Hi Siqi! I too am a very busy "real job with family" person who is struggling to find time to do art projects. At this point I'd probably say that I am an amateur illustrator who does project management for money. Currently I spend 30 min. to an hour on my lunch break doing art, at least 3-4 times per week. That may not seem like much but I am not an evening person and I have struggled immensely to do any personal projects after work, and the early morning is taken up with exercise and meditation. I could try to get up even earlier, but that would mean that I don't spend time with my partner in the evenings. I make up for it by trying to get the most out of every time I do art. I plan out at the start of the week what projects I want to be doing (is it a master study, is it a still life? At least 2 days developing one of my illustration projects, etc.). I also find that I need to take a real break from studying and projects every 4-6 weeks, otherwise I risk burning out from all the stress I place on myself. In short, I hear you on the struggles of developing your craft with limited amounts of time. I feel that it's worth it though, we're all in it together :)

Oh man, I am loving the loose, painterly brush strokes on these pieces! The brushwork, values, anatomy, and composition are all top notch. Particularly, I like how loose all the areas that are not in the focal points are super loose and suggestive. My favorites are the bearded man and the statue head. Keep up the good work!