If I had a dollar for every time I've done that, I could buy a country. No joke.
Oh hell yeah they do! (Though, seeing as how someone had to pour some serious time and effort into those, they're worth their prices). That's really cool of you and I'm sure the creators really appreciate the shout out too. Sounds to me like it's good all around.
What a roller-coaster, sound's like a fun ride to me and I say go for it! I wanted to be an author or an artist, so I majored in English and became an editor instead. I couldn't really afford another stint in college so, I jumped into my career field and do all the other stuff I love on the side. Granted, I very much love my job, I just love making art as well.
Nothing worth doing is every easy. I love looking at creations that come out of Maya, some artists can render the most incredible work! I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish I could do so as well, but I'm happy seeing the beautiful things others make. Cartoonish assets I think can turn out as some of the best I've seen. There's just something beautiful about simple designs.
Haha yeah my Wacom is my baby. I don't think I'd do so well on an iPad so, for those who can, honestly kudos that sounds like it'd take a level of skill I don't posses. XD As such, hahaha I do run around with my sketch book in hand. I've had a sketch book in my bag or on my person every day of my life since I started Kindergarten lol. I feel strange if I'm out of the house without one.
HAHahahahah! Well that's responsible, and Khloe...welllllll she's not always responsible. Lol.