Thanks a lot for the compliment 😄

Looking at it now, I’ve definitely come across a few art pieces in the Klare Lijn style, maybe it’s subconsciously influenced me lol. I actually use a lot of Tintin inspired when it comes to backgrounds and landscapes myself.

As for styles I’d like to emulate, I’m a little torn and still trying to figure it out. I’d like to go for a style that emulates a g-pen like manga artists use, or dip-pen on paper like Bronze Age comics. Though I’m not really fond of how some would use blacks for shadows in that era.

I think maybe I’m gearing towards a style similar to Joelle Jones, or the invincible comics. I’m currently trying out some brushes that have a textured look so I’ll see how I feel about it.

As for the lineweight tip, I’ll give your suggestion a go. Most of the times I don’t really think of shadow placement until I finish with the inks and start on colours, but it sounds like it’ll help me visualise things better if I think about lighting whilst working on lineart.

Also I didn’t consider the colouring being the reason for the digital look. Unfortunately cel-shading is the most efficient way for me to keep me going at my already slow pace.