How do I make a realistic shade effect?

If your story is set in a realistic setting, try spending time in that place and taking notes. It's amazing what just sitting down there, observing the setting, and writing...

Yes if built correctly, a pergola should serve to filter the sunlight and provide a bit of relief from the direct light and heat.

You can experiment with different shades of the colors you would like to use on a separate scrap of paper. Try sketching out a single peak/curve and just shading that....

Make sure to draw detailed curves and remove the guide lines to make your fire look more realistic. You should also make sure to color it to add more realism.

Try looking at some reference pictures and add detail. For the big foot monster try giving it a scarier face. The eye monster you can add more detail and put...

If you're not married then you should, since it increases your relationship. Otherwise, it's not really necessary. But you can if you like.

To cover up freckles, use a good layer of foundation. To make your eyes a different shade, you can buy non prescription colored lenses.

You can print NASA logos and other decorations to to glue on to the helmet. Look at images online of space helmets so you can get the details right, and...

You will need to use an external means of getting a campaign character to like you. Otherwise, cheats.

Mix food coloring in a bowl with more or less water (depending on how light you want your colors to be), and dip your T-shirt into the bowl.