What kind of artist are you?

Personally it varies daily for me, but I realize that there are folks that specialize in one or a few types of art, and that is what they focus on. For me that has never worked. I tried it years ago when I followed some poor advice, and it really burned me out fast. I love doing concept art and design but I never wanted to just do that. I've always stated that I'm a painter and I hold to it. Some days I just want to get my Bob Ross afro out and hit a canvas hard, other days I want to design a cool sci-fi environment or a mecha, other days still I'm doodling with a pencil. I have tons of respect for a very well known illustrator, etc from MI named Matt Busch. He always stated as advice he'd give to anyone who is coming up or trying to get into this business that you shouldn't limit yourself. Why do one thing? Do everything. Life's too short not to try. I have so many things I'm passionate about that I find myself doing a number of projects in different mediums at any given time. Laser focus might work for some artists, but it never has for me. I also think that when you step away from one project and work on another for awhile, especially in a different medium, that when you come back you have fresh eyes and a reinvigorated approach. I find that since I started doing this that my work on all fronts has really improved and become much more dynamic, rather than forced. Admittedly I have produced a number of forced paintings and illustrations in the past. I'm sure I crank out one or two here and there even now. Working in the way I describe though has really helped me, and I think that anyone who might be in a rut, or feels like they are running into walls while working really hard might want to give it a try. Best Wishes and Luck in your creation! D