Been fucking around on GIMP for a solid month. Turns out I'm

Whilst an autism journey sounds like a good time, graphic design can lead to a career. You need to be diverse, willing to work with clients that think they know what they want; but don't, & etc...

A thorough understanding of advertising, marketing, software, design and time management skills are a must.

I wouldn't go to school unless you can afford it. And by afford it I mean no fucking loans, or the least amount possible.

Graphic design has a wide range of possible jobs and careers. It will help if you know what you want. Good luck in that department.

Currently I am working for a regional publishing company, doing print ads. The work can be quite frustrating but for the most part I enjoy what I do.

Freelance is always an attractive option. You will need to be able to advertise yourself very well to succeed though.

>>300047
Depends on what you are creating when you say you've been "fucking around on gimp". You have to make sure you have a wide array of knowledge of the theory and practice of graphic design, and not just churn out "cool" looking pictures, because that's not graphic design.

If you're making stuff like your pic then I suppose you could find a market that wants to buy these images and advertise yourself rigorously to it, but you will be working for a very limited amount of people, producing very limited types of work.

>>300047
Small sites like fiverr are good for independent freelance goofing around work

>>300047
Little bit of both. If you already know the craft, great. You need to balance the business and finance bit though

>>300070
is fiverr an actual good site?
I entered their Graphics & Design page and only saw shit tier stuff.
I'd like to make a quick buck but the site seems pretty sketchy at least to me