Silver Princess Ivy Cinder Character Design

I was, as I frequently do, planning a new hairstyle and did it by drawing a character with the look I wanted to achieve. I do own that dress and did indeed go through with the silver hair. It lasted 18 months, so much upkeep!

The border is because this image was put on the inside cover of my college planner (which I covered in cupcake gift wrap), to serve as a kind of inspiration. I actually really like the effect of the scanned paper. I might use that again, if I ever get around to drawing something.

At the time of drawing, 2008 I think, I was reading Paradise Kiss by Ai Yazawa, and I can see it's influence in the girl's face.

Water colour, white gel pen and black ink on paper.