This painting is a fan art piece created for a friend. I began the process by sketching the character directly onto the canvas. I then used acrylic paint to establish rigid shadows and highlights, allowing me to block in major color areas and define form. Once the underpainting was complete, I applied oil paint on top of the acrylic layers, blending the colors to achieve a smoother, more cohesive surface. Afterward, I revisited sections of the color blocking to reintroduce a stylized, “video game–inspired” aesthetic and added the final details. Throughout the process, I aimed to fully embody the visual language of Yoji Shinkawa, whose expressive and influential character design served as a primary inspiration. This piece reflects both my technical growth and the evolution of my artistic voice.