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I think that most people on this forum would agree that to them, making portraits is not a hobby, or something that they feel obligated to make time for, but rather it is a deep rooted need.
Although it is not my main job, I make time for it because if I don't, I am miserable. I had a 7-year stretch a while back where I was working from 7PM to 7AM and slept while the kids were in school. I didn't make time to make any art at all mistakenly thinking I couldn't do both. Those were the worst 7 years of my life (which possibly begs the chicken and the egg question?). I think I read a post from you Michele that you had an unhappy 7-year absence from your art yourself.
It's easy not to set up a disciplined schedule for working when your studio is part of your home and it is also easy to fall into the procrastination trap thinking that you have plenty of time left and will just do "such and such" first. Before you know it, time's up for the day. If at all possible, I would suggest renting out some studio space or cheap loft somewhere apart from your main home. That way, you can drop off your kids and go to "work" without any other distractions or interruptions until your "shift" is up for the day. If you want, you'll have the freedom to plan one day per week as an errand day to schedule appointments, etc., that are only open during business hours. You are indeed lucky to be able to stay home and take care of things there while working on building a career as a portrait artist. Make the most of it and good luck!
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