An encouraging message for everyone pursuing a dream later in life!
"Can I make a living doing what I love? Is it okay for me to start drawing even though it’s not my major? I’m 00 years old—can I still chase my dream?"
Author Banzisu, who gained recognition for illustrating the covers of bestsellers such as <Inconvenient Convenience Store, Wizard Bakery, Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop, and Rinco's Restaurant>, is now a successful illustrator, animator, comic artist, and instructor on popular online drawing courses. Life Pattern Korea. One of the most frequent questions she receives is about whether it's possible to make a living from art, especially for those who start later in life.
Here’s the twist: Banzisu studied political science and international relations in college. Though she had a talent for drawing and loved it from a young age, she never attended an art school, art academy, or prepared for an art entrance exam. At 23, while taking a year off from college after her third year to decide between law school and a career in social activism, Banzisu rediscovered her passion for drawing. Life Pattern Korea. She learned that many people she met during her break had switched their majors to study art.
Despite her decision at 23 to start drawing again, she continued to juggle part-time jobs, activism, and returning to college, all while questioning whether she should pursue art or film, and what kind of art to create. Life Pattern Korea. For years, she oscillated between hope and despair, confidence and doubt, constantly reevaluating her path. But by sticking with her art, even if not every day, she gradually improved and ultimately built a career where she could make a living through her passion for drawing.
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Author: 반지수 Banzisu
Publisher: 송송책방 Songsong Bookstore (2024)
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