My name is Sasha. I like the color blue. I moved close to the ocean.   I paint mostly ocean scenes. I go hiking on the beach. I like my mom's cooking. I like Game of Thrones. I used to watch a lot of Bob Ross as a child. I am an artist. I enjoy abstract art. I am doing an exhibition at a library showing some of new abstract pieces. Local news will cover my new exhibition and the opening of the exhibit is this Saturday 6pm.
My name is Jane. I am an accountant.  I started a new job 3 months ago. I like the color blue.  I go hiking. I like the beach. My favorite artist is Bob Ross. I do not watch Game of Thrones anymore. I occasionally paint. My favorite type of art is impressionism.
I've just watched some Bob Ross and painted along, I think it's some of my best work. You are both so inspirational. Have you framed it to display on the wall of your house? I have framed it - it looks great up on the wall. What kind of art do you paint? I started learning painting in France, so I often paint European scenery using a thin brush. I particularly love to include water views (be it oceans, lakes, rivers or canals). How do you improve your skills on painting? I love painting the ocean. I improve my skills on painting by sitting near my inspiration. I practice and practice until I can't anymore. Repetition for me is key. The more I do it, the better I do. How do you improve? What do you suggest I do to improve?  I only paint as a pastime, so I haven't been too serious about improving my skills but it could be a good idea to improve my skills as professional paintings can be turned into cash. I feel you are already doing everything to achieve success. My work as a CPA already takes too much time to concentrate on other hobbies.   That makes a lot of sense. Do you like working as a CPA? I usually do; however, during "tax season" which is around this time, I often suffer from burnouts as I get more clients and work than I can handle to meet their April 15 tax reporting deadline. Is being an artist your full-time job? Ah I see! Yes, I had to use an accountant for my tax filing. They were great. Maybe next year we can connect and you can help me out with it. Yes, working as an artist is my full time job. I absolutely love every second of it and love improving my craft. Would be honored to help you. I suggest gathering your sources of income early as reporting 1099's and optimizing your deductions can take some time as you probably have various self-employment income from being an artist.   Yes you are very correct. I will start thinking ahead next time tax season comes around. Thank you for the advice!  Cool! Keep good notes of deductible expenses this year. 