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Hey guys! So I know I'd said I'd post my digitally painted eye next, but this one won out in the end. I actually am uber pround of this. Not only is this my first background picture, but I used a new coloring and lineart technique. I didn't use a vector layer for anything, except for the bottom line of the window, and all of my lineart was done freehand. And yes, just by looking at this I can literally see a million mistakes - the prespective, the shadow, the gun, her feet, whatever, but I think that without mistakes we will never learn. Now, I know how not to make a background, how to better color things, and just so much more about digital art than I knew before.

Oh, and yes, that is a gun on her thigh holster. I know it's not all that great lol.

I own Lyra, the (original! Not based off of anyone elses work!!!!) sketch, the lineart, the coloring, and the background! So everything!!!! So proud of myself :)

Program: Easy Paint Tool SAI
Time: Around 20ish hours
Materials: Staedtler Mechanical Pencil, HB lead, Tuff Stuff eraser stick

Comment, fav, tell me your thoughts please!!!
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Wow, you should be very proud of this! It's rare to see less experienced manga-style artists care about anatomy... Which is ironic since it's largely one of the most important aspects of the style.

But this is much more anatomically correct than most people can do at this stage. The point is, you're on the right track to being able to draw anything you want, because you're making sure you understand your basics first and foremost.

I would say, work on the position of the iris's in the eye, as they're facing opposite directions. The bottom of the shirt also needs a bit of work, as does the hair positioning and shape. But otherwise, you're definitely on the right track!

If you ever feel like you're having trouble with anything while drawing, feel free to ask me for help if you feel so inclined. I see a lot of potential here, and definitely wouldn't mind helping you progress as an artist :)