I left my job in healthcare software to pursue an art degree - my first piece

Oct 2, 2016 11:54 PM

clairehuberart

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Bird by Claire Huber

Graphite and Charcoal on Paper
26 x 22"

This is quite impressive. Also, kudos to you for pursuing your artistic passion. It's not always easy, but it's admirable all the same.

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 1

Fuck yes. This is great. Bold move, good choice.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Beautiful, we can sure use talent in healthcare software, though.

9 years ago | Likes 79 Dislikes 1

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So do people just stumble on to these talents?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The economist in me says STUPID!!! The musician in me says CONGRATULATIONS!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I may have a girl crush on you.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Looking great so far!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You made the right choice. Forget the trolls

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is amazing. The details make it surreal

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

One if those freckles is in the wrong spot. Sorry to be critical. Looks amazing!

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

So you dropped your good pay job for a Starbucks gig ...got it.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

You're right I'm sure i have exactly 1 job option

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Don't worry. Heath and his software will be just fine.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

fingers crossed...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

i look like this at 4am in the shower right before I go to my office job for an insurance company

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Claire? Claire Huber? From East Sheboygan? I thought that was you!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

People pursuing their dreams +1

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Beautiful OP just beautiful

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow! You will be great(er) at this op. Love it!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You've got talent... good luck to you

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You could merge health care and art and become a medical illustrator.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gorgeous! I love photorealism!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is a shitty bird

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

better luck next time

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Real talk, drawing is great! Best of luck

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I teach graphic design & see lots of talented drawers. You are awesome. Keep it up & consider graphic design it's art with benefits.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thanks! I've done some illustration-like work before and it would be awesome if I could use that to support myself in some way.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yas do it! You have so much talent. I was in a similar situation and I never regretted getting my degree. It gives you the chance to grow

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And develope the sort of mind set you need to keep continuing and to value your own work. People might say it's pointless or a hobby but

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Never let them make you feel down for doing what makes you happy. You are awesome and I hope you have a wonderful time :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That art degree will come in handy for getting minimum wage retail jobs.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

You mean this master's degree won't qualify me to become an astronaut??? shoot

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

this is AMAZING. do you have a website or something for your art?

9 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 1

It does look amazing but who is taking care of poor Heath now?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I mostly use instagram right now - huubastank

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 1

Just followed you! Hello fellow artist! :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just followed you. Like your work!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You used to work at Epic - I'm there still! Good luck with your passion :)

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Another former Epic employee here! Are you at the Verona offices? Can't say I loved the work, but the buildings were neat.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Fucking EPIC...

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ah! How'd you know

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Congratulations on escaping Judy's hell.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Dat nose

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I've always hated it

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Do you accept commissions? Also, what's your price for a head shot like this but a baby?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It looks great, but... Why can't you do both? I can't imagine it's going to be easy once you have that degree.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I was sort of doing that before - but my art is so time consuming I was exhausted every day doing both

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is my situation right now. Between work and keeping the house up/having any sort of social life, art is HARD to get done quickly

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yea what ever happened to having a job and a hobby.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

the ultimate goal is to make the hobby the job. I know it won't be easy

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

doing that currently myself!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's awesome! Best of luck to you.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0