Friends seeing post up my old stuff (and possibly some new future works) ask why NG?

I said why not? I prefer the system here when it came to protecting my art which back in my day anyone can just grab, modify and claim it theirs. During my early graphic design days I got burned by the comics industry, especially the now defunct Dreamwave Studios. After that fiasco I found it frustrating and didn't know any better. Sadly it took that situation to make me a tad jaded in regards to the industry. I began feeling dejected and discouraged and stopped conceptualizing for people's projects or even requests.

As the years rolled by I began playing mentor to the younger artists that frequented some art and game forums once the anime craze took full swing here in North America, I began wondering how come I can encourage new up and comers when I couldn't even bring myself to do the same for my own demoralized and cynical self. So even though my family has been discouraging me to pursue my artistic side again, I got my friends to get me back up and drawing again be it just a a simple tattoo to more detailed pieces.

To be perfectly honest, it feels like I've finally found my home for my art and for my confidence.