How I color (TUTORIAL?)

Soo ill be explaining how i usually color when it comes to this type of style.
program used: Paint tool SAI
layers used: 1-3

1 - I start my drawing with a sketch its okay if its messy but not too messy~
so basically you will have two layers the background and the lineart.

2 - I created a new layer below the lineart. color it with basic colors (WUT?) you know what i mean lol.

3 - I added the highlights and shadings. i usually color it in the same layer so that it'll blend or something?

4 - I merged the 2 layers (lineart and color) add more details and blend the messy line art~

5 - Merged everything, cleaned the edges and hair so its not that messy anymoaar ;v;

since im not very good with colors i used overlay so the color is not that bland orz... yeah.

basically i just copied the layer and change the "mode" from normal to overlay and lowered down the brightness.


Im no PRO okay? this is just how I color just to let you guys know~
feel free to ask any questions!
also sorry if my english is not good