That's really cool! I used a lot of references to create my style... and then I've been told it's not good and I should change it. I used much less different references to create a new one, so it wouldn't end up looking like Frankenstein monster made of different pieces that don't quite fit together. XD
That’s so rude to say you should change your style and that it’s not good?? I personally adore your style, but I only know the one you currently draw in
I actually also had a different art style before as well, but I changed it because I realized I just wasn’t having a good time about what I was doing before
Here's a good example of my old style: https://www.deviantart.com/black-nocturne/art/Sirokko-Reference-682207879 It had some anatomy and proportions issues I couldn't fix. Almost nobody liked it except me, so it had to go.
I actually also had a different art style before as well, but I changed it because I realized I just wasn’t having a good time about what I was doing before