It’s really happening. I’m doing this.

What a rollercoaster of emotions, events, and changes this past year has been. From graduating college with a BS in Computer Science, through the frustration of job hunting in an over-saturated field, to the realization that being a software engineer maybe isn’t the right path for me, to making the bold decision to pursue art, to launching my website (again) where I can not only talk about my weekly challenges and successes, but where I can offer up my art for sale.

Throughout my life, people have said, “You should try selling your art.” Ironically, these same people would later say, “You’re selling art now? Good for you!” as if I were their experiment, as if becoming a professional artist wasn’t real, but just a hobby. But it’s not just a hobby for me. Unfortunately for me, I measure my success in nothing but monetary means, and that is how I plan on proving people wrong. I’ve set a deadline for myself. Within a specific time frame, I aim to make a certain amount solely from selling my art.

What if I succeed? I will be someone who has turned passion into profession, living the dream of never having to work a day in my life (thanks, Marc Anthony). And if I fail? I don’t dwell on that, but my CS background provides a safety net. I can always return to that field if needed.

We’re moving this upcoming week, which will take up some of my time, but I’m determined to draw, paint, and publish my art here. This is my journey, and I’m all in.