Greetings everyone...I guess I am very late in introducing myself to all the lovely people on this forum.This is Chetan from India.I am a software Engineer trying to make my way into the art world...Over the time I have realised that my true passion lies in the art... specifically in painting.I love painting in oils and really like to paint portraits as they demand the uttermost perfection of drawing,color and values (hence it is easy for me to find out where I went wrong ).I paint in whatever free time I get from my job,but I am thinking to be a full time artist and already am cursing myself for wasting so many years not doing paintings,I still curse myself each day because I feel that I am wasting my hours in the work which I am less passionate about,instead of which I could have made those hours valuable by drawing and painting....Hence I am thinking about resigning from my job and follow my passion.I really want to learn and paint all my life,so if anyone requires any kind of
assistant or want someone for a job which involves drawing/painting please let me know,I am up for it.thank you so much for reading this,have a nice day ahead
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Thanks for the nice intro.
When you become an artist the thing you will miss most is a regular pay packet.
Denis
No. Retired Archaeologist and casual painter.
Denis
I'm old. Giving advice comes easy to me. My advice is free and maybe worth it. If you are serious about changing careers... Try private consulting in your expertise. Work part time. Do a small (fast) painting for your client as a thank you (for hiring you). Tell your client you would love to paint a portrait of him/her/family but you can't afford the time (lost income) unless he is willing to pay. Paint as much as you can in the meantime. Follow the advice from Mark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEFjULmwtMY "How to make a living as an artist". Being a private engineering consultant and making a living as an artist have two important things in common. They both have the potential to be more lucrative (financially rewarding) and with both; you wake up every morning unemployed. That was a very nice introduction, @rautchetanand I wish you the good luck that is deserved and earned by YOUR hard work and diligence in developing your talent and skills.
Hi @rauchetan. Like BOB73, I too am old - I am transitioning into retirement (with a 3-day workweek). I highly recommend using a transition period. My concern with your idea is that when going ‘cold-turkey’, your love on art, which has been on your terms, may cool as it becomes ‘work’, a ‘job’, …and with this maybe leaving some of your joy and passion behind.