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Overview:

Step 1: Establishing the Darkest Darks

Step 2: Adding Warmth and Brightness to the Iris

Step 3: Reinforcing the Drawing and Value Transitions

Step 4: Introducing a Third Value for Depth and Glow

Step 5: Reflecting Light with a Cool Mid-Tone

Step 6: Adding the Final Highlight