Definitely not. Using references is never cheating. Everyone hits art block at some point, and sometimes the only way to fix it is by seeing how other people draw! It is always good to experiment with other styles and to draw from reference simply because it helps us see from a different perspective.
It's good that you don't just take the art and say it's yours. If you did, it would be a problem. But since you are just doing it for practice, there is no problem with it! And it certainly doesn't make you cheap. You will find where you lie with your artwork sooner or later and drawing in your own way will come back to you. Sometimes we just need a little push.

Generally, when I have hit a block in my artwork, I look at all the artists who inspire me and just observe what they have done. Look at the way they do their lines, try to color in their style. And not because I want to copy them, but just to see if I can learn from it in any way. Sometimes I do and sometimes it's confusing or just doesn't work for me and I go back to my own ways!

Aww they all look so cute together! Princess family.

You did a great job on the repinking! She looks so happy.

Ohh she is way cute! Her little glitter hooves are just perfect. And the candy cane hair is way cool.

I am always bothered when people think that things need an age range. Nothing needs to be stamped with a certain age. I mean think about the fact that everyone here in this community, collects toys made for children. We all enjoy what we do and it makes us incredibly happy! And books are the same way. I see no problem in reading a book made for a younger age group. They can be just as well written and just as well thought out as any "adult book". I think people should always do what makes them happy and stop worrying about whether you are "too old" for something. You are never to old to make yourself smile.

Actually, young adult books are my favorite genre because they are so well written. I don't know what his problem is. I have a whole book club dedicated to reading books made for middle schoolers and high schoolers.

I love her rainbow hair! And the dream-catcher symbol is really lovely. c:

Oh my goodness I absolutely love these! And I have to say, I am incredibly picky about customs.
All the colors work well together and I am super impressed with the fact that they aren't just detailed, but that you clearly spend a lot of time on them!

Bravo!