I have the post demo pear paired with the pre demo pear. Shading, closer to accurate. Shape, I think worse. Still, I must remind myself this is the beginning.

I was so focused on the pear itself, I didn't notice how bad the stem was at first. I am posting it without correction because it still is that reminder to me that this is the beginning. I have to work on my tunnel vision if I want to improve my proportions overall.