Portfolio prep-

Some helpful links about drawing the hand 

http://thehelpfulartteacher.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-draw-hands.html

http://thevirtualinstructor.com/how-to-draw-hands.html

http://artmideast.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-draw-hands-step-by-step-guide.html#.UehMLhG9KSM

Drawing the face in proportion

http://www.artyfactory.com/portraits/pencil-portraits/proportions-of-a-head.html