Jonathan is an artist first and a modeler second. And that’s the difference.
I think there's a lot of truth in this statement, and it rings true for other modelers that really hit home runs. Mike Danneman is an artist first. The Reid Brothers, Bill is a sign painter and artist, and his brother is also an artist... a musician. Even Rob Arsenault and his weathering is an artist first.
If I want to improve as a modeler, I think I need some artistic training next. I've been exploring color theory as part of what I need first.
Anyway, yes. Good stuff, and welcome, Jonathan, to Railwire!