I quit my job to study art full time

[@DaLastMonster]

The great resignation is real. I am leaving my job to study.

[@Mithrilda]

That's so awesome! Best of luck to you. I thought I had ~such~ an original idea at first lmao, but it does feel comforting to know that I'm not the only one who feels deeply unsatisfied with their life and is looking for a change. Let's hope we all get through it in once piece!

[@EckosamaGhostTsushima]

make sure you are ready, but i agree. so many are quitting these days because there is still money to be made online. i dont have a proper job though and im sick alot so i make money at home lol but i suggest saving a years worth of rent to do it :) good luck

[@Mithrilda]

I'm sorry to hear about your health situation, but it's really cool that you've been able to find an online arrangement that works for you! Definitely trying to figure out how I can cultivate the income/lifestyle I'm looking for, but the first step is figuring out what kind of like I even want in the first place haha

[@DrawwithDoe]

I love your Evolve Artist Series. I can listen to your talking all days. It makes me get inspiration and motivation. Your journey to art inspire a lot of Beginner artists. Keep going and be successful as a professional artist. Best of luck!!!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you very much!! It's my greatest pleasure that my videos have been helpful to you. Hope you have a good day!

[@DrawwithDoe]

@@Mithrilda Thank you! 😊

[@mcaro5908]

Good luck tackling the next year and hope you can find more some more fulfilling work in the future

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you very much!

[@deathdealer312]

Haven't been able to get to the point where I can quit, but I'll get there one day! Full time artist is my dream. Congratulations on your success!

[@Mithrilda]

I wish you the best of luck and I hope you can make it happen!!

[@C.muril0]

Good luck!!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much!

[@jonathan5914]

Good for you! Your story is inspiring. At the end of the day, it’s YOUR life and not anyone else’s. Like we’ve learned in Block 1 of Evolve: everything is a decision, and if you make enough decisions in a particular direction you get the end result of an image you set out to accomplish. Your video reminded me of a quote I recently read by James Clear (author of Atomic Habits) "You don't need to predict how everything will play out. Just master the next step and continue moving in the right direction." Go for it! I applaud your decision to LIVE your best life!

[@Mithrilda]

I do love that quote. Everyone around me seems to love Atomic Habits. Perhaps it's time for me to finally pick it up... And thank you very much for the support!

[@xabeke.]

i found your channel just yesterday and i feel like i came at the perfect time. i’m so excited to witness your new journey!

[@Mithrilda]

Welcome!! Happy to have you on board :))

[@izzy3946]

literally squealed at the title ur gonna do great so proud of u!

[@kyleoashu]

That's amazing! I remember first finding your channel when you were doing drawabox and seeing the growth since then is nothing short of an inspiration to me and probably a lot of others too. Good luck on your new path in life! 😭

[@jessamclaughlin1343]

Well done on deciding to do something for YOU! I am very much looking forward to following along on your journey. Talent is a myth!!

[@kaivalyakandukuri1886]

I don't usually comment on KZbin videos but I had to on your video. Whatever you're feeling resonated so much with me. I'm just like you, never been good at art my whole life, hate my current job and I've suddenly stumbled upon art and am looking at it in a new light and am immensely enjoying doing it. Only difference, I'm 26 :) so glad you realized this sooner in life and I wish you all the luck in the world for your new adventure! :D

[@shockingdocumentaries4255]

I love the honesty and emotional vulnerability. And how it all has a cheerful triumphant tone. You are doing great! 🎉 Seeing you progress is really inspiring me to take things one step at a time with my art. Btw, there is a lot of figure drawings that you showed in your previous video. If I’m not mistaken it was done before you started the Evolve courses. You weren’t crazy about them, but I’d have to disagree and say I thought they were good and had a lot of feeling. I hope all has gone well with your art in the last year. ❤

[@jonn7291]

This video is so impactful. You really spoke from the heart and you're making huge life decisions for yourself for the first time. I've been watching your posts since you were doing drawabox. I'm now doing the evolve course because of you and I'm so grateful to you for that. Best wishes for your new life in New Jersey. I'm sure it'll work out brilliantly for you and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it on your channel. 🙂👍

