Nah, I am the worst at explaining things :U
Besides, there's not much to explain; outline, colour, shading, the same old story. The only way to learn is to sprite and sprite like a madman until it starts looking right. P:
I've been Sydian since Feb 2010 and a mod since Sept 2009...I don't think you were gone THAT long, so I'm sure I was mod!Sydian last time you were here. :P