This was actually an art trade XD with LePyriteRose

Step 1 - get the sketch done.

Step 2 - do the lineart.

Step 3 - color the base colors.

Step 4 - I alpha locked the color layer and use my airbrush tool to create yellow light reflecting off the dragon. Shading.

Step 5 - finish up adding the rest of the details.

Step 6 - this is optional but u can add a background :P.

Welp, dats all the steps I did.