Some of the original work in progress from one of my traditional paintings. I love to work on the backgrounds first before anything really. I feel it gives a sense of what the color tones of the picture before getting to the character itself. Then I would slowly work my way towards the front and on to the character. By then i'm really into the artwork and the character would pop out more with her vibrant colors.
I did use my 3d mannequin again. As well as a digital color mock up before I painted anything.