1. The advertising image.
2. Redraw fixing things I don't like from the original and inserting the character based on the ref the winner of the auction gave me.
3. Quickly work in values, they're the most important thing.
4. Render everything in black and white.
5. Apply color on a separate color layer.
6. Drink an insane amount of caffeinated beverages.

Final: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17647749/