This was an experiment on multiple levels... First, this is my first time at attempting shading... I was semi-learning from a tut by apchi on DA (http://apchi.deviantart.com/art/Skin-Coloring-Tutorial-39022860). I used the same technique on his hair... I like the way he came out and I really like his shirt (designed by me btw)! The "With My Pure Heart" bubble was in a PS brush set that I found on DA a while back. The skulls are a brush that I made myself. The background plaid-ish stuff is also a brush that I found on DA a while back too! Please comment and help me on my quest to learn to shade!! (Good Tut links would be nice!) Thanks a bunch for looking and checking out my artwork!!