u/Intrepid-Ocelot-6653

Can anyone give me some advice on improving the shading, shadows, and contouring of skin? This artwork is a good example of where I’m struggling.
I’ve watched tons of YouTube tutorials and practiced a lot, but I still have a hard time creating believable contrast and form. Whenever I try to add more depth, it ends up looking muddy or dirty instead of making the skin look like it actually has volume and contour.
If anyone has tips, paint-overs, exercises, or resources that helped you improve skin rendering, I’d really appreciate it. And please be nice to me—I’m still learning! 😅