i would paint by feel, not the label. Thick builds texture and bold strokes while fluid gives clean edges and gradients, so test small tubes with quick studies, avoid too much water, and use a lean palette with plenty of white to focus on value and edges.
I get good results by reversing the usual idea. Instead of blasting air up, have the pad pull down so the that model does the drawing and the pad helps clear the hot air pocket under it. Some pads work fine flipped so the intake faces down and the fan speed still adjusts. On machines with rear or hinge exhaust this avoids folding hot air back through the bottom filters.
Angles matter more than people think. A shallow tilt keeps more of the bottom parallel to the airflow so the pressure is even and the palm rest stays comfortable. If LEDs are stuck on, a tiny square of dark tape over the light pipe keeps the glow out of your eyes without opening anything. Try a ten minute repeatable game scene and compare temps with the fan off, low, and mid to see where the quiet sweet spot sits.
