Flash is everywhere on the web right now. Homestar Runner, Newgrounds, corporate websites with fancy intros. Is Flash animation a viable skill to learn? I have some art background and I'm decent at drawing.

Would learning Flash open up job opportunities or is it just for fun?

Flash development is a legitimate career right now. Companies pay well for Flash work. But focus on ActionScript programming, not just animation — the interactive stuff is where the money is.

For creative expression Flash is incredible. The timeline-based animation is intuitive if you think like an animator. Start with character animation and build from there.

Newgrounds is proof that Flash can be a creative medium all its own. Some of the best content on the internet right now is Flash animated.