Oh boy, I agree--this is a good one, Schin.
--Absolutely right about paper snobbery! Even the paper for posit notes is offensive.
--Piles and piles of practice sheets are piled here < and there> . Oh, and there>>, too. Not supposed to throw anything away, right? Gotta track that progress!
--Bottles of ink, some in their original containers are all over the desk, along with a jar for collecting spent nibs.
--Containers of markers, brushes, pliers, and rulers are multiplying. And crowding the desk.
--Artists tape is becoming a really good friend for holding paper down and hanging beauties that come in the mail all over the art that was there previously.
--Bathroom reading material is now Paper and Ink Arts and John Neal Books catalogues.
--Half of your clothes have permanent ink stains.
--Manicures, pedicures and haircuts get pushed off because 1) you're not going anywhere, anyway, 2) Except for the pedicures, you'll just get ink all over your cuticles and in my case, my hair (but only on the left side)
--A duster is nearby to remove stray cat hairs.
--You drive back around the block to see signage that looks interesting, or potentially great, only to realize it's pretty bad. And if you're walking, you look psychotic as you trace the pattern of a sign font in the air with the same likely disappointment as when you're driving.
--You're always on the lookout for deals on stationery.
--They know you by your first name at the art supply store.
--There's always something new to learn.