I thought I should maybe try reposting this in paragraphs so it's a little easier to read.

..if you have a moment, i am asking a favour of everyone here. As some of you may know, I have recently decided to try and follow what I believe to be my more true calling than zoology, which is art. I've always had a paintbrush in my hand since before I could write my letters, I just overlooked it for many reasons too numerous to mention until the last 2 years of my life.

Now I need a favour....I have been without outside opinion for most of my life..never really like to show my work to anyone other than relatives and close friends (and sometimes teachers). Because of the direction I want to take now, and how hard it is to break into this very competitive world, I desperately need some unbiased feedback from a more impersonal source (can't really trust your mom to tell you if you suck at something lol)....Remember, if it turns out not to be to your liking, please leave some constructive criticism. That most often than not can be more valuable than praise. I really hope to get some honest feedback from some of you, it would mean so much.

I have posted some photos on my profile...it's a small sampling of my work, but it's all I have in photo form on my computer right now. My most recent completed painting is on there though, as well as a couple illustrations, so you should be able to get a pretty good idea of what I do. Thanks all for your consideration....and remember you don't owe me anything, and that is specifically why i am asking you as a group :)