I agree with Nitewalker. I know that the lamp is Wrought Iron, but the black or even the grey will not be as interesting as color. Taylor try using some dark blues or purples in the dark parts, or possibly a dark green. If you dont have any references go check it out. there seem to be a lot of green in the references I found.
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Can we see that stuff of yours you are working on?
My first attempt at Hand Painted Texturing. All comments and critiques welcome!
Good work man, keep it up!