Foto Anime What Do I Need To Practice And Learn To Become A Decent Anime Artist?

What do I need to practice and learn to become a decent anime artist? - foto anime

Is there really good books?
Video tutorials?
I'm trying to get to the point where he can make to the art
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa140/ladyyingyang/anime-2.jpg
or this
http://content.foto.mail.ru/mail/csen5/2/i-1283.jpg
Yes, I know that they have CG, and programs. I wonder what they need to practice and I need to learn close to this level.

Thank you in advance for the help, well, at least for the rescuers.