images labelled "attempt 1" were before watching the demonstartions. "Attempt 2" means after watching them.

I definitely had a bit of difficulty with tonal studies, they look inconsistent and air-brushed. I'll have to go through Zapata's course. Any advice or things I should work on?

Ended up doing this assignment twice as I noticed some errors and didn't feel too happy with the results. I tried to be careful, but this is such a complicated area I feel I've probably made some mistakes.

I'm a bit worried that my work is lacking in depth and looks a little 2D. Any advice for that?

first time requesting a critique on here and a touch nervous. I feel like my gesture isn't the strongest and my lines need work.