So I've done the level 1 assignment. I'm in the process of attempting the 2nd level as well but thought I'd post these here now. I felt the general shape of the boots was a fun challenge, but I was absolutely convinced it should've been a lvl 2 reference once I got to those laces lol. After watching the lvl 1 demo I feel I added too much detail in these but it was a good exercise nonetheless

I just bought the pack of 2mm mechanical pencils you linked and I am very surprised how much I like them. I also really liked that DK you had in the video and decided to draw him up as well

Here's my pre-demo attempts at the assignment. Simplifying the hair and trying to capture the subtle value changes in there was really throwing me through a loop. I'm looking forward to this course!