How do I figure out exactly what I need to study, and what questions to ask myself?

[darktiste]

I would be writting a long ass post but it would help if we would know what you would like to learn... it a strange task to ask other what you should be doing yourself.To make it simple everything that is consider a fundamental of art.What is more complex is how do you train yourself to understand how to correctly apply theory into practice.

I personnaly would avoid doing color or composition study or master study if you don't know what you are trying to learn from them.Because they focus on copying certain fundamental­.It is best you learn first to recognize what is a fundamental and that you look at how other artist study those fundamental.

I believe that it is essential to learn perspective and form and construction as basis for all the other fundamental.If you do not have mastered the cube in perspective you are a slave to the reference.

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If you get any question don't hesitate.