/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>4951807
just let it consume you

>Want to work in the US in entertainment art because it's the most stable job you can get as an artist
>have no real way of getting into the US without a work visa, no way I can get a citizenship
>only real chance of getting a visa is going back to college for 4 years, or working for 12 fucking years

I have Sheridan College near me, but I'm not interested in animation. Their illustration program seems okay, I'm really torn whether to go or not.

I've been "drawing" every day of my life.. I've improved but I've never "gotten good".

I realize my ability to copy and go from paper to reference and paper to reference is difficult.

What are your best studying tips especially in this aspect outside of "grinding". Yes, grind, but how specifically?