So I guess I ought to upload this here too.
I'm trying to practice with digital painting and lighting/shading.
I used www.posemaniacs.com for help with the initial sketch, and I think it turned out rather well. I know there's still some areas to improve on, but overall I like it.
Just before anyone asks, her other hand is folded behind her back.
Either way, this is my trainer from Pokemon X, also named Slink. I changed a few things about her outfit cause some of the clothing choices are BS (like seriously, everyone has to wear a hat?) but I kept it mostly the same.