You did fantastic job ! Very impressive ! Stay drawing and you will get better and better. Everyone inclusive me is still practicing and will never find the finish like on the race. And that's pawesome. Go on ! :D

You've come really far you can only improve from here.

My Father has these three words....

Repetition, Consistency & Perfection

What ever work, job or dreams in life one wants.... these words are the corner stone to succeeded in any field

As for your comparison artwork from last year to mid 2019 you have made.... you've got the shading technique down very well

Qapla'

The difference is amazing! Such a big difference in such a short period of time