I would say no it's not cheating as long as you are not actually tracing the thing you are drawing. People learn how to do things in deferent ways and that happens to be yours. Congrats on placing 3rd. I myself was accepted into art school, just didn't have the cash to do it, wish I had went. I was told I draw Garfield better than Jim Davis. Keep up the good work and keep practicing your skill.
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Thank you so much! You are truly amazing with everything, and just in general. Keep doing and being amazing buddy. RULER__WINK