[@nicoleamgo]

I just wanna say this video was too real for me haha. I feel like I'm literally your past self right now; living my whole life not having anything I'm good at other than doing good at school, not getting into art because it's such a waste because I'm better at math anyways, etc. The idea of after college just getting a job and retiring early to live my life seemed ideal, but I don't think I realize that doing something like that for years is more draining than you would expect. I remember discovering your channel years ago when you first started drawabox and after losing interest in art for a while rediscovering your channel and seeing how you've progressed makes me feel so guilty - just thinking about where I could've been if I didn't quit! You're a huge impact and inspiration in my life and I'm thinking of having a mini rebinge of your videos and almost replicating your art journey LOL. (Sorry this was long I just felt you're story was so relatable and I really look up to you!)

[@Mithrilda]

"but I don't think I realize that doing something like that for years is more draining than you would expect." That's exactly how I feel! Part of me feels like a quitter for not doing what I set out to do, but the rest of me says that hey, this isn't a failure, I'm just learning one path that isn't right for me in life and the important thing is to learn from that, not keep making the same mistake just because I spent a long time making it. I feel like every single person wonders where they could be now if only [insert anything], but few of them take that feeling and start working on those things they'd always wanted to. I'm excited for you and I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

[@venetiancat]

I listened to your story and I was almost jumping up and down for joy for you! God Bless you on your wonderful new journey in the art world. (I could relate a LOT to studying hard to please my parents, graduating top of my class and practically no friends.) You are BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED AND SMART! The discipline that you developed by sucking it up and passing exams will take you far in the art world. Much Love from a Fellow artist and Soul Sister in New Mexico USA! Look me up if you're ever in New Mexico!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you Julia! I'll definitely hit you up if I'm in the area!

[@artbyddp]

Hey, that's awesome that you love art! I took a couple of graphics design classes and figured out I needed to do something else to make money, so I took automotive instead and switched my major. I learned a lot about fixing cars and it was a great experience. It's good to be versatile, and I decided I wanted to become a tattoo artist, so now I want to do that while drawing, and I want to get back into oil painting. I still work for companies to financially fuel my interests in hopes of going all in with what I want to do for the rest of my life. 🧘🏼‍♂️

[@lzoshan]

Thanks, this video couldn't have come at a better time, Mithrilda, I am making the same decision, I have found a Kevin. I am 20 and I can struggle for some time but can't waste a sec of my age to be late at training/ learning art. Good luck to you, good luck to me.

[@Mithrilda]

Good luck to us! Cheers!

[@jojokim5617]

:) your story is super relatable to me. IDK where you are from, but my Korean parents fit the description of yours to a T. I'm still scared to commit to anything because it may not be the right path for me down the line, so I just kind of do what my parents tell me. Congrats on your bravery !

[@MostlyDrew]

Love stuff like this, I'm currently working as an operating systems analyst in IT, but I'm also going to school for storyboarding.

[@elenalabat2623]

Listening to all your experience has helped me a lot. Unfortunately, social and family pressures end up making us unhappy. You are fortunate. Many people go through life ignoring their true selves. I wish you the best of luck on your path of self-discovery.

[@rutasudmantaite9751]

So excited for you!!! Also I will sign up to Evolve just because I know how they treated you. Fantastic company. Your story is so similar to many immigrant kids stories, we end up getting there in the end. As long as you can look after yourself, your parents won't care what you do. Excited to see your journey!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much and good luck to you!!

[@bye_ez]

oh a more sincere note im really happy for you and I hope that you get what you want out of not only art school but out of the rest of your life. you are smart and dope! you got it!

