QUITTING MY JOB TO STUDY ART - Going All In - Having No Excuses

0:00 - Quitting my Job to Study Art
9:20 - Logistics of Quitting - Money, Savings, etc.
13:25 - YouTube, Mindset, Updates

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[polymathable]

Brother! Be proud of all your art, and the beauty in their flaws. Doesn't matter if a 2.5 month old baby could do better, it was you who made it. This is yours.

[acolus]

Dude never give up on what you believe in. Artist is someone who failed many times but keep getting back up and keep on fighting. Wishes you nothing but the best of luck my friend

[zyzopath]

Your attitude is so inspirational and empowering, thank you! Wishing you much success and happiness :)

[artofrom]

Based off the mentality you have you won't fail. I'm on the same path as you but a few years behind you. Good luck man! I'm looking forward to seeing the progress you make

[kevinwalters]

Love your videos. they've really had an impact on me and my art journey at this early stage.
You already know the value of working hard and smart, so all i can do is wish you the best of luck!

[winterhell]

This is commendable. You yourself know you are dedicated and have the habit of practicing every day. I like it how you've put maximum priority on learning, and that there is nowhere to run or make excuses for not practicing X hours that day. Not many people can do that. Best of luck and more enjoyable time drawing!

[RickTheriaultJrII]

Wow. That's quite a leap of faith. I hope it works out for you. Your right: discomfort is the only way to grow. Being comfortable is the worse thing you could do for yourself because when you're comfortable there is no room for growth and when you're not growing you're either stagnating or regressing. I like the risk your taking. Makes me realize I need to be taking even more risk.

[introspectionart]

It is very commendable that you have made it this far already. This journey is not easy for anyone, but your circumstances are definitely more difficult than mine.

What I will be very interested to find out is how productive you feel training art full time.
Having a part-time job breaks the momentum of your training week, its almost like living two weeks within one week.

Yet the results have shown me that the combined hrs of my work and my job in 1 week is almost the same as a week when im on holiday focused purely on art. That's to say I thought purely focusing on art, no distractions from my job I would put in significantly more work hours, but that really wasn't the case.

Im very glad to hear your taking up a mentor-ship, that's the ideal way to motivate yourself when you have an enthusiastic instructor counting on you to deliver. My only advice to you would be to be mindful of burnout. If you have not experienced this then you really don't want to. All the best man, looking forward to what you do next.

[deadzombies]

I wish you the very best, Volen. Your videos have inspired me since 2013 and I've grown so much as an artist both in my skills and my mentality. It is impossible for me to put into words how much I appreciate you sharing your wisdom and your journey.

I'm rooting for you, man.

[jayel]

I believe in you man, good luck. I took a similar risk recently with my art, so it's nice to see other artist going all in with their passion.

[punkandrockgirf]

I found your channel last night and you are such an inspiring person. Self-reliant and seemingly well rounded. I really appreciate your videos

[dariomolina]

All the best Volen!!! Awesome determination. you won't fail.

[dmitrimarkelov]

Thank you for sharing your insights on this great journey! It I spires and gives more strength to keep on hustling. Best of luck to all the hard-working artists out there!

[HeronOver]

Wow, great to hear that you are going for it! I honestly plan to do something similar a few years after school, once I practice enough and look at the business side of things. But to see someone actually taking a similar routine that I intend to take is really inspiring and invigorating. Right now I work a lot on myself, draw almost every weekday in the bus while going to school and I am attending a traditional art course. I wish I could study art more thoroughly, but that would interfere with my studies and plan after school. (finding a decent job with the degree and building art in my free time just like you man) But I got to the point where art somewhat of a habit right now and when I don't do it, I feel uncomfortable and wrong, which is a big improvement for me since consistency is/was my greatest issue. I wish I could talk with you someday over skype or in real life, just to hangout with someone with similar goals and values as I have. I highly recommend that you look at the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday, since that helps you transform every obstacle into a gift/advantage. I can't wait to see and hear how your journey progresses. I'm rooting for you! And have great day man :)!

[bunnyvoid]

good luck, the dedication is inspiring

[naomimanzana]

Thanks for sharing Volen! You are amazing :) It takes great courage and now you can move towards your goal with no regrets!

[mengxihe]

you are inspiring! I respect and hope you the best!

[jolicanada]

Well said. I know u will find success in what u do so keep up the practise no matter what. There is so much progress in your work and on your YouTube channel. Best wishes to u bro!

[scotta]

Im on a similar journey myself. Goodluck to us both Volen! :)

[PonderingPoems]

Hey volen, This world is but a canvas to our imagination. I have 100% faith in your determination. We're all rooting for your inevitable success. I would say good luck, but you make your own luck. "To see a world in a grain of sand. And a heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in the palm of your hand. And eternity in an hour." William Blake.