Happy New Year Post! :)

What better way to end this year with a 2014 happy new year post! :)  Since 2014 is the year of the horse, I decided to make a baby horse illustration.

Step 1: Rough sketch I start my work on a gray background
and use a black brush to sketch

Step 2: After sketching I start creating the value
(how dark or light is an object compared to its surroundings).
Notice that i flipped the image, I do this to check the anatomy
and overall layout of the object. 

Step 3: Adding color. Next step is selecting the color palette.
I used browns and greens and a little bit of red.

Step 4: Adding details. I decided to add a party hat
to have a party vibe! I also added fine lines on the hair.
For the foreground I added the grass and tree trunks. :)

Step 5: Adding text. When I'm happy with the illustration I added the text. (I know it's clumsy!!! )
I hope you learned somethin from this post. Happy New Year! Cheers!