At the request of certain people, these are a set of tutorials/lectures posted or linked to by me, Esrix. However, there is no one definite be-all-and-end-all method of doing this kind of stuff. I encourage you to read as many tutorials as you can and use the methods that work best for you.. PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!!! -Updated 07/03/2007- Please read this before beginning any of the tutorials. This holds general information about hardware, software, disclaimers, and how to properly prepare to do your art. Basic coloring tutorial - Updated 08/23/2004- How to apply basic color to your images What are masks?- -Updated 03/26/2006- What you can do when you apply masks to layers Shading and highlights using Masks -Updated 12/1/2005- Adding value and depth in a few easy layers using masks My thoughts on Drawing -Updated 5/31/2005- Not a tutorial, but rather some thoughts on how to improve drawing skills. A Slightly More Cost Efficient Way to Make Your Own Comics -Updated 12/2/2005- A tutorial that uses unconventional means to make comics more efficiently using computer technology Tutorials by the great H.S. Kim of Kung Fool fame This is a great set of tutorials coming from another web cartoonist. Hyung Sun Kim shows how he goes about the process of making a comic, covering everything from thumbnailing to penciling to inking to scanning and even Photoshop touch-ups. Definitely something to add to your bookmarks.