What kind of scanner are you using? It could just be that you don't have the settings set up correctly, I could try to help if you wish.

On to the drawing however: the main problem with this is that it hasn't been converted to a digital format very well (back to your scanner problem) which distracts from the actual work. Ignoring that, however, this looks really nice in terms of technical skill, and it's clear that you have a firm handle on working with realism. However, it also looks a bit bland in terms of subject. Since you're solid with this, you should try exploring subjects that are more unique rather than models or actresses. It's very easy to spot a drawing that's referenced a professional model in a professional pose, and we're so used to seeing such things in magazines and tv that even something like this, that shows a very good amount of skill, can fail to leave a strong impression upon viewers. Since you have the skills to draw well, now you need to start pushing for off beat subjects to work with.

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Red and white for wine,
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Lord it's such a crime.

wow, its amassing!!! good work with pencil!

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Tiki~

*frowns* wow lol i feel so inferior. ^_^ it's amazing! all my drawings have a cartoon-y look to them, even if I'm drawing real people... this is really good though, it looks like a photo

nah man, our style is diff so u cant say =]
tnx alot though ^^

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Lol that's quite true.. and no problem, you're very talented =]

tnx, but alot of ppl are better than me haha.

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this is lovely darling
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tyvm ^^
i like ur work too. ur pics look very free and unique.

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Wow so pretty.
Great work!

that may be, but still there are probably MANY more who aren't as good as you.