When you want to get into something as broad and vague as art, you need to start somewhere. Either it be marking paper with pencil, studying about various concepts and theories, or simply stating that it’s what you want to do. However, a great place to start is by stating some goals that will drive your skill-building, actions, and general direction.br br For instance, I am not just an artist or even a digital illustrator. I am a cartoonist. The goals highlighted below are the reasons why I decided to go down this path in particular.