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I remember some people asking for this a long time ago~ So here you have! This is how I color optics, step by step, all steps separated in different layers.

What I do is basically:
1. Start with flat colors.
2. New layer on "Multiply" mode. Add a little shading for depth.
3. New layer on "Normal" mode. Add a lighter color in part of the non-shaded areas.
4. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. Using the same color of the flats, add some glow in the inner optic.
5. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. Add a lighter color (almost white) in the center of the highlighted areas.
6. New layer on "Normal" mode over the lineart layer. Using the airbrush and the same color of the flats, smudge the inner and outer lines of the optics.
7. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. With the same color of the flats, add some glow and the light that reflects around the optic.
8. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. Add just a little of white glow in a small area of the inner optic.

I strongly suggest playing around with layers, colors and glow until you're satisfied with the result! That's how I learned to do it. Feel free to ask me if you have any doubts and want to know more! I'm always glad to help.

Hope this is helpful! Now go have fun coloring

Description
I remember some people asking for this a long time ago~ So here you have! This is how I color optics, step by step, all steps separated in different layers.

What I do is basically:
1. Start with flat colors.
2. New layer on "Multiply" mode. Add a little shading for depth.
3. New layer on "Normal" mode. Add a lighter color in part of the non-shaded areas.
4. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. Using the same color of the flats, add some glow in the inner optic.
5. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. Add a lighter color (almost white) in the center of the highlighted areas.
6. New layer on "Normal" mode over the lineart layer. Using the airbrush and the same color of the flats, smudge the inner and outer lines of the optics.
7. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. With the same color of the flats, add some glow and the light that reflects around the optic.
8. New layer on "Luminosity" mode. Add just a little of white glow in a small area of the inner optic.

I strongly suggest playing around with layers, colors and glow until you're satisfied with the result! That's how I learned to do it. Feel free to ask me if you have any doubts and want to know more! I'm always glad to help.

Hope this is helpful! Now go have fun coloring