Welcome to Hive, some time last year @spirall also introduced me to the platform. And so far, my journey has been filled with much knowledge. I don't know what you were told, but my friend, if it's just about the reward it will be difficult, but if you allow yourself to learn and also grow an audience for yourself, you will smile. I'm also an artist also, specialised in photorealistic drawings with pen and pencils but hive made me understand that, it's not just about being a good artist, it's also about being a good writer. Back up your drawings with a very lovely write up and you will fly high here (I learn that on my own, but I wouldn't want you going through that stress), so I'd advise you to develop yourself. Try to engage with people here on hive, watch what people do, how they do it and learn from it. Always back up your drawings with the reference images if you actually worked with one. Explore the different communities here on hive and create different niches for yourself, I already know you came here with the mind of sharing your art with others, but don't limit yourself to just that niche, find others that will work for you also (I'm speaking from experience). Say no to plagiarism, your post should always be unique, you don't want to get into trouble here on hive, so many persons could not rise after the downfall. Well, I'm glad I'm still standing to give you this advice (another experience I'm grateful for, I have face the heat, you don't want to face it too bro). And lastly, be patient, that's what you need to do well on hive, just be patient and take it one post at a time. Welcome to hive.

Let me invite @merit.ahama, @lauramica, @tripode, @cescajove, @starstrings01 and @traciyork to welcome you to hive. These folks are amazing folks I have been learning from secretly here on hive, don't tell them I told you. 😂😂😂 Enjoy your stay here.