do you think it's reasonable to achieve some level of skill just by self-studying with those videos?
Not the person you replied to: But yes. Definitely yes. I've seen adults, in the course of a couple years, go from a complete beginner to selling works that are interesting and fairly original in style. It took work and practice, of course, and most folks are fairly happy well before that. (this was in facebook groups).
Look at it this way: If you set off to do woodworking and followed tutorials, do you think you would develop woodworking skills enough to work with them? The answer is probably yes. Art is the same way.
Very helpful and encouraging point, thanks for sharing that. My interest is just improving, even if it's little by little, so I'm not too daunted by the process taking a long time if I go at it slowly. Definitely gonna give it a try
Not the person you replied to: But yes. Definitely yes. I've seen adults, in the course of a couple years, go from a complete beginner to selling works that are interesting and fairly original in style. It took work and practice, of course, and most folks are fairly happy well before that. (this was in facebook groups).
Look at it this way: If you set off to do woodworking and followed tutorials, do you think you would develop woodworking skills enough to work with them? The answer is probably yes. Art is the same way.