[@Mithrilda]

Heheh, thank you. And thanks for listening to me cry back then. I honestly feel really inspired by seeing you always trying new things and developing your plans. We gotta catch uppp

[@mingshi7771]

Congratulations!! You actually have been the one who made me interested in the program and now I’m so invested in your art journey! 😭❤️

[@yvonnejalowiecz6942]

I’m so glad that I found you on KZbin the day after l saw an Evolve commercial and checked out the classes. Seeing you progress in Evolve and listening to you has been so helpful to me. I took art classes through high school but didn’t pursue because of work and then family. As I homeschooled our children l would paint with them. I’m done schooling and reclaiming my health again and ready to pursue oil painting but I need classes that will teach me instead of the classes that I am taking with no real learning so that I can get to the next level. I know I just need the right lessons from Evolve after watching you. You speak from the heart and I love to listen to you. Keep it up. This 62 year old lady needs to learn from you!

[@Mithrilda]

I'm so happy I could be helpful to you :)) best of luck to you on your art journey!

[@yvonnejalowiecz6942]

@@Mithrilda You are amazing !

[@nicolasalvarez423]

Good luck on your journey! Listen to yourself and enjoy both its blessings & tribulations

[@KevinWebb2015]

You’ve got this! Excited to see more videos as you document your journey over the next year.

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you!!

[@laurela2412]

Good luck, I'm proud of you and your journey!

[@Magicme79]

You’re ahead of me. I did a ba in environmental science and an ma in microbiology because I felt like I had to go the college track. Then I started art, lol. It does not get easier when you’re older and have more responsibilities.

[@Mithrilda]

Well, you're on the path now and that's what's important :) best of luck to you!

[@richardyuen2144]

This resonates with me so much. I wish you the best of luck with your full time study in art!!

[@Mithrilda]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed and thank you!

[@VirtualSG]

Awesome story. Best of luck! You're doing great no matter what!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you!

[@racheldenton2765]

Congrats Mithril, I have been following you for a while now and it's so great to see your success. So proud of the character development you've been through and can't wait to se you start your art school journey!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much :)

[@Meisuko]

Inspirational video, good luck on your journey

[@konan8353]

I'm 18 & studying physics at university at the moment, I'm done with my first year. All my qualifications from high school are in maths and science, but I don't want to do it anymore. I cannot see myself working in a stem career after uni, I don't fit in at all, I just chose it because I couldn't decide what to do, it seemed a little interesting and mainly it means I'll probably make good money when I'm finished. I used to enjoy writing etc in school and was good at it, and I used to be good at art a little before which I'm getting back into. I can't quit my degree atm because I have absolutely no other options. I haven't watched the video fully yet but I just want to say you're doing the right thing, and I'm excited to see where this takes you. The worst thing I can imagine is to be stuck in a career I don't give a shit about and to regret it for my entire life, if I can make it through uni I'm gonna peruse something more creative, probably art. I'd rather fuck up my life trying than get stuck working in the oil & gas industry or something similar. Good luck, I wish you the best :-)

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much! I'm sorry to hear that you're stuck in a path right now that you're not happy with, but now that you know you want to be doing something else, you can start preparing those skills and keeping your eyes out for any opportunities that might pass you by. Also, don't underestimate the power of just asking people for opportunities that might not even be posted anywhere. You've got this, best of luck to you.

[@pyon2572]

Thank you very much for posting this video! I have over three years left of high school but I don't know what I want to do for college or after that but I started drawing and it's my first subject I don't get bored with in less than an hour! But the same as you my parents tell me I should not do it because I'm not good enough for school lessons in art and I'm too old at 15 to start something like that from scratch. My sister is thinks I can do it though so I will continue and see if I can improve! I will do the same as you and not give up :D

[@michaelthomashamilton]

Sounds like an exciting time :) Good luck

[@nero7699]

Best of luck

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you very much!

[@derpderk608]

congratulations! You've earned this. I don't know you but still I love your videos and I feel so happy for you!

[@brentcampbell6788]

Congrats dude. Happy you've found the independence to do what you feel

[@Chezt]

Thank you for sharing this, there are so many things that relate to me. My sister is also good at art and I always compare my self to her and it make me stop practice art, do you ever compare your self to your step sister? I tried to learn art again because of your journey You're amazing and good luck!

