I didn't know where else to put this....

[emericaxskater]

So yeah, to start off, I didn't know where to put this thread so if there is another forum that would be more suiting, please point me to it.

Well I have always been interested in art, but never really got around to getting into it. I don't have enough money for proper art lessons, and I have heard the ones in my school are no good.

So where would I go from here? What would I do next to develop my skill and start to learn my style?

[Flake]

Get Betty Edwards "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" from your library or school. Do the exercises, ignore the "science".

Draw lots.

Forget about "style" entirely.

http://acid.noobgrinder.com/Loomis/
Now download and read all of those. (ta to Acid for continued hosting after many moons)..
Start with "Fun with a Pencil".

If you can find a lifedrawing class, go to that, if not, don't stress it, just draw anything else.

Now browse around the forums.
Tutorial section is here..
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=42
Colour theory discussion
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=112049
Basics FAQ
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26636

Practice, rinse, repeat until awesome.

[tensai]

I have heard the ones in my school are no good.

go and find out for yourself? a class doesn't have to be tailor made for you. take out of it what is useful, ignore the rest.

other than that i always thought 'keys to drawing' by dodson is the best beginner drawing book.