I actually got the idea from the comment section of a previous video, and while I will not take credit for inventing this technique, I felt compelled to experiment and report on what I found. And this method, which I am dubbing “Splash-Dash” ("splash" on wash, and "dash" contrast/speed paints afterwards) may be a game changer for me. I am for sure going to be using this instead of zenithal highlighting or slap chopping in the future!