[@ligodraws]

Sooo happy for you 😍😭😭😭😍😍 can't wait to see your next year 😊 I hope someday I'll do whatever I want too

[@diathorn7434]

Natural talent haha. Nice one mom and dad.

[@EXFOOLYCOOLY]

Goodluck hope it all goes well

[@kinshankinshan3159]

Wow. Thank you for this video. You are unique in all the world. Your math background won’t be wasted. Combined with your art training….what you do will be wonderful and new. I’m excited to see your work and what you do next!

[@frozendog2003]

Hey Mithril, Thanks for posting this and sharing about your journey. As someone who was thinking of doing something adventurous as a gap year when I was younger, decided against it, and then regretted it - I've got to say, it's exciting to track with your journey and I think it's great what you're doing. You're going to do just fine at the AA. :) I wish you all the best as you explore the great unknown. 🙏

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much Daniel!!

[@lancelyde]

Thank you so much for sharing your career and life journey! It was really interesting. I'm actually feeling really pissed at your parents' negative talk saying you can never do it /achieve anything through art. I can totally relate to a lot of your life about meeting Asian parent's expectations and not having a strong sense of self in your 20s

[@melaniewoods8929]

I am thrilled for you! There things that were said to me back when I was 22-23 yo that made me put my pencil down. Art was not meant to be. I rediscovered it at 48 and now at 51 I am doing the Evolve program to prove to myself that I can and to claim that part of me again. I love watching your journey and I say take every opportunity to do art. The 22 yo in me is jumping up and down for joy for you! You got this! ❤️

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much and I'm so happy that you've been able to get back into art!!!

[@dezukaful]

Good luck

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much!

[@MaddieFishblob]

I kinda just came here randomly from psych2go because I liked ur voice 😆 but I ended up watching this full vid and seriously thanks for sharing ❤️ Somehow hearing about ppl changing careers put me at ease about starting college, because I have no freaking clue what I’m doing😏 - & having the courage to fight for a _fulfilling_ path in life rlly is inspiring

[@Mithrilda]

Thanks for dropping by. When I was first starting college, the fact that most people didn't work in the field they majored in really comforted me lmao because it's never too late to figure out what you want out of life. Work hard and learn things that you can take with you anywhere: logic, critical thinking, enough math to manage your money well. And connections. I wish I'd made more friends in college because they really are the key to having greater opportunities afterward. Good luck to you and try to have some fun while you're at it :)

[@ririquoria4739]

Great! I can feel the determination regarding your life decision. Although I still feel you're looking for answers regarding your self-value question, I think you should enjoy what you want to do and strive to become a better person in that direction. Godspeed!

[@ItsLizV]

Omygosh Mith what!! That is so exciting but so scary, I wish you all the luck

[@ItsLizV]

whoa I got to Kevin's offer part! Holy shit that's so cool, so happy for youuuu!!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you!! Yes, it's such an amazing opportunity and I'm so excited to be taking it. Sidenote, your art recently thooo!!! Keep up the good work :))

[@megangardner_science_and_art]

Such a great video. You’re also a great story teller. And you definitely should do the things that make you excited about living because the energy you get from doing that will add to the other areas of your life.

[@WhoFedTeemo]

I hope this change is something you truly want and will bring you more happiness and joy into your life! You deserve it! ~ from an old twitch viewer

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much! Hopefully streams are coming back soon when I can dedicate more time to arts!

[@WhoFedTeemo]

@@Mithrilda Take your time and do what you’re able to do now. I’ll be waiting patiently for your streams to come back! 🙂

[@HaiMatic]

Mith, I am really proud of you. This definitely is a HUGE step but after listening to your story, I can feel your relieve. I had goosebumps when you said that your tuition fees would be taken care of. That's so incredibly kind of Kevin. And you ABSOLUTELY deserve this! I am really happy to see you freeing yourself from those shackles that held you back in the past. Now there is a new chapter for you and I know for sure that you'll become a wonderful artist. Please keep us updated. You continue to inspire me like no one ever has. Happy thriving! *hug*

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much, your words mean a lot to me. I'll definitely keep you updated haha. Best of luck to your on your journey!!

