[Soul-Blade]

Heh, your first mistake was posting on these forums about it. The best way you'll improve is through experience. People will have things to say, but everyone is flawed in their own way. I think the best way to improve is to do it yourself. Screw using tutorials - use those only if you're having trouble with a specific program or something. When it comes to technique, you will learn everything those tutorials have to offer on your own and with time, and if you discover it yourself you'll be much better then what the tutorial has to offer. Of course, thats my opinion...I'm sure lots of people disagree with me. But the fact is, everyone has their own unique style. Using tutorials will hinder that, I say.