Okay, give it a try. I also experiment with different approaches, and I often work on it in parts. I struggled with the crowns, but it seems to be better now. But I think I outlined the texture edges unnecessarily((( Maybe you could take a look too? Then send me your email in a private message. I'll send you these heroes.
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Also, I realized that no matter how you draw or what effects you add, ready-made textures, such as gold or fabric, always look better.
Also, gradients are useful.
:D At least my several years of art school were useful, although it's probably strange: to perceive drawing on a PC as drawing with paints on canvas, instead of using many tools for easy and fast work.
Блистает там воздушностью прогалин.
Но между кедров, полных тишиной,
Расщелина по склону ниспадала.
О, никогда под бледною луной
Так пышен не был тот уют лесной...