'Just a shadow of myself' - quick graphite sketch

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I came across a picture online not that long ago, that inspired me to recreate it my way - because it totally didn't turn out the same - but still...
I gave the "just a shadow of myself" title to it.
As the blurred portrait signifies the shadowy state, the presence of the sharp front flowers represents hope... 🤍
I started with a quick sketch just to get the most essencial parts, and used graphite powder to get similar blurry finish in the background. After that, I added little more details with graphite pencils and finished with erasing the most sharpest part in front - the flowers.
This was a really interesting project, but as I felt so inspired by the photo, I just had to recreate it... Also I'm trying so hard to break out of 'perfectionism' here and there.
What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments with me. 💖

Materials:
~Size: 14,8x21cm.
~Sketchbook : Fabriano Schizzi - 110gms;
~Pencils, : Mechanical pencil - 0.3 - HB, Graphite - Koh-i-Noor, Creatacolor.
~Other materials for blending - q-tips, eyeshadow applicator, tissue, brush.
~Faber-Castell double ended eraser, Tombow mono eraser.

The progress: