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John, I truly sipathise and understand your concerne. It is not a simple task that you are attempting. Still, stay confident that you will resolve all isues pertaining to this project. You will do fine.
I hope this helps. When I am stuck and in similar situation I sit down and rehash all the steps in oil painting. First composition of form. composition of value and color in simple masses. Do they harmonize or not. Down the line after correctly establishing shadow and light shapes, halftones. I ask if my subject over-all represent 3D form. Than I go to the smaller forms and ask the same question.I think you will do much better if you ask these questions than copy your reference to a T. The likeness will come if you have all the shapes in and the color is what you feel and understand that works.
Sincere wishes,
mischa
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