Drawing backgrounds

The last thing you want to have when drawing a completely awesome picture, is having a blank background. It's boring, and non-unique. So add a background to give your character a lifelike feeling. When you are designing a background, you need to make it seem realistic. For example, a beach background will probably have a nice ocean view, sand and maybe an umbrella. Some birds and beach balls in the background will make it seem more realistic, as well. When you start creating backgrounds you should observe real life sceneries. Maybe your back yard, or a playground. Good luck, and remember, practice makes perfect!