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The way I see it I have 2 options...
10 years ago
I can keep trying to succeed in art doing what I've been doing for the past couple years. All the while applying to multiple jobs and hoping that they may hire me. So far this method hasn't been working for me this year. All I've gotten back are rejection letters. But this is the method that makes my parents most happy (rather my mom) but it keeps me super stressed out because no one believes that I'm actually trying to get work.
Or (after I clean out my current commission queue...at least the illustration portion of it) I could go back to doing some adult art but this time being a little more strict and selective about what it is I draw. I can't deny that I did lose a good deal of customers and commission interest after stopping drawing that stuff. However this method would piss off my mother the most (as she believes I would be getting "dirty money") and may result in me being kicked out of the house.
Hmmm...
Even with weighing options carefully, option two at least has a little more of a guarantee of money earned than option one sooo...
I dunno...
Or (after I clean out my current commission queue...at least the illustration portion of it) I could go back to doing some adult art but this time being a little more strict and selective about what it is I draw. I can't deny that I did lose a good deal of customers and commission interest after stopping drawing that stuff. However this method would piss off my mother the most (as she believes I would be getting "dirty money") and may result in me being kicked out of the house.
Hmmm...
Even with weighing options carefully, option two at least has a little more of a guarantee of money earned than option one sooo...
I dunno...
And oh god, he's got a hobosona. XD Why am I even surprised?
I know volunteer work is an option but in the long run, those top two options would still stand regardless. Because those are the ways to earn something and save up and hopefully move out of this house. Doing volunteer work wouldn't take the place of the previous options. It'd just be extra work to do on top of that.
Besides, she doesn't really have the final say on what happens in this house. My dad didn't care last time I drew porn. I don't think he'd care again :/ But if she's gonna threaten to throw me out over minor disagreements or arguments anyways, why not give an actual reason to do so? *shrug*
maybe... D:
Like there's not too much "hardcore" stuff that I would have much interest drawing anyways so there's that. Like I would most likely set up all my limits and what it is I'm interested in drawing and what I don't care for in the least bit.
Like I wouldn't stop looking for a job anyways, but yeah...
Jim Davis, the creator and artist of Garfield, in an interview from years back once said the best advice he could give to cartoonists and artists is to never let failure dictate your choices about what you are passionate about. He also said he could wallpaper his house with his rejection slips before he hit it big.
Whether drawing hyper porn, idyllic nature scenes or just silly vent art, you're a supremely talented person, you have the willpower to chase after what you want, and your passion.
Keep at it kiddo. Don't let the bastards get you down.
Though I wouldn't say I have much "willpower" or "passion". Both have quickly been fading over time. :/