"Hayasaka Ai" Process/Making Shots

Unlike before where there's just one art that has all the stages, I thought this way might be better. If you prefer the previous way where everything is in one picture, let me know! ^^

Steps:

1. Lineart - I didn't save any sketch layer because I rushed this artwork and had the habit of deleting sketch layers. I got better but it's a bummer I don't have the sketch to show you.

2. Basecolor - I tried adding texture to the basecolors because I saw an artist who does it often. It was a nice touch...I think!

3-4. Shadows and Light - I painted the shadows first because I wasn't sure where I want the main light source to come from. I decided on a harsh light coming from a window that's not seen in this artwork. I didn't shade her left hand properly since I know it'll be covered.

 5. Fullbody Lineart and Basecolor - I went ahead and shaded the eyes for both in this step

6. Coloring - I shaded the hair and skin (my favorites to shade) and slowly starting on the clothes. There is no harsh lighting for the fullbody so the light source is a gentle light from above and slightly in front of the character.

7. Coloring Continuation - I colored the rest of the clothes and I added hightlights + details

8. Details - It felt like the lighting on the fullbody is a little flat so I brushed on brighter highlights. At this step I also drew the other Hayasaka-s in the background but they remain in basecoloring stage so it doesn't take away from the main illustrations.

9. 2022 Update - The changes are subtle since it's a more recent fanart. I changed the eye style, changed the length of her thighs and legs, changed some shading on the arms and clothing.

You can clearly see the process in the GIF file below:

Here's a GIF of the before and after the 2022 update:

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