That "trying new places over just going to my regular spot" thing is a whole mood. I see it everywhere now, like how nobody just watches one show anymore, they're always sampling the next one. Or how people would rather scroll through ten new food videos than actually cook the same meal twice. It feels like we're all training ourselves to be professional samplers instead of just settling in.

Ever notice how the weird stuff you do without thinking becomes your whole style? I used to draw tiny gears on everything, just a nervous habit. Now people ask for them. @jesseb20 is right about finding a niche, but for me it was less about finding it and more about it finding me while I was just messing around. Cleaning out old work is the best proof you have a real thing going, even if you didn't plan it.

Markpalmer is right about the messy bits. Those half-finished lines show the artist thinking, not just performing. A polished piece can hide the struggle, but a sketch lays it all bare. We treat them like secrets because they feel too close to our own raw thoughts. Sharing them is a real act of trust.