At 11/19/14 01:30 PM, 123mine123 wrote: Been talking to every people that I can.
And, despite the usual topic of money or the future of getting a job, they tend to say if this is something I won't regret.
And, both sides is something I wouldn't regret.
I think, it's a matter of what I enjoy the most now..
I'm currently faced with a similar choice I will have to decide upon during the next few years. I have mainly two concerns with the idea of trying to make a living off of illustration:
The first is economical - "Will there be jobs available for me?" which is an extension of the question "Will I be good enough to make it?". The expression "starving artist" is common, and I really don't want to be incapable of sustaining myself financially.
The second worry I have is "Will a professional career drain the enjoyment out of illustration?". I've heard a few stories of people who went on to chase their creative hobbies only to find their once loved hobby turn into a chore. I suppose there are ways around this and many artists don't end up feeling like that at all - however the thought of having to work some job perceived as a constant struggle is a cause for concern in my opinion.
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My consensus as for now is that my alternative career path will have more secure jobs, and more jobs overall. I think illustration is something I can have as a hobby my entire life and that I'm better off chasing more realistic dreams.