usopp Wrote: Let's say its neither good or bad, i think you should focus on other areas tho. You seem to be good at forum design, i don't want to say don't waste your time on painting because if you like it go for it. However you should look into motion graphics, video making and possibly some physical design (screen printing etc)
I don't typically do designs for forum, it's just something on the side I enjoy. Forums got me into making userbars and digital illustration.
When I worked for a printing press as a graphic designers, I'd make designs for clients like logos, business card designs, large posters, canvas prints, flyers, billboards, etc. And I had to help with production work as well.
All that time designing in real world applications has allowed me to quickly learn to master userbars, siggys, avatars, banners, icons, etc. The fact that I painted that on my first try is mind boggling to me, I actually enjoy painting now.