I decided I want to go to art school. People have been telling me forever that I should do something with my art, but I've always responded by saying it's not for me; it's too unstable and I want to do something that I can rely on.

Well, screw that. I'm looking into Illustration. It's something I've been thinking about a lot recently.

Today there was a 'National Portfolio Day,' where all the best art schools in the nation come and give people advice on their portfolios, what their schools are looking for, etc.

I've heard the same thing from every single school I talked to: I've got the technical skill, but I've got to apply it. My art doesn't say anything about me, and I've got to develop more of an identity with it. Of course, everyone also said more observational drawings. But that's a given

The fish I drew recently was a good step toward what they're looking for, but I've got to push that even more. I don't have too much time left, and I really want to get a strong portfolio. So, you may see a sort of shift in my art. Just an FYI