Acrylic abomination

[Cachette]

Hi there
So I tried using acrylics and tried painting on a canvas, and so far, I love doing it, but what I've created seems so horrendously ugly to me, that I really need your help to make this seem like less of a waste of paint.

Any criticism is appreciated, I know the area around the arm needs a lot of work, but if you could tell me what exactly has to happen, I'm all ears.

Thanks in advance, anyway.

[wooden mango]

I think I need a concept sketch or more of a description of what you were going for before I can give a really good critique but my first pointer is that it could probably use alot more contrast. More really dark areas and more really bright areas.

[JeffX99]

You just need to work on basic drawing and anatomy more. Until you understand how to draw the forms you can't paint them.