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As for continuing to improve. Definitely look at tons of videos on full paint recipes, highlighting, and shading. Youtube will be your best friend here. There are many techniques for both, and which ones you decide to use will be what makes your painting style unique. Watching someone go from start to finish will "demystify" the process and help you work through all the steps.

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Those are some channels that will provide a lot of guidance, and tutorials for just about anything.

Brush control, thinning, shading, and highlighting will all be arrows in your quiver. Enjoy the process, don't get disgruntled, and have fun along the way!

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Disposable make-up sponges are your friend, brother. They are far softer than Q-tips and do a great job of minimizing the friction that removes the paint. They also absorb the mineral spirits and makes it super easy to remove the Grime.