/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>3959193
If you check the tuts on studio Element of Power on bilibili, you will realized that Feng Wei is extremely systematic in his method of painting, and he teaches all his students to go through the same process. I suggest at least going through their website http://www.yscg.cn/ and take a look through all their materials, they have ALOT to offer for free.

Now to answer your question:
Let's say you're an average artist, it often takes you 2-3 years to be hireable, 5 years to start making really nice work with good consistency throughout all your work, and 10 years to master and transform your work. An example of a 5-year is Astri Lohne. Examples of 10 years + masters are Feng Wei, Ruan Jia, HGJ... you name it.

About references, he 100% rely on references if you look into his painting videos on bilibili, however they often look for some very specific elements that they want to borrow into their paintings, never they use over 60-70% to the point where you can recognize they use references. That's why they often create a moodboard instead of just copying from 1 reference.

Pic is from 1 of Element of Power studio student homework. As long as you can follow the workflow, you can definitely channel Feng Wei into your work. But i highly suggest you to start working hard.

good luck anon