Inspiration finally struck me so i drew this!

(Remember him?? Its Octave! Melody's gender bend!)

Buuuuuut.... I'm not sure which looks better (you guys can tell me your opinion in the comments if you want :3)

Aaaand I seriously need to improve on my coloring skills. -____-

Can you guys suggest some techniques or something i could try out??? I've already found the art style that i'm comfortable with but whenever i start coloring, it feels wrong somehow :( idk anymore guys. I feel lost.