[@aprilynnebarrett3239]

You are so lucky! I wish I could go to New Jersey! I enjoy watching your videos.

[@enriqueaq]

Beatiful Mithrilda

[@heyojinko]

"i was pretty into fire" ok i definitely thought you were going to say that you were an arsonist.

[@Count2Two2Times]

Had to press like after " i was a lean mean exam passing machine" xDD i feel lucky that we get to follow your story though! thank you for sharing

[@Mithrilda]

Yay, at least it was good for something xD

[@sisy1066]

psych2go ❤️

[@WillofVibes]

You should live your life the way you want. Good luck.

[@chaosl9860]

Sure sounds good. We all just need a ton of money

[@WillofVibes]

@@chaosl9860 Well if you're young and single not really

[@chaosl9860]

@@WillofVibes enlighten me.

[@WillofVibes]

@@chaosl9860 live extremely cheaply lol. It’s not ideal and my situation is kind of shit… but I spend what’s left of my free time practicing what I love.

[@chaosl9860]

@@WillofVibes well alright then we're in the situation. i still don't feel like i've made the first step towards my goal. i hope you're doing better.

[@tessa6307]

Good for you! That’s pretty awesome that they’re working with you financially, and that your parents were at least mildly supportive. My story is a little reversed from yours: I started as a young musician and was so driven to make that my career. Around 21 or 22, I realized it was totally the wrong path for me, fast tracked my college graduation just to get a degree, and made money doing retail/service. Now I’m a banker, and really enjoying it 😂 I really hope you find a path that suits you and supports you. Whatever you do, just remember that your career doesn’t define you!

[@Mithrilda]

That's so cool! I'm glad to hear you're on the path to the life you want :)

[@geraldopena8393]

I did the same decision 5 years ago. I quit my job in the hospitality industry and I quit my music career but I don't have any idea what should I do in life because I'm just being employed as a contractual employee and then my contract always expired every 6-8 months but I decided to improve my art skill at the age of 28 in 2018 and never tried to apply in any companies. Good luck on your journey and enjoy.

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you! What are you doing for a living now?

[@geraldopena8393]

@@Mithrilda i'm taking commissions now and collab a lil bit of projects while helping out in my family business as a butcher

[@kingbrother761]

I mithrilda leve your content and im happy for you! Are you planning on making streams on Twitch of your painting?

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much! I've definitely thought about it and if it's possible to set up at the studio, I'd love to do it!

[@takiniteasel6044]

You are doing the RIGHT THING. I waited 40years to get into art, all because of my parents. NOW is the time for you to take the world and DO YOUR THING! You will be SO MUCH HAPPIER! You have skills to fall back on now. Go to art school. YOU WILL FIGURE IT OUT!

[@jeanetteluhr1121]

Good for you! There is a reason many actors wait tables. It’s not because they enjoying being servers, it’s because they focus on what they love first. Now that you have made the decision to pursue your passion, everything else will follow. Money isn’t everything, it’s nice to have but it doesn’t provide happiness. What makes you happy and what makes you want to work for money, is having a passion! I don’t think you have to worry about the career part, just continue to do what you love and everything else will come. It may still be hard and you may still face adversity but if you don’t do it now, you will have more regrets. Enjoy the ride!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you very much!

[@Kaitheminion]

I'm so excited for you! It's hard to quit a job in order to follow creative pursuits, but it's going to be worth it for your soul. I was always told in school I would never get money from my writing; It's very disheartening and unfair and untrue to hear people talk down about creative jobs, and I hate how schools always push the academic and don't talk about options in the artistic field - of which I learned there are loads.

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you! How did you make your artistic pursuits work?

[@Kaitheminion]

@@Mithrilda I'm a writer - though I love doing art, I hate showing anyone it! I quit my retail job in February 2019 due to burnout trying to balance writing a novel with night shifts and feeling like you did - that I didn't want to get anywhere where I was currently working, and I was wasting my life there. the restalso I also learned how to make jewellery and I'm thinking of setting up an Etsy store. I'll keep you updated with my progress as I watch yours as I binged your videos during lockdown and they really helped me, haha.

