• [ ] Put down base colors
  • [ ] Base color saturation <50*
• [ ] Setup light and shadow layers
• [ ] Choose colors for the light and shadow to determine the mood of the illustration
  • [ ] Choose a shade color with a saturation <30
  • [ ] Choose a light color with a saturation <10-20(cold) or <20-40(warm)
• [ ] Check the brightness contrast
• [ ] Cut out the shade’s shape
  • [ ] Simple B&W boundary
  • [ ] Check for cast shadows
• [ ] Refine the shade’s shape
  • [ ] Check the BMS rule
• [ ] Adjust light and shadow colors using gradient tool and air brushes
• [ ] 2nd check on the brightness contrast

*The numbers here are based on my reference analysis and personal preferences, for more information please check out our video

Color and Lighting 101: The Science Behind Color and Light