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Being a hobbyist and a professional artist are two very different things! Navigating the exciting but vast world of professional art can be overwhelming and costly. Here are some things I’ve observed in my career that I hope will help you kickstart yours.<\/p>\n
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Challenge yourself to drawing a random character using four randomly selected prompts!<\/p>\n
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