Hey, I'm living in a place that has limited internet access, so no DA for me, at least until I can come home or a coffee shop. That reminds me, I've got a laptop now. Not that great for painting, because the screen is strictly utilitarian, but at least I can make sketches on the go. So now I'm learning as much about the freelance market these days, so I can get illustration and concept art jobs, so I can at least say I'm working. I sear, the first day I make a decent amount by making a digital painting will be the proudest day of my life. But as they say the economy sucks right now. I'm encouraged though. Unlike other lines of work, all I need to do to make myself more attractive is to make better work, which takes time, which takes dedication, and most of all, love, which I have in spades.