I work a FT job, but it kinda goes hand in hand. The FT gig allows me the extra money to do things like get my books printed, make prints and stickers; it also allows me to book tables at cons...the comic and con merch sales allow me to make money and use for A) paying bills/food, B) restock comics I may run low on, and C) get other fun stuff like more fonts & art supplies.
I have not arrived at commissions yet. I want to get out there and do it, but I see SO MANY artists out there that have some nice stuff- and I wonder why would anyone want my commission work?
Trying to start building my site; I wanna be able to sell my books and other merch through the site, so it can at least alleviate the anxieties/pressures of having to sell at cons all the time.