I have a lot of work right now so I don't get to do much personal stuff. I'm getting ready to do some freelance stuff today and wanted to "loosen up" so I sketched something based on one of my favorite stock models, Sitara-LeotaStock:

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You know, I have to say- she does such amazing, expressive work. A lot of stock artists concentrate on costumes and backgrounds, which is wonderful, but I'm really inspired by Sitara-Leota's movements, her poses, the way she holds herself- she puts so much LIFE into it. Its more than just being animated. I don't know what it is, but I HAVE to draw her when she posts new work, and I find it so frustrating when I don't have the time to do so.

After a lifetime of drawing and painting I sometimes struggle for inspiration, so if it seems like this is a long comment on her work, its only because I'm so, so grateful to be inspired.

Open canvas for the sketch and basic colors, Photoshop CS2 for the textures and some refining to the shading.