Hello! The painting process can be quite complex, especially when the scene itself is more complex. That's why I always recommend focusing on two things: your focal point and your foreground. The rest can be kept more graphic or rough, since it doesn't require the same level of refinement as your areas of interest. Ideally, once you've blocked in your colors, you should establish the direction of the light source (you can even draw an arrow to keep it in mind throughout the painting process) and start blocking in the shadow shapes using a Multiply layer. From there, it's a matter of gradually "sculpting" the volume of the forms. It's a complex process, but it will help you move away from relying too much on line work, since painting elements such as core shadows, ambient occlusion, bounce light, and other lighting effects will make your forms feel much more three-dimensional. Another recommendation is to paint from the background toward the foreground. This helps you keep the background rough and simple, allowing you to reserve most of the detail for the important elements of the illustration. Thanks for sharing your submission! | Artwod Feedback