/ic/ - Artwork/Critique

>>4679185
Almost nothing from patreon atm (I have like 8 patrons and only ask for a minimum of 2 bucks since I care less about the money and more about the shown support)
with commissions, a few hundred a month depending on how fast I feel like working. I pace myself with them so that I don't feel burnt out constantly drawing what others want me to draw
>>4679195
I tried and quit many years ago, the art you see there on the last page is what my art looked like when I was first trying to start out in high school. I'd try drawing anime eyes and watch fucking mark crilley videos, and copy works traditionally extremely poorly, I basically made no progress then and only learned to use a tablet eventually. I gave up and thought that I'm just not meant to become a better artist. So I got older and my thinking process matured and I returned to drawing, where I now have a better eye for quality and far better discipline. I haven't even masturbated in weeks because I'd much rather draw and consume series that inspire me such as Queen's Blade
Also that progress is not insane, I think it's average and many people could do better if they put their heart into it. Drawing is my passion right now and the only thing that gets me down about it is my lack of skill. I'd love to make doujin esque works one day in the future and just live that life even if it means being poor. As long as I can live and create