The structure of my pigment branches has gotten quite focused at this point: Each ring will be of a constant size and be identical in it’s joints. Each rod will also be of a constant thread (therefore interchangeable within the whole structure).
This standardization means that no one part of the branch will be given dominance. More importantly, it will help the pigment branches grow out of my process, rather than being predefined.
Now I need to focus on getting the pigment block looking right …