As a student I thought there was a formula of some kind that I would get hold of somewhere, and thereby become and artist. There is a formula, but it has not been in books. It is really plain old courage, standing on one's own feet, and forever seeking enlightenment; courage to develop your way, but learning from the other fellow; experimentation with your own ideas, observing for yourself, a rigid discipline of doing over that which you can improve. Andrew Loomis
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Picasso was influenced by the artworks of the great masters, but he also went his own way. The true artist doesn’t simply copy, but sets out on their own path, and that path isn’t always the one they began with. The world has in store for you places you’ve never seen before; new ideas to explore, and experiences you’ve never had before. If you want to be an artist, then learn to take risks and make mistakes. The world is waiting for your creative genius!

Source: Figure Drawing For All Its Worth

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