Hm... well I think you did gain something from those 6 months anyway. More than the money was the mindset you now have and the experience that led you to your now-mindset. Plus, you have something to show us and talk about! :P So I say, it wasn't all that bad spending that much time on your first commission. You can now look back and say, Never again! As compared to wondering about it :) And, really, you did great :) I can't draw to save my life. Much less even think about learning to animate! (I like the storyboard concept btw. I should pick that up, really)