Realistic Pencil Portrait Sketch

I’d like a hand-drawn, pencil-only portrait created from a photo I will supply. The goal is a realistic likeness—clean shading, accurate proportions, and subtle detail rather than stylised or cartoon features.

Please work on heavyweight drawing paper so the texture reads well when I frame it later, and plan to send me a high-resolution scan (300 dpi or higher) along with the original sheet shipped safely in a cardboard sleeve.

Deliverables
• Finished pencil portrait on quality drawing paper (A4 or 9×12 preferred)
• 300 dpi TIFF or PNG scan suitable for archival printing

I’m happy to answer questions about lighting, pose, or reference imagery before you begin, and I’ll sign off on a preliminary outline to be sure we’re on the same page. Looking forward to seeing your craft.