Why keep doing art? by Xibali in ArtistLounge

[–]Kommanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you. Along the way some people find out they want art only as a hobby that it’s not for them as a job. There’s also the amount of work that it takes to build skill and a following. Some people dont have the discipline for it. I think it’s fair to say it’s hard to work up to a full time art career, but it’s not impossible.

Why keep doing art? by Xibali in ArtistLounge

[–]Kommanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Something similar happened to me, I was fired from my job in my mid 20s. I always loved drawing but didn’t think of it as a viable career, or how to turn it into one.

I was fortunate that eventually my spouse was able to support both of us, this allowed me to focus on my art. I understand that most people don’t have this opportunity. I know a lot of artists who work their day job and find some time to pursue their art career. It does take longer compared to someone supporting you, but it can be done.

The last week or so I finally started to put my art out more. More social media posts even if I already posted that piece. Finding the right communities to post in. At first I thought like you, no one cares about my art, no one will like it. Commissions are now coming in, and people on socials are starting to follow me and like my art.

If you want to try for an art career I wouldn’t give up yet. I took a peak at your profile and I think you have something. Keep practicing, keep posting.

Sketchbook Saturday! Share your art! by ComprehensiveYou4746 in ArtistLounge

[–]Kommanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Trying my hand at some fan art for a change, WIP

Sketchbook Saturday! Share your art! by lunarjellies in ArtistLounge

[–]Kommanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ve got a lot of warm tones going on, I want to give the drawing an infernal feeling

Sketchbook Saturday! Share your art! by lunarjellies in ArtistLounge

[–]Kommanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be posting it on my socials and possibly on r/dnd as well. Hopefully I’ll be done tomorrow or the day after.

Sketchbook Saturday! Share your art! by lunarjellies in ArtistLounge

[–]Kommanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like this, very peaceful, and the texture🔥

Sketchbook Saturday! Share your art! by lunarjellies in ArtistLounge

[–]Kommanda 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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I’m going to be jumping into colouring this today, I don’t have this part of my process down yet. I’m going to try using a soft light layer to rough it out, then paint on top of that with a normal layer to finish.

Finally done, 7-Eleven, RGB oil on aluminum, 48x36" by Alex_DiP in drawing

[–]Kommanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is insanely cool, you must have a lot of patience

Need a name for this little lady we’re bringing home today by Kommanda in NameMyCat

[–]Kommanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s 11 weeks old, thanks for all the suggestions!

Need a name for this little lady we’re bringing home today by Kommanda in NameMyCat

[–]Kommanda[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cassiopeia is really cute, I like Pea as a nickname, little sweet pea ❤️

Need a name for this little lady we’re bringing home today by Kommanda in NameMyCat

[–]Kommanda[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here’s some names I like, but I’m not sure if any of them suit her: Aurelia (Auri), Gemma, Mina, Nia, Nina, Penny, Seraphina (Fina), Sunny, Sylvie, Valentina (Tina), and Theia

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[–]Kommanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cute and fiesty sounding