Well, you will find wonderful advice on this forum.
For example, you could try to paint self-portraits. You probably are the only person who wil accept to sit for many hours while you're painting!!
Other threads talk about finding models, or practicing with what you have.
I visited your website. The monochrome life sketch is very good.
Ilaria found the right words. I also find your work promising.
Bonne continuation
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