Do you ever feel like you gave up something to pursue art?
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I love poetry, yet loved Sketching and doodling..
Done a lot of TMNT fan art and Pokémon Fan art, Wrote Poetry every now and then. Written over 50 poems.
Many people whom I recited poetry, told me I should publish a book, work for hallmark, or even go into the Greeting card business.
However in 2017
I doodles Crystal Frost. Started to write mini random stories, planed to pitch her story to Hasbro, until one person advised me to create my own world.
So upon their helpful advice, started to write mores stories, now it grew to a 24 planed out novel series, I find myself illustrating characters, creating new species, and writing each chapter as I view it play in my head.
You can see much of my Novel Character Designs here...
Have Two Partners on this Major Project.
Alex Blue Bird Professional Illustrator
Lion Cub Creations Professional Plush Designer.
Here is a Crumb sample of the written works... You can see on the end two characters I designed and Alex Blue Birds Personal Touch.
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One Sample from my Written novel series.Here is the First Sample in My Written Novel Series .
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The Cryptic Grim Shadow (Once a Unidale ) is now a vile evil entity. With a sinister plan in store for the Creatures who refused to join him.
He is the creature from the very beginning. Who made a trade with the Glimron. His Horn in Exchange dark magical powers, to inflict terror and hell on everyone rejected to follow him.
He had traveled from communities towns, and even tribes, Masked his appearance, into a variety of different forms. Preying on the naïve and Trusting Qualities of the locals.
The locals feeling sorry for the creature, would embrace him into their community, town, tribes.
Yet with his presents, the locals would fall victim to his dark magic.
causing the locals to distrust each other, fight among each other, commit crimes and immoral acts.
He would in the dead of night as the locals would fight one another, leave behind des
Yes My Lawyer is Processing Having My Trademark Logo Registered here in Canada.. planing to upgrade the character getting right of the generic curves sporting a more Furry look.. in other Words this will be a future franchise right here in Canada.
Two very Important People Kay Shankz and TataBanchou helped me see what I was doing wrong and What I should have done all along.
Two of the Finest and Best people Ever.I like to take this moment to Speak about Two Very important People whom went way over and Beyond To give me their upfront Honest Opinion.
One Whom I Thanked, and the other who I Insulted, Ridiculed and was So Quick to Judge without even thinking about what she was trying to say.
On the MLP Form I asked for advice..
https://mlpforums.com/topic/182688-hasbro-mlp-fim-tv-series-clones-or-something-that-totally-stand-out/?tab=comments#comment-5536111
The Member on the form '' Kay Sharks '' have given me her Upfront Truthful Honest Opinion. And what did I do ? Lash out like a moron., acting like a childish brat.
When I reread her post and my response. She was Right
I was being an Idiot... Posting such stupid childish questions. Her advice was in fact common sense, stop being a moron. And end posting ''Does my Designs look different than someone else's designs. " Like she explains it makes you look dumb. And will cause people to avoid what you have to offer, even if i
In Honor of the Two whom helped me on this path. I Ditched the curve to a fury style and Anime the eyes
Good Buy Generic Curves, Hello Furry Art StyleIn Honor of Kay Shanks whom advised me to Quit my Stupid Egotistic Attitude. And Being so Dam Stupid and Arrogant. Who pointed out where I'm going Wrong.
And TataBanchou whom Showed me the Light Of what I should have been doing All along.
I'm Making an Official Announcement .
All the Clyonies, Unidales, Clyasus, Clyuniasus you see in my Dieviant-Art page. will be ditching bulk of their curvy looks and will be sporting a More Furry Stylish Look..
Just like you See here of Feather Paints...
As I complete each one I will be uploading them here for all of you to see. The eyes will get make over some already have that completed, however its just the curve going replaced with a fur style instead.
Don't thank Me for the sudden Style Change. Its the Two above that deserves the Credit, they are the one who motivated me to go beyond and Get far more creative
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Laurie Ann Garland
There is a lot of renovations to do and Stories to Write. However when the first Novel and Coloring Book is Ready for Publishing, I plan to dedicate the first issue to the Two People Whom Helped me see the light ''What I was Doing Wrong and What I should have done all along."'
The only Regret I have is how Awful I was to Kay Shankz She really helped me out, she saw that I had a problem, and like a good friend gave her Spitfire Honest Advice, instead of being an Egotistic snob, I should have Thank Her. And take her advice seriously.
