I identified with the characters in Daniel Clowes’ graphic novel Ghost World when I was in high school and since. In particular, I enjoyed Enid, the lost and passionate, rebellious and contrived protagonist. The movie version of the comic is also fantastic. Thora Birch plays Enid. Here’s a portrait of her as the role. I’ll take you through the process:
This is the final 16″x20″ portrait:
Without the gradient:
The lines:
Lorna Phone 
Great Picture. Looks amazing ,well done.
Love this! One of my favorite movies and characters.
Yes! Mine too! Thank you!