Working in progress "Eva"

My creative process usually begins with a photograph. I seek visual inspiration through photographs of female figures, which I observe to capture the poses of the characters I draw. I never intend to make an exact copy, but this approach helps me overcome the daunting feeling of facing a blank sheet of paper. In the case of this artwork, the reference image is as follows. It is evident that, even from the sketch, I have made significant modifications compared to the original image.

A little help for drawing the hand, which is usually the most challenging thing.

And here is the drawing transferred to the canvas, complete with all the details.

Now we start applying the color, first a solid base and then we proceed with the shades.