Usually I sit off to the side of my subject when I sketch. I was face-to-face with the gentleman whose portrait I sketched for this post. I was careful not to stare. This technique required me to glance up, memorize features, sketch, and peek again for a reality check.

Mustachioed Man
8.5″X5.5″ 138# Mix Media Paper

The inset is a pencil sketch from the reverse side of this pencil, pen and ink drawing.