Pre-sketch and base colors. All paint is Holbein watercolor, a Japanese brand. Their 24 Color Set costs $97 in some places, but Amazon will come through for you and your budget. Snag it here for about $48.
Close up with my mica powder. My preferred brand is Pearl-Ex.
See that cat eyeliner mishap? We're gonna cover it up with more mica!
Cat eyeliner begone! And extra charcoal for the hands.
Voilà!
This process took about 3.5 hours. What do you think?