not sure if tutorial fits this better but the fact that its about art really makes me believe it belongs here

happy early 550 y'all







The first thing I do is start with a basic pose. I use thick lines to make some sort of stick figure, like this.




very pog. very simple.



next, I cover that with a sketch or two. It's okay to make a sketch of a sketch. For this art, I only did one sketch. I use a thinner line for more details



the next part is lineart. I use a thickness that is a little more thick than the sketch. It helps me control the lines better. This is also the time where I would move and resize the character in order to fit the image better. For this, I just moved him to the center.





I put colored lines like strings and thin details on a different layer so I can color them separately from the lineart. The shoelaces are colored grey to show this



Next is coloring. Coloring is pretty basic. I use the fill bucket in big areas and touch up any white spaces left from the fill bucket with a brush. It's okay to eyedrop colors from references and other images. colors aren't copyrighted.

after the solid color is filled in, I sometimes add detail and prints, like stripes and text.



hey look! its vonk with a glass of choccy milk!



now it's time to shade. Shading comes in all sorts of ways. Most people just use solid color blocks, and some use fades and more realistic shading. It's up to you. I prefer using color blocks when I'm doing small artworks.



It's important to highlight what light actually shines off of. Shiny/glossy materials and hair are best suited for highlights, while things like cloth shouldn't have much lighting. I recommend looking at references for this part.



Finally, we get back to the lineart. I like to color the lineart to give a more soft look. For this I use the clipping/mask tool. This is also the point where I'd add a background and any filters on the character. For this, I just did a sea green background and called it a day.





Of course, my style isn't for everyone. I just wanted to give a few tips and help out some other artists who might be having trouble drawing. It's always good to practice one thing at a time. Make artwork that focuses on a flaw. Learn from friends and even learn from yourself.



I'm proud of you, child.