I'm "full time", as it were ... I quit a very nice, well paying, and frankly pretty "easy" job in 2003 to devote more time to my art. Between job, family (four kids!), and art, there was only time to do two of those 'well', or to the level I'd like. It was getting to the point that I was completely spent by the time the kiddos hit the sack, and my painting sessions, usually at night, were getting few and far between - it was time to "shed" something.
Luckily, thanks to eBay and my site, in the 2003 time-frame my art was taking off and I had a nice clientele started, so I quit my job and I haven't looked back. What clinched the deal was the Air Force wanted a painting quickly, so I used that one project (
High-Angle Gun Shot to Separation) as my "excuse" to quit when I did.
I'm currently working three-four days a week - till no. 4 heads off to kindergarten - THEN, I'll be truly full time 5 days a week.
Just got yet another commission this morning, so I guess I made the right decision. 8)
For those interested, my upcoming projects (commissions, and those I'd like to do when I get time) are listed
here.
Thx,
Wade