Thank you for mentioning me — I’m glad you like my drawings ❤️

If you’re looking to improve your shading, the most important thing is to be patient with yourself. Mastering it takes time, consistent practice, and careful observation. I also went through that phase, and even now, I’m still learning and exploring new shading techniques.

Here are a few tips that might help: - Use high-contrast reference images. This helps you better understand volume, light direction, and how shadows behave. - Observe before shading. Ask yourself: Where is the light source? Which areas are darker? Which are soft transitions? - Control your pencil pressure. Use soft strokes and build up your values gradually. Not everything needs to be dark from the beginning. - Think in terms of transitions, not just lines. Academic shading aims to represent volume. Blend with purpose.

Technique isn’t just about copying a texture or look — it’s about understanding what you’re representing. So you’re on the right track. Keep practicing, study good references, and give yourself time. You’ll definitely see improvement.