That came out nice! :D When I drew and stuff on actual paper I always started from the eyes too. Well literally started from the eyes, they were the first thing I would draw and then I kind of grew everything else from there. I love the dark bit on the left side to make the lit up white hair really stand out.
thank you :) I just think the eyes are usually the focal point of a portrait and so if the eyes don't look good then you might as well give up right there lol