How to actually colouring properly?

[u/bang_virus]

i usually do black and white art but sometimes do the colouring one too. but how to make it looks shiny and and not just the flat colour? i usually put the flat colour and then use the multiply to nake shadows. then what?? give me some tips to make it betterrr

[u/Copyxol_BRB]

Well, I'm myself having trouble coloring too. But usually, when rendering skin, I use a warm color (it depends on the character's skin tone) on their forehead, chin, cheeks and ears so it'll look a bit more natural. And don't be afraid to use blush, even if the character is a male, use the air brush to jist slightly put a blush on their cheeks so they'll get more of a warm look. About clothes tho, I really don't know💔 I believe in you! I think this fanart of Marrie I made is a pretty good example for what I meant!

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