Help me become a Professional Artist

[Samszym]

master studies using a MOUSE on ps. yeah its hardcore alright !

Gah I remember before I got a tablet, mouse painting is such an awful experience D:
it might be better to just use the lasso and gradient tool for these studies, leave hand-painting out of the equation until you get a tool you can actually control.

It would be best to do these studies traditionally with paints if you're at all able to, that gives you much more control than a tablet or mouse and mixing colors yourself teaches you tons more than just picking them in photoshop.

Oh ya, have you checked if there are any life drawing sessions that go on in your area? it would be worth going if there are any, life drawing is a huge help.