Tips on digital coloring?

[The90sKid]

Okay, so I've been checking out a lot of Drak's boxes (awesome stuff) and his work inspired me to take the big leap into creating a custom box(es).
I've got an idea in mind but it's an existing game (the title is secret for now).
I can get the drawing part down but it's coloring digitally that gets me.
Any one have any tips/links to point me in the right direction?
Thanks.

[tleeart]

First off, do you have a tablet?

Well, whether you do or not, I recommend going to deviantART's tutorial category. There are hundreds upon hundreds of tutorials there for a wide variety of techniques.

[The90sKid]

First off, do you have a tablet?

Well, whether you do or not, I recommend going to deviantART's tutorial category. There are hundreds upon hundreds of tutorials there for a wide variety of techniques.

No, I haven't got one, but I can probably get a cheap one.
Thanks for the DA tip.

[tleeart]

No, I haven't got one, but I can probably get a cheap one.
Thanks for the DA tip.

A tablet can help immensely, but is not required. I like Wacom's tablets best, and the price range can be pretty decent if you buy a smaller model.

There are plenty of techniques that do not require a mouse, especially if you are doing cel shading.

Good luck with developing skills!

[The90sKid]

A tablet can help immensely, but is not required. I like Wacom's tablets best, and the price range can be pretty decent if you buy a smaller model.

There are plenty of techniques that do not require a mouse, especially if you are doing cel shading.

Good luck with developing skills!

Thanks for the help and info, man, really appreciate it.

[Crotale]

One thing to keep in mind when coloring, that is if you want more realistic coloring, is to use mid-level colors as your base fills. This makes it much easier to light/shade. This is not a hard fast rule, but it is a generally accepted practice.