I feel as if I'm more of a 1.5 student not exactly 2 but not exactly 1 either some stuff does really challenge me, specifically when it comes to realism-type exercises as it's not what I'm familiar with so I feel more akin to a level 1. Mainly because with more imaginative and cartoony/anime stuff I feel more like level 2. With that being said I do know that I will be doing the course at least 2 times going through it doing level one stuff and then again doing level 2 stuff for my second go around along with other courses.

This one hurt my brain a lot which I assume is a good thing?

My before and after the demo. I did switch brushes as well for the second one but overall feel it's better not amazing but a start

Pears without having seen demo