I'm up to no good but that's top secret.

Well, I can't say I've done nothing. When I left school, I worked in a couple of animal shelters (my other greatest love). Got fired recently so now I'm finally trying the art thing. I figure, if I was on my death bed and looked back on my life to see that I never tried to do anything with my gift, I'd be full of regret. Besides, just 'cause I don't have professors and other students holding my hand doesn't mean I'm not capable of being my own artist. If anything, my work will be more origional and pure. I think that school provides the structure that some artists need, but for some others it's smothering. Artists who cut themselves free of the constraints of the institution can float into creative sovriegnty. I think the tricky part is being able to self teach yourself about self marketing, the biz, and whatever you'd have easy access to in school.