This time instead of colouring onto a multiply layer, I coloured onto a normal layer, underneath the line layer, and shaded AFTER that on multiply layer. This made it much easier to reliably get the colours right, regardless of the grey background I use, which darkens the colours if you're using a multiply layer.
The reason I use a grey background is three-fold; firstly, I find that a bright white screen gives me an ENORMOUS headache after a few hours intensive staring (drawing). Secondly, the brightness fools your eyes, colours are much more difficult to pick accurately (that part is mentioned a lot if you look for photoshop tips). Lastly, particularly on the shading stage, I find that having an overall neutral looking (dull) page helps get a much better sense of direction for the lighting.
I still can't decide if I prefer to shade first and colour after, or colour first and shade after... Colouring first is a technique often used by anime artists, it seems to simplify the process, which can only be a good thing, and the finished look is for all intents and purposes exactly the same.
The lil' dude in the bottom left is my signature by the way, I was debating whether to put him on, but I think it's quirkier than just poking an "MF" on every piece.
I should have a proper turnaround finished tonight, but I'll upload it tomorrow, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing!
Mat out! *resists urge to put smiley face emoticon*
There is nothing wrong with emoticons! :p ....see
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