This looks good. The reason this method can often fail is that people don't really know the true values of the colors they want to use and then the work comes out looking weird. Scott Robertson's book and You tube channel are great resources for information on working this way. I also own a video series from Matt Khor's page that goes into great detail on this work flow. I also recommend it.
I would like to see this without the back ground and just some of the ground around the piano to keep the characters grouped together. The small yellow bird on the edge is a bit of a distraction
I like 2 the coloring feels like it could have a magical fantasy feel when you apply the lighting to the monster
@missmushy This video and a few others on his channel will help you.
@nessillustration I like the illustrations and I like the concept but this feels like it would not relate to a five year old. If I was going retool this concept I would be more inclusive of the other unpopular veggies and have them trying to become popular in more childlike ways like broccoli dreaming of becoming a fire fighter and such, Have you taken the SVS writing class? I found it to be very informative.
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I have taken a number of classes on color but by far the to me the best lessons are the ones Will terry teaches even his YouTube painting have a ton of info on color. Beyond that spend time doing studies of the images you like to break them down and learn their color formula.
The first thing you need to learn is what specific characteristics create female forms. Anatomy lessons cover this and you will probably find videos on youtube that will help
The stamping is controlled by the spacing of the brush the lower the % the less space between stamps. Open up your brush setting and look under brush tip shape
Not sure how I'm going to render this, I like to experiment with the contests.