if it means anything I think that what you're doing rn is more than ok. I personally really like the pictures you share! And no I'm not just saying that to make you feel better I really mean what I say.
It's not a style I will pursue personally for the sole reason that I simply don't have the patience for it, but I really appreciate you & other people working for hours on 1 picture. It's always a pleasure looking at a picture & seeing the passion of the photographer reflect in the end result. :)
Thank you so much !<3