October Reward: Halloween Edeleth Process (Patreon)

Order of image is like this: Roughs - Lineart - Base color - Final Output

I usually color the backgrounds first but for this one, I colored the characters first before the background.

Back in my old work place, we usually do the backgrounds first because it establishes the atmosphere and lighting for the character. Also you use some of the colors from the background for lighting and back light, but if you start with the character, it might be a little confusing. 

Though it really depends on the artist and their style sometimes.