Bruce, if I would follow your 'cooking recipe' (aka narrative) exactly, I know for sure that my end result would be 'quite different' . I say 'quite different' and not 'finer' (😁) as you are unbeatable in this branch of art. This wonderful render is another proof for that, Buddy!
Try to change what you think you can't accept, but accept what you can't change. Please CLICK HERE to see my journal! Feel free to save my images or to add them to your favorites.