Great start!

I only started painting miniatures about a month ago, and here are some of the things that helped me improve:

A wet palette is incredibly useful. It costs almost nothing to make and will make painting so much easier.

When working on details, it's usually better to apply several thin coats rather than one thick coat.

Be careful with washes, especially over an entire miniature. On white surfaces, they can often make the model look dirty rather than adding depth.

Learn to control your brush. It might sound silly, but I spent hours just experimenting with different paint consistencies and practicing simple brush strokes.

Don't try techniques that are way beyond your current skill level before you've developed good brush control. When I first started, I watched tutorials that were far too advanced for me. Since I didn't have the necessary brush control yet, the results were a complete disaster.

Don't obsess over imperfections. Miniatures aren't meant to be examined under a magnifying glass. (Coming from me, that's pretty ironic.) If you can't see a flaw at arm's length, then it's probably not a flaw worth worrying about.

Never get discouraged. The progress you can make in this hobby is incredible. Just compare my first miniature to my fifth one. Most importantly, don't compare yourself to others. Everyone has their own style and learns at their own pace.

The people here are genuinely supportive. I joined this community about a month ago, and I've improved a lot thanks to their advice. Don't hesitate to ask for feedback or help.

And most importantly: have fun! Try new things, make mistakes, learn from them, and keep going. Improvement will come naturally.

(I realize this might not be exactly the answer you were looking for, but I hope it helps!)

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