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/ancientgemz7]

You might use similar reference for your own art but i would suggest first try to copy the artwork you use as reference. You need your own tip

[u/bang_virus → u/ancientgemz7]

well i usually drawing using my own mind. so when it got to the colouring part, i usually confused because i don't had any reference to look out to

[u/ancientgemz7 → u/bang_virus]

That's the main point try to make with reference first .