That's the clue right there, to get better you have to stop just messing around and take it seriously. Work as hard as you can, pick a concept or a project and stick with it until it's done, that's the only way to get better. Also if you are looking for resources eat3D and 3DMotive are great places, there is also a bunch…
Really practice hard. As well practice smart. Feng Zhu School on Youtube does a great before and after video of his students and the biggest thing he stresses are the fundamentals. So take some time (okay take a lot of time) AND really get into the fundamentals of w/e it is you want to be great at. Modeling Texturing…
this, is really good advice. Just to add a bit to what dustin was saying,Keep in mind if you want to learn about tools and/or art knowledge. if its tools check ,hard edges techniques/shader research/baking tips if its art knowledge, try doing breakdown that into different art categories e.g :…