But then I realized there's not a lot of money in art (for me) so I started studying design (especially since I have background in web-development so that helps

But then I realized there's not a lot of money in art (for me) so I started studying design (especially since I have background in web-development so that helps). Most artists aren't professional artist. The people that consider themselves professional artists are a sliver of a percentage. All the artists I know have day jobs, be it bartender, office manager, public administration. So bang out the C code, clock out at quitting time and enjoy your life. Contrary to what you may read on YC, no one is ever an overnight success.