Schnuron

I was very reluctant on writing this journal, as I often just want to inspire and write uplifting things. This topic is a little less so. :bulletblue: Witches!The word 'Witchhunt' comes from a time were some women got accused for being witches because of their beauty or their way to modern way of living (being a single mother or non-christian in times where that was absolutely outrageous). Those women would get ridiculous tests to proof their humanity from which they ultimately would die (burning on the fire stake or getting drowned in a river.) The fact that they did not survive it would proof that they are human and not a witch. We all kno

Recently I received the following questions from a young talented artist. Since I have received the same questions before, I will address the answers to him but I would like to share the answers with other people that may have a similar dilemma. 1) I love drawing comics and illustrations and I’ve done it as a hobby since high school. However, it’s generally believed, among my family and teachers, that it isn’t a way to make a living, at least here. (I know in Japan it’s different). I think that today your geographical location is no longer a limitation for working and living as an artist.  Thanks to the internet, il

I don't know if this counts as a controversial viewpoint or not, as many do seem to do commissions, but I personally don't see it as a good idea. (At least not while you're still an amateur, as I and most other artists on this site are) As always I'm up for hearing other people's points of view and why/why they don't take commissions themselves! but I most definitely fall into the "it's not worth it" camp. EDIT: This still gets some attention so I thought I'd add in- I do still agree with these points very much, but I don't think someone can NEVER take commissions at all. I take them from time to time myself. But there are many artists who