This is an environment concept for a land composed of roots and vegetation with little ground or rock. Small ponds fill the irregularities between the roots.
Sometimes they do get way out of hand. I think the best strategy for me, is to start out with no more than 2 major colors, then gradually introduce more. Repeating the colors throughout the image is also important.
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