I can not undo the damage I done, however I can learn from this lesson, never to be an Arrogant Egotistic Prick ever again.
Success is great,
''however not when it turns you into An Arrogant Egotist Snob who turns on people, who truly have your best interest at heart. "l
Thank You for you Topic, it was really insightful.
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Laurie Ann Garland
Very early on, I was doing art and music(guitar) concurrently but ultimately gave up music in order to focus solely on art. Plus, having played in various bands, I was getting weary of having to rely on flakey musicians and figured its easier to rely on one asshole than to rely one a bunch of assholes 
No regrets but, like 5 years ago I got the serious urge to start taking guitar up again..playing, practicing, etc but the urge passed so that's that.
No regrets but, like 5 years ago I got the serious urge to start taking guitar up again..playing, practicing, etc but the urge passed so that's that.
Not so much.
But I think it has to be, because of logistic - day has only 24 hours and practice needs time...
Quote: "Every creative work requires a biographical sacrifice."
(some wellknown german writer, can´t remember name but the quote, and agree with)
But I think it has to be, because of logistic - day has only 24 hours and practice needs time...
Quote: "Every creative work requires a biographical sacrifice."
(some wellknown german writer, can´t remember name but the quote, and agree with)
No, as art is just a hobby for me. Nothing more, and nothing I'd need to give up something in order to do- for me anyway.
For me it's quite the opposite - I feel like I constantly have to give up art to make my life work.
I know that art is always something that can be practised in your spare time, but for me I practically grew up with a pencil in my hand.
Art has just never been the rational choice to pursue career wise (even though I did contemplate applying for animation classes). I tried to make it work as an architecht, but that was just never quite the same as getting to design those characters, that I so love drawing.
I've chosen to pursue a completely different path career-wise, but it seems to me that every step i take further into that career, the less time and energy I have for art.
I do think that I'll never lose my interest in art completely, and the option to pick up the pen will (hopefully) always be there, so to answer your question; some part of me wish I could give up everything and just pursue art (which I do in fact have the choice to do), but for me it's simply not the rational choice
I know that art is always something that can be practised in your spare time, but for me I practically grew up with a pencil in my hand.
Art has just never been the rational choice to pursue career wise (even though I did contemplate applying for animation classes). I tried to make it work as an architecht, but that was just never quite the same as getting to design those characters, that I so love drawing.
I've chosen to pursue a completely different path career-wise, but it seems to me that every step i take further into that career, the less time and energy I have for art.
I do think that I'll never lose my interest in art completely, and the option to pick up the pen will (hopefully) always be there, so to answer your question; some part of me wish I could give up everything and just pursue art (which I do in fact have the choice to do), but for me it's simply not the rational choice
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I'm really wondering is choosing art was the right choice. I love it, and I love what I do, but it feels like no one else loves what I do. I'm always told to do craft fairs and art markets, since I could easily sell stuff there. But if I can't even get more than 3 people to like what I'm selling, how can I get more people to like it and actually buy it? I know my stuff is expensive, but that's because I'm charging myself a proper price. (Also, you try weaving on a tabletop loom. That thing makes weaving sooooooooo much slower)
I was really good at math and science in high school, specifically biology and physics. I'm wondering if I should have gone into those fields instead of art, and left art as my hobby. I'm not sure WHAT I could have done with math and science that wasn't oil field related, but I feel like I wouldn't be in the spot that I am in right now.
I think it's the not knowing aspect that makes you reflect and regret (or not regret) things in life. If I know where I will be in 5 years, maybe I won't feel bad about choosing art over science. Or maybe I still will. I wish I could know
I hope you pick up the violin again though! It's the one of the instruments I want to learn as well! It's such a beautiful thing to hear~
I was really good at math and science in high school, specifically biology and physics. I'm wondering if I should have gone into those fields instead of art, and left art as my hobby. I'm not sure WHAT I could have done with math and science that wasn't oil field related, but I feel like I wouldn't be in the spot that I am in right now.
