Undiscovered Musician

Alright, firstly, I love this. I was going to make some sort of joke about one way of being closer to your idol is to visit where it all began referring to the mother's vagina, but then I read that description.



While it's nice to want to improve, don't compare yourself to other artists and, definitely, don't refer to them as the "best artists". For one, "best" is suggestive. While some people might light an artist's style, others might not so therefore there never truly is a "best". And for two, take it from me, comparing yourself to other artists might seem like you know where you want to be heading in your skill, but chances are that artist is also trying to improve his- or herself or is wanting to expand their avenues and try new things (i.e. Braeburned has started doing more furry-related art rather than pony art). Trying to follow that can lead you on an endless trip that will more likely than not end you in a place far different than you had expected and don't quite like or others won't like so you'll go back to the beginning and try it all again.



Not to make this any longer, don't belittle yourself by comparing yourself to other artists and referring to them as better artists. They're only "better" because they've been doing what they're doing longer or have put a lot into what they do. And, since you said you intend on improving, you will soon achieve that level of mastery while bringing your own unique style to the table which is far better than following in the shadow of others.