Portrait Practice

I have been feeling the need to paint more people, particularly to study skin tones and proper color and lighting. I did this one from a reference photo, but I can't say that I like the color results...the skin feels too pale and chalky. Still, it was a good learning experience. I think next time I'll spend less time on the drawing!

30 min drawing in Procreate on iPad, Sensu brush stylus

1.5 hr painting in Procreate on iPad, Sensu brush stylus