How do you get better?

[Anita Fixx]

Hi this is to all the artists here. How do you get better at painting in this style? Please give me some advice to improve. I know my work isn't as good as other stuff out there. So please give me some tips and your honest opinion. I really want to work as a professional artist and SELL my work someday (soon I hope). Please give me any advice you can. Thanks!
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[Anita Fixx]

Thanks for the helpful tips! Yeah,I'm using more photo references even if it's printed off google images..it's better then nothing! I just got a new oil paint set two days ago so I'm going to be painting alot more. I'm also working on a comic whic I'll be posting on my blog ASAP. So I'll be drawing every damn day! That better help!

Paul Butvila said:

What works for me is to use photo reference.Try using photos with more shadows it will make your painting appear more "real". I work in oils so I can't give you too much advise iunless you are using this medium.
The best way to get better...Paint lots !