Should I Start Painting Again?

A serious question from a not-so-serious artist

Photo from the Author: A little sketch from last Fall

When I was young and dreaming of my future college life, I thought I’d be a professional artist. I didn’t have a clear path to achieve this, nor did I have many years of practice, but it was my dream nonetheless. When college applications drew nearer I realized I would need to put together a portfolio to achieve this lofty dream.