Here are my two first assignments. Pretty happy about how they went :D. Zhat do you think? Should I simplify more?

I need to practice more, definitely. I observe that I have a heavy hand and it's not always obvious what the shape of my mushroom should be before I start drawing. Practicing visualisation and just practicing more before each session is what I aim for.

My submission for the portrait. Still had a bit of trouble with the mid-tones.

My angles are slightly off, but all things considered I feel like this went well. I'd be happy to hear thoughts from others.

My first attempt at drawing this pear proved to be quite challenging, I must admit. Drawing the contours was particularly time-consuming and I changed my mind a couple of times before deciding on each definitive line. Apparently it is also important to make intelligent artistic decisions about shadow shapes and ensure even that then shadows possess a specific angle to create a convincing 3D illusion. I'm eager to hear your thoughts, especially considering this is my first class that I ever took in drawing.