Okayy, I completed this one with only the neutral charcoal pencil, no graphite this time. I think am gradually becoming comfortable with the outcome of the shades.
I noticed that figures get more easier to shade if you have carefully mapped out your proportions, the little work required is to locate the dark areas and shade to mid-tone then to light.
I can tell that am having fun doing this, free spirit, no doubts, just flow with the rhythm.
This was before I thought of adding more dark shades.