Sketch the basic shape of the gold object
Add a strong light source direction
Block in the darkest shadows first
Leave bright highlights unshaded
Use warm yellows as the base color
Add deeper browns and oranges in shadow areas
Blend midtones smoothly between light and dark
Place sharp, reflective highlight edges
Add subtle color variation with pale yellow, gold, and amber
Increase contrast to make the gold look shiny
Refine edges and reflections
Add final bright accents and dark details