I think it's the not knowing aspect that makes you reflect and regret (or not regret) things in life. If I know where I will be in 5 years, maybe I won't feel bad about choosing art over science. Or maybe I still will. I wish I could know
I hope you pick up the violin again though! It's the one of the instruments I want to learn as well! It's such a beautiful thing to hear~
Thank you. I feel you about the "not knowing" part. The "what if" thoughts sometimes drive me crazy. Once you pick a path, it's like you've made your bed. No way to go back in time and know what would have happened if you had made a left turn in the road instead of a right turn. If only haha
I feel like I'm satisfied professionally in where I've ended up, but I kind of wish I had paid more attention to the other things I loved other than art along the way. I hope more people end up noticing you and your skill in the long run. I know artists don't do what they do for acknowledgement by others as a sort of validation, but when it's your main source of income, that's all you can rely on sometimes. Also, it just feels nice to have people like the things you produce even if it's not for them. :,>
I feel like I'm satisfied professionally in where I've ended up, but I kind of wish I had paid more attention to the other things I loved other than art along the way. I hope more people end up noticing you and your skill in the long run. I know artists don't do what they do for acknowledgement by others as a sort of validation, but when it's your main source of income, that's all you can rely on sometimes. Also, it just feels nice to have people like the things you produce even if it's not for them. :,>
I know there's not point in wallowing in the past but....what if....I had did the thing? I mean, it may not be too late to make those choices later in life, if it's something like learning a new skill or getting a degree. But half of my regrets I definitely can't go back on :') But I think that's everyone in life lol
That's wonderful to hear, about the spot you're in. Maybe it's not too late to try something you passed over on your way to where you are now?
And thank you! If art was just a hobby, validation isn't a big deal. It sucks when people don't notice, but as a hobby, it's not that worrisome. But when you need people to look and spread word of your stuff? Yeah...it stings a little. One can only promote themselves so far, after all.
That's wonderful to hear, about the spot you're in. Maybe it's not too late to try something you passed over on your way to where you are now?
And thank you! If art was just a hobby, validation isn't a big deal. It sucks when people don't notice, but as a hobby, it's not that worrisome. But when you need people to look and spread word of your stuff? Yeah...it stings a little. One can only promote themselves so far, after all.
Well...I've been drawing all my life and it's what I'm best at...I don't really have any other outstanding skill sets besides writing. However, I still do writing on the side as a hobby. I've been working on the same book for over 10+ years now lol someday it will be finished lol. I also have a webcomic (I'm still learning, but I'm at least happy I'm doing it).
I also can sing pretty well. If I had taken classes and really persued singing, I may have become a musician, but...it's nothing I lement over. If I had gone into singing I would most likely be constantly travelling around and doing concerts in whatever venues I could find, and I wouldn't have as much time for art...which is what I feel is my true passion. (This is all assuming I even made it into the music industry lol, that's a super hard business to get into...but then again so is art.)
I do admire people who have several different jobs for a living. I often wonder how they manage to have time for it all. For me personally, it's difficult to focus on more than one or two things at a time...I've never been the best at multi-tasking. Maybe someday I can be one of those people who does it all...I sure would be proud of myself XD but...realistically I'm satisfied with the way things are right now.
I also can sing pretty well. If I had taken classes and really persued singing, I may have become a musician, but...it's nothing I lement over. If I had gone into singing I would most likely be constantly travelling around and doing concerts in whatever venues I could find, and I wouldn't have as much time for art...which is what I feel is my true passion. (This is all assuming I even made it into the music industry lol, that's a super hard business to get into...but then again so is art.)
I do admire people who have several different jobs for a living. I often wonder how they manage to have time for it all. For me personally, it's difficult to focus on more than one or two things at a time...I've never been the best at multi-tasking. Maybe someday I can be one of those people who does it all...I sure would be proud of myself XD but...realistically I'm satisfied with the way things are right now.
Same. It's taken me awhile to juggle my fulltime job along with my freelance illustration stuff---a little over 3 years out and I'm just starting to get into the groove of it xD;; They're both in the same spheres (art & design) but very different imo
It's hard for me to zoom in on what I'd like to focus on elevating myself in the workplace and then turning around and listing my goals for a business / set of skills I am managing on my own.
Now that I'm getting the groove of it I want to add more activities to my plate, lord help me
It's hard for me to zoom in on what I'd like to focus on elevating myself in the workplace and then turning around and listing my goals for a business / set of skills I am managing on my own.
