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Good for you! Deciding to study at a academy is the step in the right direction. I studied at the Angel in Florence and let me tell you it was tough. When one leaves the Angel school that person has the foundation built on a rock. I unfortunately got as far as the still life's and because of a loved one passing I was forced to stop. I hope and plan to finish.
As for developing your skills do the Bargues. The information how to set up, procedure and finish are here. If you are really serious about your art then you will heed my advice. If it was me, I would be spending more time with the plates than with a brush. Leave the photos bee and train. If you really wish to play with quick portraits then train your self by using the Loomis book. If you wish to train to be a artist then get the The Human Figure by Vanderpoel, I think you have the Barge book, get a good book about understanding color and a anatomy book. This is all you need to get you started and a bunch of pencils. Even if you have all these, as we all know many do, it will not do you any good if you do not use them. Stop procrastinating and put in the time!
Only wish you the best
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