My favorite part of portraits are the eyes. It is most important to me to capture the eyes above and beyond all else. I have seen portraits done where the eyes look like a doll...or flat in effect. The secret to a successful pencil or pastel portrait is a subject's picture where the eyes are clearly seen in detail. The difference between a good pencil portrait and a so-so portrait is the picture it was drawn from. If you are considering a portrait, consider the lighting and detail. No matter the artist's technique, there is only so much that can be done where lighting and detail lack.
Here are some good examples where the detail in the eyes have the potential for a great pencil or pastel portrait
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