New to this board...
I have recently started doing commissioned graphite portraits for people on the side. (I work full time and have two children) So far, I get customers through word of mouth. I am interested in a forum where I can share my work, and get pointers. I am not trying to be famous, I just want to improve my craft.
Here here Kim, I am in the same exact position. I am doing the same thing. As side work and am just starting. It's a wonderful thing to get paid to do something you enjoy. Looking forward to seeing some of your work. I hopefully will be posting here soon, also. Good Luck!