Part 1, starting on the background at the top. If you just want to see how I've created the background then this and the final part are all about the bokeh. Using pure pencils, no blending spirits or pastels.
I've used Pastelmat board for this one - purely because of the background. I've used lots of pencils - if you don't have what I have used don't worry - choose colours you have. I would suggest you stick with polychromos and pablos for the background however as they blend and smudge much easier than if you're using the softer pencils.
Materials list, line art and ref all attached below.
Size 25x35cm the image is 33cm across which gives you a nice border all the way round.