re: ah sorry for not seeing your comment earlier!! ;; honestly it may have been buried the first time so thank you for bringing it to my attention
anyway i say go for it!! i'm actually pretty cool about people reffing my art hehe :3 like honestly?? i myself say that it's best to experiment and see what works for you and what doesn't. take someone else's idea and add a personal twist to it. you find yourself by taking bits and pieces from those around you and making them your own. that's my mantra art and for my life in general really
so yeah as long as you give credit it's fine!! other artists may not be so cool about it so obviously check with them first :0
and also!! reference anatomy and practice lots
and noonono you're not pathetic at all don't say that ;o; reaching out is never a bad thing and i'm always open to offering advice! uou and thank you for asking me, it means a lot ;; <3
good luck in your art friend!! never give up, i'm sure you'll get to where you want to be!!!