My daughter asked me if I could draw the Queen as a young lady to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, how could I refuse?!
I love the timelessness and elegance of this, a symbol of true classic beauty I think. I really enjoyed making the tiara and necklace extra sparkly (a very specific, non-negotiable request from the little lady), it really stands out against the dark purple background.
Acrylic pens on acrylic paint, A3 size.
Reference photo from Wikipedia (Unknown/Library and Archives Canada) and my derivative work is created under the CC BY 2.0 license, I share my work under the same license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Young Queen Elizabeth
Upon receipt please handle your portrait with care by the very edges, and do not touch or brush anything against the surface of the paper. It should be kept in a cool, dry environment, out of direct sunlight. I would recommend framing at the earliest opportunity, leaving it in the sleeve until then.
Where work is on standard sized paper (A4/A3), it should be easy to frame with an off-the-shelf frame, readily available from shops with/without pre-cut mount. However, for optimal results and longevity I would advise going to a professional framer.