There's no retirement for an artist, it's your way of living so there's no end to it. Options

[*Azarel*]

Do you see (realistically) yourself going anywhere in the future with whatever digital medium you work with? What I'm meaning to ask is, is it just a hobby or do you expect to make bank off of it? If you think you can make a living off of it, what makes you think you're capable of doing so, when there are so many other capable designers and such out there? Obviously, if you're already living the dream (so to speak), I don't expect you to answer these, haha (directed to some of our very own members; props).

Me, I'm definitely not creative or knowledgeable enough in any digital field to make a living off of it. I've tried a little of everything, and it all interests me--I'm just not exceptionally good at any one field (or any field, for that matter).

[*mzkandi*]

Before I started going to school my designs were subpar at best, imo. I wasn't very confident in them at all and even questioned whether I had the talent to pursue a design related career. Since entering school and going through the fundmental courses things are just....wow. I see designing in a whole new light, it's more than simply designing something in the computer. There is a process and how you've arrived to the final solution is just as important as the actual design. So, what makes me capable of doing this for a living? Well, the field is very competitve and all but I have the passion and the drive to succeed in this. And from the various portfolio reviews I have gone to already experience designers say the talent is there too. In this field alot of capable designers graduate with degrees every year, I do mean ALOT. However, the burn out rate for one staying in this field is an average of 2-3 years. What is the reason for this? Well, that is another thing entirely. Basically just as many people leave it as enter into it. Also, in this field it's more about your portfolio than the degree. Needless to say, I plan on having a bangin' portfolio.