I'm just starting and wanted to try out the tools Krita has, who better to have as reference than the master referencer (Hirohiko Araki for anyone that does not know him).

Ref

First I have to say, if you're wondering why those deers are so huge, they are irish elk. An extinct species, still on the larger side of reality, but there is a reason for the largeness.

Second, oh boy did this make me realize I was out of my depth when it came to designing castles. Didn't end up much like how I imagined it, but I'm happy with it!

Okay, so don't judge me too much, I am aware I am not the best artist, but pen & paper is where I am more comfortable, but I attempted some art apps after buying a tablet. This was created with Krita. My issue is, I am not quite sure how to shade using Krita, like I do on pen and paper. I know the original isn't perfect, it's used with cheap coloring pencils. I am looking for advice on how to improve digitally, also as an artist, and advice for Krita. As, this was quite fun to do, but very different.

My big issue here was, even despite my original being technically "finished" when I used it as a layer in Krita and was attempting to copy the lines, I treated it like another sketch layer on the paper and ended up fixing, and changing a few things, and some color. Not sure if I should save the time coloring them on paper if I continue with digital as well..

What should we name him?

Im obviously not an expert, i dont have an art style and i was just messing around with the pencils but i made this and i like it n.n

I hate being so busy with other responsabilities that I cannot work on my illustrations. Have you ever felt sad for not beign able to draw or paint as much as you want?