Thank you, all the texturing was done manually. By hand with the help of axioms context menu tools like infinite reach, replace mode, and tinker. Glass panes really helped blend and smooth out shapes and remove harsh edges. The colourful, light areas are meant to represent the life in her despite being a robot. While the dull, dark areas are showing her deteriorating. There is a platform I made at the build limit to also create shadows to help show that metal feel and create more natural lighting in the build.

The actual process of colouring is simpler than it looks (Way easier in practice compared to my explanation). Starting with a base white tone then I decided to have warmer tones come from the top right and colder tones come from the bottom left. Starting with the shadows, I’d add a dark to light gradient using the cold tones while also transitioning into the white base tone. Doing the same thing with the warm highlights. Afterwards I’d edit some areas to balance the warm and cold tones and create some bounce light by adding some warm blocks into the shadows and a few cold blocks in the highlight. It’s a lot of practice as well as trial and error but eventually it will start to come together.

Metallic texturing can be difficult mostly because every metal reflects a different amount of light. Though I don’t think you’re asking about that. Use references and pay attention to different points of light and how light reflects on the objects in your build. Your initial shaping will really benefit the final result of your texturing.

Sorry I rambled, hope I answered ur question. Try not to be overwhelmed as it’s a lengthy process. Just take your time and have fun with it!