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I am an official art school drop out. And I can’t go back and get my degree because the school I went to went out of business, but not before I managed to complete one out of two required years. Oh but that year was grueling. So many sleepless nights and that was the year I gave up coffee. Really. THAT was the year. I think I still have the mark from when my forehead slammed on my keyboard when I fell asleep in class. My schedule was crazy back then. Full time school, part time work, rehearsing for a show, AND in a relationship. It’s no wonder that halfway through that year I got SO SICK that my voice disappeared. I remember laying on the couch feeling so miserable and tired that I thought to myself…if I died right now at least I’d get some sleep.
Anyway, I have always loved digital art. My dad had an old Amiga computer and I made my very first campaign posters in 5th grade on it when I ran for Chief of Safeties (I lost). I can’t even remember the name of the program, but it was so fun making those signs. That dream collapsed after that first year in college, but like drawing, I’m slowly finding my way back to all the things I used to love. And I finally decided to put that half year of art school to good use and try to get some of that investment back by creating some printable quotes on Etsy! I only have 6 pieces up, but I’ll continue to add more. Gotta put the random thoughts and colors swirling around in my head somewhere, right?
Right. You sound little bit like me. I use to love to draw, I would doodle all the time. when I was not excepted in designer school, I stopped. You make me wanna start drawing again
Yessss, please do!!! But do it on your own terms!
Yes ma’am. I remember those college days. I was a mom during my college years. So, I’m sure you can imagine. I really love the pen and ink doodles.
Thank you!
Oh my gosh! I can’t believe the school closed. Something similar happened to MIL, she actually completed all but one last semester of a degree for them to say the program was no longer accredited. I’m glad you’re back on Etsy, I can’t wait to check your work out!
It was so annoying!! Not that I was gonna ever go back there, but if I tell people I went there…will they believe me??? LOL
Oh wow. That sounds like it was rough. Good luck with Esty!!
Thanks Melinda!
Very cute quotes. Hope this venture works out for you.
It’s been doing okay. I need to paint more! I haven’t painted anything new since my 2nd daughter was born!
Awh i hope everything works out and that you can pursue all of your dreams! ❤️
Thanks Katie! I hope so too!!