[t0bia_s]

I have degree from film animation, one year in indie game development and for now I'm an visual artist freelancer over 7 years.

To be honest, I cannot say that make living by what is your hobby is good decision. It could easily became just work that needs to be done. Which is fine if you'll do it with passion. But especially in art it is huge difference between creativity for contract and creativity for expressing yourself. Those in second category are extremely lucky if able to make living.

Also you would probably not spend your free time by doing art.