Gather a pencil, eraser, paper, ruler, and reference image
Lightly sketch a vertical centerline and basic head shape
Mark the placement of the eyes, nose, mouth, and hairline
Draw the shoulders and upper torso with a simple silhouette
Refine the oval face shape and jawline
Add the hair framing the face and flowing over the shoulders
Sketch the eyes with a calm, slight downward gaze
Draw the nose with soft, subtle contours
Add the small, closed mouth with a faint smile
Outline the eyebrows and eyelids lightly
Shape the hands folded in the foreground
Add the clothing folds and neckline
Refine the background landscape with distant hills and a winding path
Clean up construction lines and strengthen final outlines
Shade the face, hands, and clothing with smooth, soft transitions
Add darker tones in the hair, eyes, and shadows
Blend the shading to create a gentle, realistic finish
Compare proportions with the reference and make final adjustments