Plan B

Why is having a plan B important? Making a living as a cartoonist is difficult. There are very few that succeed. You can get a degree and get a good job and in your off time work on your strip. If you start to make decent income then you can look at limiting your hours at the office or quitting altogether. If art is your passion you can work toward a degree in advertising or graphic design. Get industry work and develop your passion in your spare time. But make sure you have a Plan B. You could be incredibly talented but just don't catch that big break. In the meantime you want to make sure you have solid income streaming your way.