[@Mithrilda]

@@Kaitheminion That's awesome! I have a friend who's trying to pursue novel writing as well. Definitely keep me updated!

[@Kaitheminion]

@@Mithrilda Amazing! I hope she does well with it.

[@solosisas1764]

I didn't watch the video but I did the same of the title a few months and that is the best!!!

[@Mithrilda]

Omg how did you make it happen and how did it go?

[@solosisas1764]

@@Mithrilda I made a few courses and then proko in december and then drawabox. And then 2.5 months working again. I'm on lesson 5 right now. When I saw your video about quiting drawabox a few months ago I thought that you leaved it in the best part: construction. Anyway I hope you learn better now. Edit: And I made it happen by working a lot of hours to save money to spend this time studying and not working and help from family honestly.

[@eloise3369]

Hi, I am 31 years old having a full time job. Do u have any suggestions for a max 1 year course where I can learn abstract art?

[@WinterGreenScav]

I'm glad I got to be your friend. You were a cool junior.

[@Mithrilda]

I had a lot of fun with you on academic haha

[@dedfish7495]

What was your current job?

[@Mithrilda]

Actuarial analyst

[@reisenfer1]

Hey mithrilda, I was wondering if you use a drawing tablet, and if yes which one you are using for your work? Also would you recommend a total beginner like me to use one, or just stick with analog art at first? I just started to draw again and use Drawabox to learn the fundamentals and commit in art in general, to one day be able to be a illustrator in the gaming industry.

[@Mithrilda]

I use an iPad with Procreate a bit for fun, but I feel like traditional art is definitely the way to go for learning. Best of luck to you!

[@WilliamBilsters]

Mithril is someone I've been watching since her Draw A Box videos and I've seen how improved she really was. Wish I have the same dedication and will too. Right now I'm trying my hands at gesture drawing (yet again good Lord when will I ever move on 😒 ). I want to move past it but I'm just too scared to actually learn the heavy foundation stuff. Just thinking how many foundation skills I need to learn just to draw the art of my dreams makes me shrink and give up again like, how ya'll get started? Do you just sit down and be like "Imma learn this today and do perspective tomorrow and then do composition the day after tomorrow, then shading, etc."

[@Mithrilda]

Hi William, I definitely know how you feel. I was lost for a long time in art and learning the fundamentals seemed so vast that I never really took a good crack at it, instead staying inside my comfort zone and focusing in making a good result today while sacrificing the education that would help me tomorrow. I think the thing that helped me move forward was finding a resource I believed in and that really resonated with me. When I felt like I was improving and doing something worthwhile, I felt highly motivated to keep going and try my best and the improvement just happened without me even noticing. I'd recommend you seek out a good course or teacher that'll have everything laid out for you so you don't have to question whether you're on the right path so your brainpower can be freed up to just focus on trying your hardest on the learning everyday. This video really helped me, it might be useful to you too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXOipapfcZ6Y7c

[@WilliamBilsters]

@@Mithrilda thank you so much! I hope someday to be in a place where something resonates with me and my process, the point where I see improvement and actually motivates me to go further. Will also check out the link you shared, thanks!

[@gugu5285]

Broken branch, ancestor cry

[@khakikohii]

I want to do this one day, if i have enough money on my savings.

[@PoliticalPluralist]

If there is ever a responsible time to try it, it is now. You have your degree to fall back on if things are not working. If you want to go back you always can.

[@kingj6891]

Yeah they this is was going to happen

[@SongofNiemah]

Have you considered applying for the Adobe fund and/or residency? The fund is an ongoing thing.

[@Mithrilda]

I haven't heard of it! I'll have to check it out

[@sin9479]

Nice!! This is your life, not your parent's or anyone else's. And you only get one shot so do what you love rather than waste away with security. Ill be rooting for you. Some people spend their whole life preparing to live until they're on their death bed.

[@Mithrilda]

You are so right, my biggest fear is living inauthentically to myself until it's too late...

