Helloo Solus, I feel like you gave yourself the critique you need. You always want be thinking about your values. I suggest Having in mind the hierarchy of the priorities. Something like: Values -> Shapes and proportions -> Form -> Colors -> Edges/textures and details Everytime you go into a study go through these in that order, once you get something solid, go check again in that same order, keep doing that and you'll get better results.
Thank you! I will make sure if I forget to revisit this comment.

