Hi. Thanks for the kind words. First of all, I’m very glad you went in to a business of helping animals. If I wasn’t doing art, that’s probably what I’d be doing. As far as the art, I’d say you’re on the right track doing a few drawings for yourself every day. If you want to get a job with it then you have to start posting those pieces. It’s so much easier now to break into the business than when I first stated. Back then you had to slug your portfolio around and show it face to face. Now the internet has made a wonderful portfolio that anyone can see in an instant. Tumblr isn’t really the place to show off art anymore but I would make an art page on FB, IG or even try that new Artfol app. Post all the time. And post a variety of things, very small amounts of fan art but lots of original characters, backgrounds, sequentials (tell a story), stationary objects, animals anything to show your versatility. Draw your friends. Draw your living space. Draw at work when you have a break. The cream always rises and art directors will find you. No funds needed outside of an internet connection. Good luck and keep me posted.