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This is basically how I draw my stuff, if anyone is interested. I didn't explain everything in great detail. There are long and detailed tutorials on things like using Paths, and if you are interested you should check for them on google or deviantArt.
Really interesting to see your work-in-progress and how you do each step! I've never used the paths method much myself because it is really hard for me (And I'm really impatient) XD It does have a very nice clean look though, which I've always admired in your work. This girl is super cute too, nice choice for a "model" picture to demonstrate with. ^^ Hehe.
We have almost the same exact process,lol. Except instead of using the pen tool after scanning, i use an micron pen before scanning and fix my mistakes with "Liquify" before coloring. And i use 20% for red cheeks. I love how so many styles can be applied to photoshop ^_^
I still ink everything by hand with COPIC Multiliners. maybe ill give the path tool a whirl. To be honest ive never used it. For shadows i tend to use the burn tool in most cases. unless it would change the overal color. then i use the airbrush tool with some black at 15% ^^ and i do the redness pretty much the same way you do it ^__^