[@mortiferburzum2451]

I have been following you for a while and wish I had your level of self awareness at that age 😁 Watching this couldn't help thinking ...is this what you really want or is this your "revolution"- freedom, doing exactly the opposite of what your parents didn't allow you to do ( been there, done that, realized the real unconscious motive 10 years later😁). If your parents hadn't constantly said no to art ...now when you can choose anything in the world, would you still choose art?Is art your real passion, everything you're thinking of?Or is a way of showing your parents that they were wrong and you can earn money from art too and finally finding validation from other sources and for something else rather than grades and math?(the validation from this channel, evolve,the art community, getting friends etc?The skills you developed until now will serve you well in life ..the tenacity, determination, analytical skills, working hard to achieve and knowing how to get into that mode and making it happen etc so that part of your life wasn't wasted.I think there is a lot of pressure on young people to figure out what they want and plan their whole life out when they don't even know who they are as a person.Funnily enough life is unexpected so sometimes relaxing and going with the flow for a while isn't a bad idea 😅 You are going to do great in whatever you do so I'd just encourage you to learn how to find the validation within yourself and love the person you are without relying on validation from others be that your parents, friends, art teachers or other people.That is what gives you "the freedom"😁

[@Mithrilda]

Hi, thanks a lot for bringing this up. I think it's interesting that you bring up that art is my passion, because I don't think it is, as of right now. Art is something I'm interested in and would love to learn, but I don't think I've found my passion in life yet, but the first step to that is going out and seeing the world and what's even possible out there. I totally agree with the rest of your post and I'm keeping my eyes and heart open to any possibilities that might be out there, and working on my own self confidence of course. Best wishes to you!

[@makafui9546]

Hi @Mithrilda, I have been watching your journey for some time now, I'd like to know what the cost of tuition for the full-time program at The Art Academy? And also can you help me with a fair estimate of rent, I'm from Ghana(Africa) and I'm looking forward to enrolling soon.

[@Mithrilda]

Hi! You'll have to reach out to Kevin in order to get the tuition costs. Contacting Evolve support should get you in contact with him. I would start with talking with him to see if it's a good fit for you. For rent, I would look at apartments dot com and see what it currently looks like in the area

[@Mithrilda]

Have you gone through the Evolve program? It's a very cost effective way to see if the teaching style works for you

[@aeli999]

Your parents were trying to protect you because making a living as an artist can be difficult. That said, parents can say and do the most horrible things with the absolute best of intentions. They tend to forget that it isn't their life. Wow congratulations on the offer from Kevin. That is fantastic! There is not a thing wrong with deciding, at the end of this "gap" year, that you want to make art your career. There is also nothing wrong with deciding you don't.

[@RandomStreak-eo]

Where did you go for college? Also good luck on your art journey :) I'm hoping to be able to do that soon!

[@Mithrilda]

University of Texas at Austin! Thank you and good luck to you!

[@RandomStreak-eo]

@@Mithrilda dude, you're so on it with these replies! Just wanna say that I love this channel and how it kinda represents the idea of going beyond what you thought your limits were. 👏🏿

[@idkwayta1722]

I envy you now lmao

[@Mithrilda]

LMAO we'll see how it goes xD

[@konan8353]

Same man

[@Shaknor]

Nice if you don't have adult responsibilities. Not hating on this at all but most people cannot just quit a job and do something they want to do. The world is full of people much worse off that have no choice but to have to do things to get buy. It is something of a distorted view on life that people who have things already but think they are not happy cause they cannot do exactly what they want have. Many people simply cannot do this and that is sad.

[@theroadlesstraveled2720]

Hi, what type of microphon is this?

[@Mithrilda]

AT2020 XLR with a Focusrite Scarlett Solo

[@theroadlesstraveled2720]

@@Mithrilda Thank U

[@12atever]

Art is skill not talent, in today's age and availability of education, talent can't get any further.

[@P-A-X-]

My gosh you are so cute 😍

[@Adammoodyfineart]

So glad you made it out of the rat race.

[@ChrisP6acon]

Best of luck!!

[@Mithrilda]

Thank you so much!