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David,
Both drawings are are in a class of their own. Well done! Let me share with you what I see when I work. When setting up a pose for a portrait one of the things I do is ask the person to turn their head ever so slowly from one direction to another. When doing this I usually find, not always, that there is a moment that really appeals to my visual and senses. As you well know setting the pose just right is part of the game.
When drawing the shapes and lines one gets so familiar with what one sees that a slight deviation than what is there becomes quite evident. Each developing stage reveals special moments for me especially as the crown is the finishing stage. If in the finish I do not see, in my drawing or painting, something that one can reach-out and touch than I have failed. Don't get me wrong I feel the same way about my line drawings. Sketches are different for me, they are my source of information and or shape and value study.
I think one can see beauty all around us especially in the face of man/woman. Like you mentioned a person does not need to be something extra in beauty to be beautiful but what I joy for a artist when we see it, capture and relate it for others to see. What a joy!! I'm so glad that you can see it David! Many will appreciate what you convey through your art.
Wishing you all the best!
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