Today im a pro illustrator, but i never took art at school. I drew through my childhood but i wanted to take my own path, when i got to colledge and uni and did art courses they always tried to break you and twist you into something they wanted, and i managed to resist. The reason to do art MOST be for your own enjoyment. and because of that you have to remember it doesnt matter what ANYONE thinks of your art, as long as you like it