there was this ancient roman bust in my history of art textbook of a Lady from Flavia, and she had such a pretty face that I wanted to draw it. So I traced it roughly, filled in the shading, gave her some pupils and changed her hair. Originally her hair was a masterpiece of sculpting technique, this massive pile of intricate ringlets, but I thought it would look nicer (and more comfortable) longer and loose. the result was faintly seventies-ish, but that's alright...

I can't figure out her expression. It changed so much when I finished the eyes. I can't decide whether it's slightly condescending or genial. one of those art enigmas or something I guess..

anyways, I thought her face would be a perfect one for a character of mine, Ailanthy Sardis. -runs out of things to say and does the Ashlee Simpson omg-i-was-caught-lip-syncing ho down-

reference=some dead roman dude.