I’ve been painting since I was eight years old. So when I was 14 I was told that I was  doing very good but I was told that I could not get any  good reference  because it was given to others instead in school.  
The second time I was told that I could get it if I would have chosen to continuing with art to another level so I gave up. 
I realized my limit that I was not good enough, but it’s my hobby.
Otherwise I am interested  to restore damaged photos.
I don’t like to compete with others so
I’m serious about my quality-oriented work.  So I can always try to do better. I am working with all details by hand . That’s  why it takes little longer time just because restoration of old photos is about quality and not being fast.    I’ve got 10 years experience of graphic design/art without any education.  
Editing photos 2 years.  
Thank you.