Now that I'm getting the groove of it I want to add more activities to my plate, lord help me
We all run differently. Some people have the drive and skillsets needed to juggle fulltime work, freelance art AND whatever else they feel like doing. If you feel you are missing something and want to do more, I'd say just go for it. You can always back out if it gets unmanagable. :3
honestly to me, i'm going to pursue art but the longer i wait to getting into that school the more i worry so it kinda feels like i'm losing interest in art.i also lose motivation to draw quickly. but i'm trying to still force myself to complete something,but after a while i abandon it cuz i have a better idea. god i hate it. i'm still sticking with art because i love it but there's this feeling where this isn't what i actually want.
I don't think school should be your motivating factor for doing art, though I think it can certainly help discipline and focus you in the area. It's kinda hard to understand at young age what you want to do for the rest of your entire life , and I think that's ok as you are figuring it out. Subsuquently I hate how a lot of education systems tend to put the onus on a kid just coming out of high school to figure everything out, and I also hate that they make a person believe that it is so incredibly hard to do more than one thing or switch paths along the way.
All I can say is keep drawing to figure out where it takes you. Maybe you find that it's really not want you want. If so don't be afraid to start from the beginning and switch gears.
Maybe you just haven't found the type of art you want to do for a living and you just need to narrow down.
Just don't stand still, if you stop you can't move forward. At least that's what I think. c,:
All I can say is keep drawing to figure out where it takes you. Maybe you find that it's really not want you want. If so don't be afraid to start from the beginning and switch gears.
Maybe you just haven't found the type of art you want to do for a living and you just need to narrow down.
Just don't stand still, if you stop you can't move forward. At least that's what I think. c,:
I am just getting out of that feeling.
Do what you REALLY want and if you want to do art bt at the same time not really draw what you REALLY want to to draw! Experiment and try out many new things until something clicks with you.
Do what you REALLY want and if you want to do art bt at the same time not really draw what you REALLY want to to draw! Experiment and try out many new things until something clicks with you.
thanks for the advice! and i'm trying my hardest to stop doubting myself and do what i really want to do. i noticed that my problem is that i always feel as if i shouldn't be doing something just because i haven't have the skills for it yet. but art is about improving yourself all the time and to not give up!
once again thank you!
once again thank you!
Not really I have to give up something. I just spend less time on them to have more on art. I really love watching TV series and gaming on my one and only mantigames. But to focus more on art, I reduce hours spent on the interests. At first, it was hard as I'm addicted. But it gets better over time. And to motivate myself more, I have plans and targets. I reward myself with a free-to-do weekend when finishing one goal.
It's not really that I "gave up" on certain skills or a path, more like I spend years focused on one path and realized it didn't work. I was on the animal path for years. I tried everything from working in a barn with horses to pet sitting. I was convinced my path was animals. But, later, as I found out, I wasn't as passionate about animals as I thought I was. The path wasn't working.
So, then that sent me on this long depression spiral because I was lost and had no idea what I was going to do with my life. I mean I was still doodling, but didn't even consider art as an option. Then one day, I discovered a Transformers comic book in the local book store that changed my life. I decided then that I wanted to pursue art and rekindled my love of art and Transformers. It was then that I got a new dream. A dream to draw professionally and master my skills as an artist. I remember looking at that comic book and thinking, "I want to draw like them someday. I want to draw Transformers as good as them." Which of course, led me to eventually opening up my DA account, bringing all of this creative stuff to life, studying art, taking classes, doing more with my life, etc. ETC.
So, then that sent me on this long depression spiral because I was lost and had no idea what I was going to do with my life. I mean I was still doodling, but didn't even consider art as an option. Then one day, I discovered a Transformers comic book in the local book store that changed my life. I decided then that I wanted to pursue art and rekindled my love of art and Transformers. It was then that I got a new dream. A dream to draw professionally and master my skills as an artist. I remember looking at that comic book and thinking, "I want to draw like them someday. I want to draw Transformers as good as them." Which of course, led me to eventually opening up my DA account, bringing all of this creative stuff to life, studying art, taking classes, doing more with my life, etc. ETC.
Totally. I gave up all the other hobbies I had and even all the other leisure I had, and sometimes it doesn't seem enough.
I mean, I guess when I went into middle school I have up chorus to take art class. I still do theater stuff, so I guess I sort of wonder what would've happened if I'd taken that instead or art. But considering the fact that the year after I could only take 1 elective, and I chose orchestra, it may not have made much a difference.
