Thanks @delishtreats :)

The soft colours might not last due to bad support adherence. I tried to avoid using black, but after a test, it seems that's the only paint I have that manages to give some decent grip to next layers above it. That will probably darken the tones to some extent.

I'll see if I can go back to lighter tones after that, but my skills might be the problem at that point :D

About the "let go" aspect, I always find this approach a lot easier rather than the controlled way.
I never get what I want when I try to keep control, but I'm often surprised by what the paints or drawings give me when I let them do their own stuff :D