02-22-2016, 05:59 PM
I'm in the same boat, except I'm good at drawing and a poor writer. I guess I've perpetuated that by sticking closer to the thing I did better. When I look at writing and drawing, they're both story telling, only in a different format. So, if the common factor in each is storytelling, the question I ask my self is how could I better tell a story? Writing or art?
I really like the idea that a book can spawn great scenes unique to the readers mind, but I also like the idea that I could spell that imagery out through drawing as I see it. It's a tough choice.
Right now I need money, and I'm getting close to being able to fully support myself on art - I'm terrified at how long it would take, or if it would even be possible for me to make money writing. Being a successful writer seems a more unrealistic fantasy to me, like being a rock-star or something. Maybe that's only because I haven't traveled that path nearly as much as the art path.
Anyways just typing out loud here. I suppose the best decision will come from how honest you can be with yourself. If I was being honest with myself, the thing that brings me the most fulfillment is reading books. But I'm starting to lie to myself because of money.
I really like the idea that a book can spawn great scenes unique to the readers mind, but I also like the idea that I could spell that imagery out through drawing as I see it. It's a tough choice.
Right now I need money, and I'm getting close to being able to fully support myself on art - I'm terrified at how long it would take, or if it would even be possible for me to make money writing. Being a successful writer seems a more unrealistic fantasy to me, like being a rock-star or something. Maybe that's only because I haven't traveled that path nearly as much as the art path.
Anyways just typing out loud here. I suppose the best decision will come from how honest you can be with yourself. If I was being honest with myself, the thing that brings me the most fulfillment is reading books. But I'm starting to lie to myself because of money.