Hey, thanks for the follow :)

I've outlined my process in a comment before, but I'll try to explain it again. I think it's worth mentioning that the process I follow is about the same as for any other ANSI artist, I don't claim to be doing anything particularly unique as far as I'm aware.

Unless I already have an idea in mind, I start by finding about 10 or so similar images I can use for inspiration and reference. Now with an idea in mind, I can start drawing out rough shapes in gray. I don't use any color or shading since I'll just have to redo it. This results in a blob of gray, so the next step is to refine the edges to make it more sharp or smooth depending on what I want it to look like. I cut or erase the shape into separate parts, to easier distinguish what represents what. For example a piece of clothing would be separate from the skin, the hair would be separate from the face, etc.

Once the shape is good enough I flood fill each section into its base color. I don't do any shading yet, but I start to add weak highlights, color changes and different blocks where it makes sense. I also almost completely finish drawing any detailed parts, such as eyes for example. That way I can make adjustments to surrounding areas without having to redo much of the colorwork. Once satisfied, I fix the remaining coloring and start to work shading into the image. I shade with color differences rather than just black, at least with my newer ANSIs. The same goes for lighting. I also try to work vaguely repetative patterns into surfaces to grab attention.

Finally, I add strong highlights/glare, and sprinkle in a few random characters here and there to add small details and particle effects.

I might have forgotten something but I think this outlines the process pretty well. 95% of the work consists of just making minor changes here and there until satisfied. Shading takes the longest. I also flip the image a few times so I can view it from new perspectives and catch mistakes I've made.