My art brings in no money. But it gives me something to look forward to each week. Every face is just a personal challenge to draw by hand. There is no competition with anyone except my paint brush (画笔), blank canvas (画布) and my hand’s dexterity (画功). And it costs almost nothing to maintain this hobby for mental enrichment.
An artist/creator’s life is very tough. Nobody has been known to becoming rich going down this career path. Now AI makes it worse by stealing all their jobs! So, I’ve never consider turning professional. It sounds better to remain as a freelance hobbyist than be known as a struggling artist!
My art don’t sell. So I need to keep my day-job.
I just keep working and drawing to keep my mind alert and my hands nimble. I believe if I keep doing, I’ll keep improving.
When I come home from work, I am often deflated and flat after dealing with difficult people at office. When I draw and paint, I come away feeling inflated and alive! I think doing something you love or of great interest is a good way to re-fuel for one’s mental health in today’s stressful world.
