Extended Practice: rationale update

• I want to work on my painting, because I would like to improve the quality of my images (this means I will be able to market them)
• I want to work on my animation skills/ gif making skills, because I can see digital interfaces and animation becoming a bigger part of editorial (and other areas of) illustration, and this will give me an advantage in my portfolio as technology progresses. It's also fun.
• I want to understand self publishing because it's something I can see as part of my personal practice, and this will help me do it the right way, but potentially (without being incredibly commercial about it) monetise my less commercial work.
• I want to develop my visual language because I am always keen to keep evolving, and defer away from trends and derivative imagery. 
• I want to figure out digital media in a way that suits me because I am yet to find it, and this will help me work in a way that might be more convenient when convenience is needed.

• I need to work on my editorial skills because it's a big part of what I envision myself doing, and I lack the quick problem solving and turnover of this.
• I need to work on my book cover/ layout skills because working with wording and lettering is something I have struggled with, but will potentially be very necessary.
• I need to figure out InDesign because the technical things do come up, and are an added bonus as a working creative to offer to people.
• I need to understand the contexts of my work and get them there, because I'm still a little bit clueless after three years. 
• I need to get a great portfolio together, so I can show it to the right people! (And find the right people)