By Jill Stefani Wagner in Art Business Advice > Motivation Many years ago, I attended art school at the University of Michigan and like many idealistic young painters, I dreamed of becoming a full-time artist. I envisioned days painting major works and living a life full of color and creative possibilities. At some point, however, reality set in. I very much liked to eat, and it was obvious that I would not be able to support either myself or a future family … Continue reading My Secret Passion: Painting Pet Portraits