Self taught concept art/design pathway

[eru]

Hey Eru, not a problem. Welcome to the 2D journey! My name is Amit Dutta, but monkeybread most places for art. I will change that when I grow up haha.

I actually used to be a 3D technical guy for a couple of years more than a decade ago. Nothing cool, just architectural vis. Done lots of other stuff, but for the last 2 and a half years have been self-teaching to illustrate, so if you have any questions or whatever, just ask me.
Oh and I've lived all over the planet but now I've been based in Wellington for about 5 years. :)

Hey monkeybread sorry that name sounds easy for me, I'll do my best to learn your real name.
I have thought about studying freelance animation school or known as animation college as I will get help from tutors and students, study fundamentals, learn about characters, oh heres the link. http://www.animationcollege.co.nz/ . The problem is im already on quite a bit of student loan and its expensive, this course takes 2 years as well. Doing the best I can to learn on my own its cheaper but do you think I should maybe get a kick start if I just do 2 years just to get some basics down and maybe get into that study environment habit. I am a low self a steam person I can draw at home but I probably wont do anything else as finding a job is hard. I am willing to take a student loan again as I''m eligible. Or maybe scholarships. << I forgot about scholarships. Or maybe I should keep training myself. I am missing an environment where everyone has the similar passions and desire. I have thought about art schools but there not focus in this area. Thanks if you take your time read much appreciated.

Cheers