This is my first time experimenting with ink and watercolors together. 

I started this illustration with a vague and rough sketch, then I started adding more details.

When I felt  satisfied with the composition of the picture, I traced the drawing on regular tracing paper where I added all the final touches and details.  (Picture 1) 

Here comes the tricky part, now I need to move the drawing into my watercolor paper where I"ll be inking and coloring the illustration. And since I don't have a light table, I ended up tracing the picture with graphite paper. (picture 2) 

After transferring the drawing, I started inking all the drawing with a tiny brush a winsor & Newton black Indian Ink, and for the smaller details I used a 005 Micron Archival pen. (Picture 3) 

After finishing general lines I made a light ink wash for hair to add depth and movement.(picture 4-5)

Last step was with watercolors, I only colored the flowers and leaves, and  left the rest of illustration in black and white. 

I hope you guys like it. Give me your thoughts and suggestions. 

Scroll down for more pictures and details.

I will post the picture in my shop soon. 

 Picture 5