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I am not sure where this post fits, so I am putting it here.I am getting really frustrated with my art and feel like I am going nowhere. I know there is talent in me, but I don't know how to make it grow. I cannot really afford art classes right now. But can you get better at art WITHOUT the use of classes?What I have been doing lately is looking at the artwork of others for reference, or from real life photos. Sometimes I'll draw what someone else has drawn (but not pass it on as my own) to see HOW to draw a particular pose or article of clothing, then apply it to my own works. I am wondering if this makes me a cheap and crappy artist? I just don't know how else to learn. I have seen lots of poses here that I haven't been able to draw myself until I copied and learned.I am just confused and frustrated over this. When I draw freehanded is when I enjoy myself. But I feel like I am limited and need to copy and learn.How did all you artists get your practice?
But can you get better at art WITHOUT the use of classes?
What I have been doing lately is looking at the artwork of others for reference, or from real life photos. Sometimes I'll draw what someone else has drawn (but not pass it on as my own) to see HOW to draw a particular pose or article of clothing, then apply it to my own works.I am wondering if this makes me a cheap and crappy artist? I just don't know how else to learn. I have seen lots of poses here that I haven't been able to draw myself until I copied and learned.