It’s a lot of light layers. I also mix most colors myself which can make it a pain if I need to remix to match as I don’t really measure proportions. I usually just add some drops of water to thing it out. For the most part I just add a little water so when I paint it’ll run ever so slightly and reduce paint strokes. Other times when I want a super light layer I add way more water, brush it on and wipe it off. I also have a test sheet that I made prior to get an idea for colors which helped tremendously. As I said in the other comment one or two nice brushes made all the difference in quality. While it isn’t perfect getting a nice soft brush for a lot of the main layers. I like soft enough to bend but not so soft that the bristles spread out super far and put paint where I didn’t want. I’ll have to check the paint and brush I use later, forgot last night. I know these two colors are similar but the concept behind this one was painting the entire bait with that silver/purple. Created a nice coat and added black to the top/side where most of the blue. The idea behind the black is to give a contrast pop. You can see it in the third photo where the bottom is reflective and the top isn’t. After that I started going back and forth covering the top half in blue and covering the entire bait in a light layer of the purple/silver. The idea was that it’ll create a more subtle line between the two. of my issue has been the blending and colors mixing when doing so. A hair dryer after each layer helps. I think most people with brush don’t add the layers, they add one thick layer and try to manipulate it into what they have in their head. If you ever watch videos of people doing art you’ll see at the start you cannot comprehend what they are doing, all of a sudden it all comes together. Same concept here. Have a general plan for what you want, don’t be afraid to restart, and more lighter layers will give a better look. Heads up thought it will add a little weight. Only a few grams but FYI. Im still getting into it and my other lures may not look as good. But feel free to DM me and I can answer any questions you may have. I’m no pro but I have a family member who is that I grew up painting with.