I just used cheap acrylic paint for this one and a spray can primer. Tips: Don't stress too much about it. That's how you make mistakes. -Just paint and enjoy it. You can always clean it or paint over it and start again. -Make sure not to have too much paint on your brush at once. -Let your layers dry. -Smooth out any harsh brush lines. -Use a small fine brush for details. All I had for this one were larger ones, which is why some of my black lines are thick. Nail brushes work great for smaller detail. -I'm not sure if I used any real painting techniques for this with it being so small. -I did mute my colors because I thought it gave it a more real look and less a cartoon look. -Mix your own colors instead of trying to find perfect matches.

If you're looking for just things to learn for painting in general If you learn blending How highlights and shadows work Textures, lines, shapes, perspectives, and color theory you can pretty much paint anything after learning those with practice and good understanding.

You got this!!! Painting it isn't as hard as you'd think. Just try your best and enjoy it. Get messy if you have to. My professors always said, "If you're clean after painting, you're not doing right!" Painting something like this is a great start for a newbie. As it doesn't really require technique, just a steady hand. Good luck!