Did you ever think it'd be okay for me to step into this world?

I'm trying to color that line art from last night digitally, using tips from the website of Lois van Baarle, or Loish. Like most art styles, the way that she describes coloring seems simple at first, and then drops off into "you'll get it with practice" territory. If it's possible to get anywhere near this lady's skill, then the effort and aimless wandering in Photoshop necessary is well worth it. I'm just going to fumble around and try some new things, but I'm already at the point where I'm asking, "Okay, so how exactly do I turn this:

(WTF IS THIS)...into this again...?"

(GODDAMN, right? I know. She's amazing) I'll just keep trying!