There are many reasons as to why this can be a good thing to do. It helps the artist improve in the various areas of art. But, it can also have severe consequences. Think about this for a moment. Art is about originality and creativity, and when you mimic someone's idea it can either lead to a great, new idea or disaster.
In the beginning stages of learning different techniques and styles of art, it is important to be able to look at someone else's creation and learn from it. Test their observed techniques in your own art and find what works best for you. Never stop experimenting. But when does this mimicking get out of hand? If you never find the opportunity to find what is right for you and spend your time trying to be someone else, the set plan to imitate the art you admire begins to collapse in on itself. Everything you thought was going to work for you begins to crumble. It's almost comparable to being caught in the act of plagiarism.
Even after discovering what works for them, artists will always compare themselves to other artists. This is good, but only in small doses. Too much comparison, I feel, leads to the artist believing that their work is inferior and not worth the time they put into it. In turn, the artist begins over working their pieces, which will only lead to more disappointment.
So, is it important to learn from other artists? Definitely. But not letting it get to your head is also key in being happy with your creations. Sit back and love the art you produce, and never doubt your talents.
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