I am one of those people who can rarely settle down to do just one thing at a time. I know it is not efficient to multi-task but I apparently find it challenging to engage in passive activities and I especially need to be doing something with my hands. Therefore, while I was watching some professional development workshops on my laptop early one morning, I grabbed my Art Journal, pencil and pens, and decided to draw at the same time. As I had just drawn Bear Girl the previous morning, I decided to draw a couple of similar characters. The squatting pose for this little Deer Girl involved lots of erasing and reworking of pencil guidelines and I am still not convinced the weight of the pose is correct but at least I tried, right? I also went a bit awry with mixing the skin tone as it ended up a bit too yellow-ochre. Nevertheless, I had fun drawing this illustration and it was the perfect way to occupy myself while listening to workshops.
A Pict in PA 
I really like her. I think you have achieved a blend of your style and realism that makes this figure’s emotions really reach out to me. And, I like the color scheme. I think her skin has kind of a golden glow which I interpreted as her being a mythological figure come to earth.
Thank you. It is always so hard for me to adjudicate my own work because I can see the gaps between my intention and the outcome on the paper. The flaws just seem so glaring to me.
If you were thinking Native American you hit the goal. Very nice work.
I actually did not have a culture or heritage in mind but I can definitely see why she perhaps has that feel to her.
It turned out well!!
Thank you!