As I've been drawing over the last four years or so I've found my interest in art growing as time goes on. I'm starting to want to push towards working on creative things more full time some day rather than as just a hobby. Currently I'll just be working on time management to try and push the time I have for art after work closer to full time hours while still improving. I am going also work towards opening for commissions by the end of the year. Aside from that I have some interest in things beyond just commissions but most of those drawings and ideas are just being gathered in some 3 ring binders where I have been organizing my ideas.

I do have a few questions for other artist, watchers or anyone who wanders by.

For Artists

How helpful is practicing different media? I've often considered adding digital art to my routine but I still don't find it as enjoyable as traditional, is it a good learning experience?

Any recommend books or learning experiences? I want to keep improving, and to if possible grow even faster but I'm not sure where to go from here or what the limits of intuitive learning are.

On paper size, is 11x17 worth the cost? I use 8x11 paper currently and have tried a few different kinds, but 11x17 size scanners are somewhat pricey. I could afford one but is it worth it? Does the bigger paper let you get more detail in drawings and larger compositions or is the idea that a larger page would allow that more of a skill issue on my part.

Pencils and pens, I'm always picking up different things to try does anyone have some recommended tools? Currently I am trying out drawing with uni-hi b pencils. The have a nice solid and dark lead that does not crumble or snap and draws smoothly compared to the cheaper things I usually use and that makes me wonder if my choice in budget supplies is limiting?

For Watchers

Do you like sketches and doodles? I only upload a fraction of what I make, I could upload more sketches but I don't know if anyone wants to see them.

Would you like to see more digital art?

Do you prefer only finished works? If so maybe let me know why?

Are you interested in seeing study or process related art? I am planning on doing some proper study in the following months, the process stuff is more like my thumbnail pages and doodles. I'm not sure anyone wants to see this stuff though.

Finally on requests. Would people like me to keep these listed and organized? Currently I am sort of casual about them but will probably need to get organized as I work toward opening commissions.