Ai Astin

Overall it is a good drawing. I can only say that the ear looks a bit too small (regardless of the anime style, it doesn't look well proportioned) and I would have drawn it nearer the face: in other words the ear looks too small and too distant. I think it should appear half covered by the hair. Then the shading looks a bit rushed, especially the lighter part of the hair, but it looks well placed though! Did you use a different kind of pencil for the eye? (it looks much darker), if yes I would have used the same pencil in other part of the drawing, just to add some depth. Anyway it's good, keep it up!

Ah ok, so too possibly make it better, I recommend maybe inking it and coloring, but that's more optional. The hair and clothing shading can use a little work, some parts of it looks scribbled. Using the same down motion with the lines will really make it seem more unified. The ear is little bit small in proportion to the rest of face, as well as the face being long in comparison to the eye. However, I understand that this is an anime style, so the face/eye comparison can probably slide haha. I really enjoy the shading, I personally find it difficult to shade using a line technique. but you have a pretty good grip on it! You seem to understand where shadows and highlights go, which is amazing, since that can be a little hard to do. I love the expression, she seems so sad, as if she lost dear friend or lover. All in all, this is a pretty solid piece! I look forward to seeing more! <3