Step by step technique of coloring a vignette.

"Line art"

 Animated gif of the steps

Final result of digital coloring

Imitating the color of Corben

Intermediate steps

Richard Corben style color background

Applied color taking advantage of the range of grays. Original image by Richard Corben

Coloring "Red Nails" by Barry Smith

Two examples of digital color application. Original images made by the artist Barry Smith ©, from the title "Red Nails". Free adaptation Roy Thomas and Barry Smith.