She is Violet Bella

Her photo caught my breath, there was something about the smokiness of her eyes, her lovely tattoo, her swept up hair, the softness of her face. The picture was wonderful & I knew I had to draw her. After a slightly embarrassing (feeling stalker-ish) email to ask permission, I began my sketching. And now she has made her way onto Gretel Girl's embroidery hoops! Thank you Lauren.
Violet Bella also has a wonderful online shop & blog... check it out at http://www.violetbellasworld.blogspot.com/.