i really dont see where ur doing anything wrong... are u having trouble with the color hmmmm showing up better?? if so use a bit of mixing medium with the pigs or if it is the E/S u can use a tad bit of water on ur brush thats what i do sometimes if my shadow doesnt show up to well. But for the application ur doing great!!! But if in doubt look in the Tut section imsure u can find many useful info on application