Forrest's Sketchbook of Wondercanes and Dreamsicles.

[Lumens]

Ahh nice self portrait! it's nice to hear your story.

I got started much the same way as you did, that one guy who always draws in highschool.
I knew i wanted to do digital art when i found deviantart like 10 years ago when i was 12 years old.
Didn't know about tablets existing so i painted with a mouse for 3 years like an idiot haha.
The smudge tool was my primary weapon in my arsenal then i discoverd CA and tablets.

and the rest is history.