch the nose lightly (small, minimal lines)
Draw the mouth low on the face with a calm, slight curve
Add the facial shading/linework around the blindfold and cheek areas
Draw the neck with a slight taper downward
Block in the shoulders and upper torso (simple angled shapes)
Sketch the high collar/coat opening behind the neck
Add the robe folds: curved, overlapping lines flowing downward
Draw the sleeves with layered cuffs and clean edges
Add forearms/hands in a simple pose (use basic shapes first)
Define the hands with clear finger segments and knuckle lines
Add the belt/waist band and any front garment overlaps
Sketch the jacket/robe hem and any side panels
Add key clothing accents (stitch lines, seam lines, and fold highlights)
Refine the line art: clean outer contours, sharper spikes in hair, stronger blindfold edges
Erase unnecessary construction guides
Ink (optional): trace final lines with consistent stroke weight
Color:
Hair: deep black/very dark with cool highlights (blue-gray)
Skin: light with cool shading under cheekbone and around jaw
Blindfold: dark gray/black with subtle highlights
Robe: dark tones with blue/gray shading and lighter fold highlights
Add final shading: use darker shadows under hair tips, robe folds, and around the collar
Add small highlights to eyes/blindfold edges for a crisp finish