Hello hello! Oda (author of anime/manga) showed a simplified version of a whale shark but we have artistic freedom to represent characters that we want! Your version looks very cute actually and it made me giggle! I also very much enjoy the stylized art! The overall picture is solid but values are flat. A good render requires setting up a light source, in this case the light from the top. Use a neutral color for the shadows (usually warm for cool light and cold for warm light), arrange the shadows on several levels, and match the character elements with the primary shadow. During the final touches, you can play around with textures on the light side of the drawing. When putting artwork, use caution and try not to overdo it so that viewers will not hear it. I applied the Multiply layer for shadows and the Overlay layer for light. Both must be balanced (not too dark or too saturated) over flat colors that should not be excessively bright or dark. Additionally, you can experiment with light-colored textures, but take care not to overdo it. Hope it helps! | Artwod Feedback