I gave up time on social media like Facebook and and those TV programs that people around me are all into
I gave up my current work too (not all of it just work less and draw more and as a result less money)
I'm learning an instrument too (piano) but recently I have to spend less time on it to prioritise drawing
and I want to learn cello, guitar and guzheng as well but HELL I can't just pull all of them off in my life, can I?
You're totally right LIFE IS A SERIES OF CHOICE!
I gave up my current work too (not all of it just work less and draw more and as a result less money)
I'm learning an instrument too (piano) but recently I have to spend less time on it to prioritise drawing
and I want to learn cello, guitar and guzheng as well but HELL I can't just pull all of them off in my life, can I?
You're totally right LIFE IS A SERIES OF CHOICE!
I feel like I could have been much more productive in my school/personal life if I didn’t spend so much time drawing. Sometimes I wonder if I’ve just wasted my time with art. I also quit martial arts cause I was more interested in drawing.
I only gave up TV and wasting time on the computer , I miss neither one and love art.
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Lisa
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Lisa
Are you saying that because you feel like you didn't give up anything, you feel like this might be why you're not as skilled as you think you could be? o:
In many ways I've learned as much in the past two years as in the thirty before it. Effort pays off.
I have given up being really skilled at any particular medium to explore many mediums. You are right every choice you make will direct your path in life. You have limited hours in a day and how you spend them determines what you can do the next day
When I was younger I was pretty good at maths and sciences, even representing my school for a couple of years. I was also ahead of my classmates when it came to programming. Both seemed like decent paths to study, but I decided to aim for an art-related course because I liked it a lot more than both. At some point in high school I started doubting myself and felt like I shouldn't throw them away entirely. That's why I decided to study digital design instead -- It's a mix of the things I'm good at, and things I like. I haven't graduated yet, but I feel like I made the right choice.
No, I gave up art for pretty much 10 years to pursue other things already. I'm now questioning whether giving up art was the right choice.
Oh so it's the opposite.
I feel like no matter what I do I will go back and think about my decision and mull it over.
If I had given up art though,I think I would probably be thinking about my decision everyday as opposed to it crossing my mind every time I hear a particular music score tbh
I feel like no matter what I do I will go back and think about my decision and mull it over.
If I had given up art though,I think I would probably be thinking about my decision everyday as opposed to it crossing my mind every time I hear a particular music score tbh
Not really.
Art was the only thing I ever dedicated my time to willingly.
But my garden was really lacking last year....partly because of my dedication to my comic.....but partly because I was avoiding talking to my annoying neighbor >.>
Art was the only thing I ever dedicated my time to willingly.
But my garden was really lacking last year....partly because of my dedication to my comic.....but partly because I was avoiding talking to my annoying neighbor >.>
For me, art is something I HAVE to have. I can't think of spending my free time doing anything other than creating. I have a lot of other hobbies - resin crafting, reading, baking, video games etc - but it always comes back to drawing if I have nothing else to do. I'm graduated and during my college time I had NO free time to do anything, it was super depressing ;;
It's hard to have a limited time to do things you love, but sometimes you have to force time in there. I used to do a lot of nothing (like lay around and watch youtube lmao) but I've slowly forced myself to spend that time reading or drawing or crafting - to try and fit all the things I love into the day so I don't have to give them up. It's hard and I'm tired sometimes, but I refuse to give up things I enjoy to work or laziness.
So IG I don't give up anything for anything, unless it's doing the dishes lmao. I'd give up that in a heartbeat
It's hard to have a limited time to do things you love, but sometimes you have to force time in there. I used to do a lot of nothing (like lay around and watch youtube lmao) but I've slowly forced myself to spend that time reading or drawing or crafting - to try and fit all the things I love into the day so I don't have to give them up. It's hard and I'm tired sometimes, but I refuse to give up things I enjoy to work or laziness.
So IG I don't give up anything for anything, unless it's doing the dishes lmao. I'd give up that in a heartbeat
I was the same in uni, I was depressed at one point because I never had time to draw illustrations, I was only able to focus on design term projects. But then I noticed I would have such a big creative spark during the period where I was on break from school. And I would spend a lot of my time drawing. I don't think I've ever questioned loving to draw, illustrate, and create. Just, should have I put all my free time into it when I loved other stuff a little bit less?
I don't know, it's hard for me to grasp the answer to this.
