Spring Month: 1 
Day 
Flood
All art in this post is by me, #144027
[Sketching]
First of all, you are gonna want a sketch. Most people prefer to use a light pencil. Once you have your sketch down you are gonna want to make a colour scheme or materials list.Here i've made a simple colour pallette using the pencils that I proceed to use in the drawing. The pencils I use are a off-brand water colour 24 pack set that I got at the local dollar store. Remember that you dont need all these fancy drawing equipment - if you are a good artist you can draw with almost anything!
Using a reference could be great, especially if you are just starting out. To shade, you are going to need at least a basic understanding of what whatever you are drawing looks like - aka the muscles, the skin, the fur/hair/feathers, texture and proportion. Even if you use a stylized look, you are gonna need the fundamentals!
https://s8.postimg.cc/r3w4ptpxh/15354449349721532634015.jpg
[Lining/Inking]
Now, when inking a drawing you can use many things. Brush pens are probably the best, but you can always use a simple black pen like I did. Remember to use line thickness!
Line thickness is the variation between thin lines, and bold ones. Obviously, the thin lines are better for smaller details, and thicker ones for the main outline, details e.c.t. You may not think so, but lines can be a huge part in making a drawing look more dimensional.
https://s8.postimg.cc/uky6szjwl/20180828_172807.jpg
[Base Colour]
To start off with colouring, you are gonna take your base shade, and make a thin layer of shade on the drawing. Make the shadows slightly darker, and leave out the highlights. To do this you are gonna need a lighting source, whether is be the sun off into the distance, or a lamp to the left, you are gonna need a light source. As without a light, you wont have shadows.
https://s8.postimg.cc/mfg4uvdo5/20180828_174305.jpg
[Shading]
Once you have you base colour down, take your darker shade, and place it where a shadows would be. Blend the two colours together for a smoother transition, although remember to leave some texture.
Do the same with the lighter colours/highlights!
https://s8.postimg.cc/ivu753l91/20180828_175759.jpg
And now you are done!
I might make a digital version of this, and make it more detailed
