How to know if TechArt is for me?
TLDR: Highschool drop-out wants to turn life around, but is scared of everything.
Hello, I don’t really want to use my real name, so let’s call me Kade. I’m a 22yo M highschool dropout whose fiancée (22/NB) has recently been pressuring him to figure out what to do with the rest of his life.
I love that about them! They’re the reason I am currently studying to get my GED.
However never in my years of depression I have never been able to connect to a career and actually take the steps to try and pursue it. But recently I’ve been learning about Technical Art.
I love art, I always have and I’ve even had a little bit of interest in coding though I haven’t really dove into it.
I have been drawing for years, but mostly in 2D.
So here are my questions!
Where do I start with learning code?
There are so many different programs.
(Houdini scares me, I am thinking about starting with Unreal Engine. Please let me know if that’s a good choice or if there’s something better recommended for beginners.)What kind of computer/laptop should I look into getting? Incase this ends up being something I fall out of I don’t want to spend a ton of money at the start
(I also don’t make that much.)I was thinking about practicing some code on computers at the library until I have enough money for my own. Is there any good websites to check out?
I am also watching YouTube videos and plan on reading a bunch on this subreddit and other places, let me know if you recommend any channels!
I really want this to be a career possibility for me.
My father coded for a living and everyone tells me he was a mathematical smartass when he was alive, so connecting to him in that way would also mean a lot to me. I have spent a lot of my life hiding and thinking there’s no point in trying.
But I want to try this, I want to make something of my life. So please, if you have any thoughts or advise I would be absolutely grateful for it.
Thank you for your time :)