/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

Total beginner here (yes, I've read the sticky), wanted a few pointers since I've basically never drawn outside of doodling during class as a kid.
I know I need to start out focusing on fundamentals like basic line work, but once I get the hang of that I either want to do just basic anime style stuff or I want to work my way up to fantasy/Lovecraftian eldritch horror style art like pic related.
That being said, I have no fucking clue how I would even begin to work towards getting to this level. Also, right now I just have paper and a mechanical pencil to work with, so I'm assuming I'll need to at least get better pencils or something down the line, but if I start getting good enough and am enjoying drawing I might consider investing in a drawing tablet.