The number one goal for every person I do career counseling with is to leave their job and pursue their art career full-time. However, the biggest concern is how to do it and most importantly, when. I tell every artist who's serious about leaving their 9-5 the same thing - have an established business, a well-thought-out plan and don't be capricious or you'll be looking for another day job in a few months time. Don't be mad at me for saying it. It's a statistic by Bloomberg and Forbes 8 out of 10 businesses fail in the first 18 months. Read more at https://fineartviews.com/blog/140513/10-tips-for-transitioning-from-your-job-to-being-a-full-time-artist