Deckard112,

28 is the perfect age to set out on a new career. More important though is to reflect upon the strength of your desire (or "itch") to become a 3D-artist.

I believe success boils down to a couple of things: First, believe in yourself because you have an incentive to do so, no one else really does (other than maybe your family). Second, identify and develop your own objective standards and then measure your accomplishments against those standards; when you identify an area to improve upon, challenge yourself and do so. (btw, someone else's accomplishments don't make very good objective standards)

We've all walked different paths, and most of us end up changing paths many times in life. Work hard to become as good as you can at whatever you do, and when it comes time to change, those earlier skills and experiences will likely help with the next path.

Go for it & good luck!!

--Larry