@steemboat-steve! I like the name, reminds me of the first Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willy! :)
And thanks for the kind words, man. Yeah, it can be frustrating but yeah. I knew it was for me for a long time and I've got a head like lead so, gamma rays couldn't kick me out of my decision to learn it, so I stuck to it. Hehe... Also wanted to send the message that it's not all about 'Oh he's so talented.' Phew.
You definitely have your own style. That's what draws me in to work. I won't compare your influences and style. But it reminds me slightly of this guy:
http://www.davidoreilly.com
In so far as you just do what you want.
I'll check out more of your stuff