I don't know, it's hard for me to grasp the answer to this.
Well I was held back twice in highschool because I chose to draw instead of caring about school. I don't regret it - hey I've had more time to think about my future carreer than others had! - but it was definitely a sacrifice that I wouldn't do again. Now I am 20 and I am graduating this year 
I am old but not too old!
I am old but not too old!
My early silly childhood career idea was computer engineer. I liked computers, but soon realized I did not have the book smarts to pursue such a career. Art was the only thing I was pretty good at, so it was natural for me to focus my career ambitions there.
Hope you find time to keep playing that violin OP, sounds like a lovely hobby to also have.
Hope you find time to keep playing that violin OP, sounds like a lovely hobby to also have.
Thank you!
Art wasn't the only thing I was good at, but as I grew older, it became pretty apparent it was one of the things that came natural to me and something I had never grown out of or stopped doing. So it was like, "why not take this to the end?" in my case. I remember once in highschool telling my friend I had never envisioned myself doing anything outside of art and design for a career after a point and that statement really rung true and kind of still does.
Right now I just feel like, I didn't have to make art the one and only thing. I could have pursued it while maintaining some of my other skills and hobbies. XD;;
At least I still have time to do both.
Art wasn't the only thing I was good at, but as I grew older, it became pretty apparent it was one of the things that came natural to me and something I had never grown out of or stopped doing. So it was like, "why not take this to the end?" in my case. I remember once in highschool telling my friend I had never envisioned myself doing anything outside of art and design for a career after a point and that statement really rung true and kind of still does.
Right now I just feel like, I didn't have to make art the one and only thing. I could have pursued it while maintaining some of my other skills and hobbies. XD;;
At least I still have time to do both.
Sure. I even feel like I've given up types of art in order to do other types of art. You only have limited time to do everything you want to do in one day or week or month, and nobody can possibly do everything. You have to choose what you want to do the most. If you're in one place doing one thing you can't also be in a different place doing something else at the same time.
I don't particularly feel bad about it, though. If I had REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to do those other things instead, I would have done them. It would be nice to have the time to do everything but since I don't, I make my choices deliberately and own them. If that doesn't turn out well I make a different choice next time.
I don't particularly feel bad about it, though. If I had REALLY REALLY REALLY wanted to do those other things instead, I would have done them. It would be nice to have the time to do everything but since I don't, I make my choices deliberately and own them. If that doesn't turn out well I make a different choice next time.
I like this response.
It makes me think of an extreme opposite situation where in some alternate universe I might have given up art to pursue everything else. And if I had, I think I would have definitely been sad and regretful all the time. I think no matter what choice I make I will probably have a few doubts. But when I think about which road would bring me to be the least doubtful, I believe I made the right choice.
And like you said if I believe I didn't make the right choice I can retry next time. Anyways I still have time to also do the other things as well xD;;
It makes me think of an extreme opposite situation where in some alternate universe I might have given up art to pursue everything else. And if I had, I think I would have definitely been sad and regretful all the time. I think no matter what choice I make I will probably have a few doubts. But when I think about which road would bring me to be the least doubtful, I believe I made the right choice.
And like you said if I believe I didn't make the right choice I can retry next time. Anyways I still have time to also do the other things as well xD;;
When I was child I loved history and the idea of traveling and had decided I wanted to be an archaeologist or something similar because I loved learning about it so much. It was one of those early child ideas like an astronaut, ballerina, or pilot so it was discarded rather quickly.
However from the ages 6-14 my parents had made me chose an instrument to study, all my siblings had to as well. I chose the violin. I hated it at first, being forced to take lessons every Saturday, but it eventually kind of grew on me. Towards the end of my study I had been preparing to get into highschool and my parents had asked me if I wanted to continue with it. Even though I knew I was fond of it, I wanted more time to focus on myself, draw more and watch cartoons early Saturday mornings. Those Saturday lessons were a major time drain, and I didn't think it was worth it. I eventually got into an arts track highschool and really narrowed my interests in that field only. I don't regret my choice. But from time to time, I do miss playing the violin seriously. Recently I've been thinking of even taking up lessons on my own again. I never really thought I would aim to be pro or anything, but I at least wanted to salvage and keep my skills polished with it as a hobby.
Have you guys ever felt you gave up a path, skill, or hobby to pursue art?