Yes! If you read my last post you'll know that I hated my job and the fact that I had to work for the entire summer. I blamed my lack of art and creativity on the fact that I was exhausted and quite honestly, I was miserable too.

I won't go into too much detail but I decided to quit there and then- my happiness was worth more than the money I was earning.

So here are I am now! Two months left until I can be back at uni while I'm earning no money and staying inside all day.. Sound awful? Nah not really.

Via Instagram: @HazelTheHobbit

One of the main issues about moving home was that I had donated my attic bedroom to my little brother (since I wasn't living there anymore) and got to have his tiny room. It was fine until I realised I didn't actually have a desk or anywhere to work at... I had to make do with a tiny set of drawers and a plastic stool. Not good for your creativity or motivation.

But now I've moved into the dining room and acquired a desk! it's done wonders already!

Warm up study (approx 30 mins)

I've decided to get some routine into my days (since I'm doing nothing else) and essentially work 9-6 allocating time for commissions and art I want to try and sell and then the other half on some serious portfolio work I need to get doing.

Work in progress

Until I get some solid commissions I'm experimenting with doing some paintings with themes I've found to be quite popular when I upload them to facebook. I intend to get these printed on canvas or some other good quality print and then sell them. This way I can hopefully make a little more from paintings rather than selling one painting to one person.

The biggest difference I'll be making in my commissions is that I'll be cutting out traditional painting; I don't like charging massive amounts for my commissions but the work that I now need to put into doing acrylic paintings just isn't worth the money I charge for it. I had considered upping the prices but I don't think my 'target audience' will pay that much.

Doing things digitally is a lot easier for me now and I'm going to research some reasonably priced canvas printing so I can earn money and people don't have to dish out too much for my work.

Does anybody have any thoughts? How much are you willing to pay for a painting from a non-famous artist? Does digital work lessen in value for you compared to traditional?

Let me know in the comments or via facebook, I'd love to hear from you!