Hi, Hotch! You have great observation and description! :)
I can't wait to see the next pictures! The refraction reflective expression, the material representation of the cork is so good.
Because crushing isn't good for every case.
I tend to crush very little when I'm done with the description.
However, there are many still-life paintings that will be drawn in the future that will be expressed emotionally.
I think it'd be nice to copy the layers and paint them thinking they're ruining it.
Nice picture XD
You did a great job!